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    Steering Cable Clamp Issue-- Need some advice

    Had my steering cable freeze up and was trying to loosen it and torqued the steering wheel too much and something popped under the center console. Turned out to be a clamp/braket that connects the cable to the rack (rack and pinion steering). I think the steering system is original (86 Sea...
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    Fuel Selection for 82 150HP Johnson

    Finally got the power issue figured out with my motor(Mod #J150TLCNM and S/N J5699966). Turned out to be a couple of pieces of foam rubber (probably from the cowling insulation and I don't know how that ended up in the fuel line and got past the filter screens on the the motor)) stuck in the...
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    T-Top Plans

    Thinking about fabricating a t-top for my 19 foot cc. Anyone know of any place I could find plans to build one? I could try to duplicate one from a pic but thought it would be easier if I could find dimensions somewhere. Thanks in advance
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    Seachoice Outriggers

    The following question was with regard to outriggers and not downriggers. Sorry. <br />Anyone familiar with the Seachoice downrigger package for mounting in gunwales. They are listed for sale on the Iboats site but obviously I am suspicious because the price is <$150 compared to $1000's for...
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    Seachoice Dowriggers

    Anyone familiar with the Seachoice downrigger package for mounting in gunwales. They are listed for sale on the Iboats site but obviously I am suspicious because the price is <$150 compared to $1000's for other types like Taco. However, it looks like they come with all the rigging, telescoping...
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    82 150HP V6 Johnson Speedometer Connect

    I now have 3 ways to determine speed on the boat-- wheel paddle for water speed on Lowrance, GPS for ground speed on Lowrance and Vac line from dash speedometer. I bought a pilot tube and connected it to the vac line and am about 10MPH under the other 2 devices. Am curious about trying to get...
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    82 150HP V6 Johnson Speedometer Connect

    I now have 3 ways to determine speed on the boat-- wheel paddle for water speed on Lowrance, GPS for ground speed on Lowrance and Vac line from dash speedometer. I bought a pilot tube and connected it to the vac line and am about 10MPH under the other 2 devices. Am curious about trying to get...
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    82 150HP V6 Johnson Speedometer Connect

    I now have 3 ways to determine speed on the boat-- wheel paddle for water speed on Lowrance, GPS for ground speed on Lowrance and Vac line from dash speedometer. I bought a pilot tube and connected it to the vac line and am about 10MPH under the other 2 devices. Am curious about trying to get...
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    Help With Auto Choke

    Have a 82 150 HP Johnson (Model J150TLC Serial # J5699966) and am having trouble getting the electric choke working. I have done the following diagnostics:<br /><br />Traced wires from choke switch which is transferring 12V OK. Have a purple wire and brown wire that feeds into harness. Brown...
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    Prop Analysis

    Purchased 1982 150HP Johnson (Model J150TLC) which came off of a deck (pontoon-type)boat and installed on a 19-foot V Hull Al Center Console (1986 Sea Nymph CC-191) (V-hull approx 1800 lbs.) which I restored. Motor started fine and ran OK with muffs in driveway. Idled at 2500 rpm and could...
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    82 150 Johnson V6-- No Power

    Just finished testing out the subject motor on my 19 foot Sea Nymph and found that I couldn't get more than 10mph out of it. I started it with muffs in the drive and it seemed to run OK and then with a load, it bogged down. It seems that the auto choke may not work since I have to start using...
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    Deck Fill Fuel Ground

    Recently installed the following deck fuel<br /><br /> http://www.iboats.com/mall/index.cgi?prod_id=39355&current_category=hardware%3Edeck%3Edeck%20fill&**********=261394073&*******=324483605 <br /><br />which has a grounding screw on it. Thought I saw some discussion about not grounding deck...
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    Deck Fill Fuel Ground

    Recently installed the following deck fuel<br /><br /> http://www.iboats.com/mall/index.cgi?prod_id=39355&current_category=hardware%3Edeck%3Edeck%20fill&**********=261394073&*******=324483605 <br /><br />which has a grounding screw on it. Thought I saw some discussion about not grounding deck...
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    Fuel Tank Vent Whistle

    Posted this on the Boat Restoration forum but also thought I'd try it here too.<br /><br />I friend was telling me about a whistling device his dad used to have on his fuel vent line so that he could listen to make sure he didn't overfill his tank. I am in the process of re-doing a fuel system...
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    Fuel Tank Vent whistle

    I friend was telling me about a whistling device his dad used to have on his fuel vent line so that he could listen to make sure he didn't overfill his tank. I am in the process of re-doing a fuel system on a boat I am restoring and would like to install a similar low cost warning system. I...
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    82 Johnson 150HP

    Purchased the subject engine and am wiring my boat with a variety of electronics and was curious if anyone may know the output rating for the alternator on this motor?<br /><br />Thanks in advance for any help.
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    VHF Antenna Questions

    I have an old VHF antenna that came off a boat I am restoring and would like to use it for a new ICOM VHF radio I am purchasing. Is there a way to test the functionality of the antenna? Any impedence tests I can do? The fiberglass surface is weathered and I was going to put a coat of epoxy...
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    Wiring Questions

    Am wiring a 1986 19 foot Sea Nymph CC that I am restoring and starting from scratch. Will try to salvage old gages, fuse block etc but thinking about using a Perko 8501 DP switch and wiring (+) a starter battery from stern to switch along with another starting battery from bow (+) in parallel...
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    Spray Can Foam for Flotation?

    Anyone have any advice about using off-the-shelf expanding foam for flotation in a boat restoration. I had to cut out some old flotation to get into a bilge line and would like to re-fill the compartment. Since it isn't that big, I didn't want to invest in a batch of the 2 part closed cell and...
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    Johnson Motor ID

    Just purchased a used Johnson OB with Model # J130TLCNM and Serial #J5699966. The cowling says 150HP and the ID plate also says 150 but the model number crosses to 130HP. Which is right?? Any other information about the engine would be helpful and appreciated. Thanks in advance for any help.
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