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    76-77 Trim Motor...

    Does anyone know the difference between the 76 and 77 trim motors?? I need one for my 76, cant find it locally, found a 3 wire one on here , but says for 77, i cant think of why it wont work on a 76, same 3 wire set up no?? I dont want to fork out the 500 bucks for the 2 wire conversion if i...
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    20 amp starter fuse

    What would cause the 20 amp starter fuse to blow every now and then, a leaky cowl perhaps? I was working on the coils and changing the boots on the plugs, could this have done it. Also, my motor seems to like to start with the choke at the motor turned to "off", even when cold, the previous...
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    Operating Temp on a Bigger Motor...

    Hey Guys, The previous owner of my Johnson told me he was overheating a ``bit``, lol, I think he was understating the problem. I changed the impeller today, and noticed that the rubber grommet on top of the impeller housing where the water tube slides in was shoved in the hole of the impeller...
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    Pleasure Craft License...

    He all, Im going to register my boat for a pleasure craft license but the previous owner didnt have it registered so i have to get a notary, lawyer, to sign a declaration for me. I need to know my registered tonnage, anyway to get that without actually weighing it? And is the License number...
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    Ram pin from trim motor

    Is there a trick other than just a hammer and punch to get the ram free from the trim motor. The sliding pin is my last obstacle and ive been hammering on it for half an hour and is sliding nanometers at a time, lol. Lubricant doesnt seem to help any either. I believe i heard heat would help...
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    other identifier other than id tag....

    Hey all, The tag that is usually on the bottom end of my motor was taken off during painting and never put back on, is there any other way to get an id off it, all i can seem to find are individual part numbers, ty all
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    Trim motor removal...

    Using all your help, i determined my trim motor is no good and so must remove it. My question is, i removed the 3 bolts from either side and disconnected the wiring from the top, but it still wont pull out, it looks like the transom mount for my outboard needs to be pulled apart to get the trim...
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    Year of boat....

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    towing ability...

    Hey all., I have a 1993 Ford Ranger V6 and was wondering if it could tow my boat if i put a ball in the hole on the bumper or if id need some type of special hitch. Ty for all your help in advance, i appreciate it.
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    Fuel Gauge

    I was wondering if anyone knew why my fuel gauge would dart in the wrong direction when powered up. it normally rests on the E position when the power is turned off, but when i turn my boat on, it jumps to the left past E. The polarity wiring looks ok, could this just be a faulty sensor in the...
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    Trim Wiring....

    Happy long weekend guys.... You've all helped me get my motor running strong now i just have a couple of wiring questions for you, I wish i didnt have to bother anyone but my manual is not yet here and believe me i search the posts for hours but cannot seem to find my answer. I have a 1978...
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    Trim/Tilt Wiring.....

    Hey Guys, I went to test the trim on my new boat and found that the wires had been cut 3 feet from the controls. The engine is a 1976 Johnson 200hp V6 Seahorse and the boat is a 1978 Chaparral Bowrider. Where do i run these wires to once they leave the throttle control box? I believe there...
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    Compression Test

    Sorry all if this has already been gone over but i cant find it in a previous thread. What is the best way to kill the motor while performing a compression test? Kill the fuel or spark? I have a 1976 Johnson Seahorse V6 200hp. Also is there a safe way to decarb with seafoam in my driveway or...
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    No Power at Battery....

    Hey all, I have a 1976 Johnson v6 2 stroke. The battery came out of the boat when i received it, but when hooking it up noticed no spark or zap when connecting the positive terminal like you usually get. Then when you turn the key over there is nothing, any ideas??? Thank you.
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    Newbie Boater with 200hp Johnson

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    New Chaparral Boater......

    Hello All, I am a first time boat buyer and i recently bought (yesterday) a 1981 19'Chaparral Bowrider with a 200hp Johnson V6 2 stroke Seahorse on it. I was wondering if anyone had any covers or tops for sale for it since mine is in pretty rough shape, or any other parts for that matter. I...
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