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    Removing Shift Linkage

    I forgot to ask about the shift linkage on the 1989 Johnson 90 VRO.<br />This is very tight to get to underneath the carbs.<br />Would it be easier to remove the lower cowling?<br />How does this come off? Will the shift rod go back in without a lot of trouble?
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    1989 Johnson 90 VRO Water Pump

    OK, I have been fretting about replacing the water pump for monts now and want to do this task myself. I have a factory OMC manual for my motor but still want to make sure I don't mess up.<br />I bought a brand new OMC impeller and it came with an o-ring. Does this o-ring go in the pump, or on...
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    Johnson Impeller Kit Part #

    I am planning on replacing the impeller in my 1989 Johnson 90 VRO. I have the OMC manual but don't have the part number for the kit. Trying to save money and do it myself. Also, would it be best to buy OEM replacement or is there a reliable aftermarket replacement?<br />Thanks
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    Water Pump 89 Johnson 90hp

    I was wanting to do some preventitive maintenance before the weather warms up and thought I would replace the impeller since I do not know how long it has been since it has been changed. I do not have a problem yet but don't want to get stranded.<br />Anyone know how to do this? Where could I...
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    Johnson 90 Fuel

    My boat was running good the last time I was out.<br />I have been mixing my fuel 50:1 as I am suppose to and have had no problems. Went to run it the other day and it is smoking and fouls the plugs. It will run but won't idle. May have screwed up the gas mixture somehow. Can I take the hose off...
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    89 Johnson 90 VRO Spark Plugs

    Does anyone know what type of spark plug my motor should use?<br />Was running well but I think the plugs are fouled now and I was going to replace them with the type that was in the motor now. I replaced them last summer with a Champion L77JC4.<br />Looked in the book and I see a 5931 or an...
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    Tilt/Trim Problem

    Can anyone tell me what the ohm value of the trim potentiometer should be? Not sure whether it is my guage or the pot. From my initial checks, it looks like both. Any help would be apreciated.
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    89 Johnson VRO 90 Throttle Tight

    The throttle lever on my pontoon boat seems tight. It works fine but it is not smooth. Should it be?
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    Tandem Axle Trailer

    The rear axle on my pontoon boat trailer has a slight bow in it and it causes the wheels to tilt outward and wear the tires. The front axle is fine. Thought about putting a jack underneath in the middle and seeing if I can reverse the bow and straighten the tires up. The axles are round and...
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    Tandem Axle Trailer

    The rear axle on my pontoon boat trailer has a slight bow in it and it causes the wheels to tilt outward and wear the tires. The front axle is fine. Thought about putting a jack underneath in the middle and seeing if I can reverse the bow and straighten the tires up. The axles are round and...
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    Tilt Guage

    Tilt guage quit working for some reason. The tilt switch operates the motor but the guage does not move. Use to work. How does this work? What should I look for.
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    Pontoon Wiring

    Rewired all the lighting on my pontoon boat this winter and everything works and it look so much better. I hooked the motor starter wiring to a separate battery so it would be on it;s own and all the accessories would have their own battery.<br />I started the boat and had no instrumentation. no...
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    Pontoon Wiring

    Rewired all the lighting on my pontoon boat this winter and everything works and it look so much better. I hooked the motor starter wiring to a separate battery so it would be on it;s own and all the accessories would have their own battery.<br />I started the boat and had no instrumentation. no...
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    Johnson VRO 90 Starter

    Got the boat out last week from setting up for the winter. Noticed that sometimes when I go to start the motor it hesitates like the battery is weak. It turns over a couple times then stops and starts back turning again.<br />Put a brand new marine battery in it and it seemed to do the same...
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    Pontoon Boat Wiring Help!

    I am looking for adrawing or schematic that shows the electrical wiring of a typical pontoon boat. I have a 1989 Stratos built by Sea Nymph/Sunchaser. The boat runs fine but the wiring in the console is a mess. Would like to clean it up and rewire the switch panel. Can anyone help?
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    Pontoon Top replacement

    I have a 15 year old pontoon boat with a 4 bow top. It is not a Bimini top. The top comes down and snaps to the sides at the rear of the boat. It is very rare that I even see this type of top on a pontoon boat. It is the original top and I think it loos better than the typical Bimini top.<br...
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    Dull Pontoons

    Does anyone know of the best way to make pontoons look new without a lot of rubbing?
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