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    bypass tilt trim?

    I have a johnson 2001 50 hp. Power tilt is shot due to sinking. Shop wants $1300 to fix it. Is there a way to bypass the hydraulics and just manually tilt the motor??
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    replacing fuel pump

    Currently replacing the fuel fuel/VRO pump on my Johnson 50 hp, 2000 model # j50plssm. Trying to switch fuel pump to a non-VRO type. VRO has previously been disconnected and I have been premixing. I have a manual, which is not much help concerning switching pumps. Is it as simple as removing the...
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    Johnson with bad fuel line?

    Not sure if this is the right forum...Johnson 50 with external portable fuel tanks, lines are about 4-5 years old, intermittent problem with motor surging and or stalling (like its not getting fuel)unless you pump the fuel bulb. Any chance the fuel line off the tank is bad? Have switched...
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    changing fuel pump from VRO

    Motor is a Johnson 50 (J50PLSSM) year 2000. Orginally had VRO, which was disconnected. This summer we have had a several occasions where the motor "surges" and/or stalls, just as if the fuel tanks are almost empty. I was able to keep the motor from stalling by manually pumping the bulb on the...
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    more fuel pump questions...

    Motor is johnson 50 2000 (j50plssm) I need to replace the fuel pump. Motor originally had VRO, which has been disconnected. I'm looking for the replacent pump, and all I seem to find are pumps for VRO. Since I now pre-mix, do I nned to spend $300 on a VRO/fuel pump?? Is their another option...
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    changing the fuel pump

    motor is a 2000 50 hp Johnson. Needs new fuel pump, my marine engine guy is too busy to get to it this week. I don't have a manual, but changed fuel pump on my old motor ('75 50 hp) Is it fairly simple?
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    auto tilt question

    2000 johnson 50 hp, has auto tilt. I'm used to an older engine youy manually lift. My concern is the fact that I boat in one of the rockiest areas on the east coast, and while I know all the reef, there is always the possibility of hitting a rock at low tide. With the manual lift (assuming the...
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    Bad fuel pump?

    Motor is a 2000 50 hp johnson. Has been running great, but then suddenly began to sputter and lose power when accelerating. Felt and sounded just like it does when the fuel tank runs out. Tried switching tanks, changed the external inline fuel filter, sprayed carbs/cylinders with sea foam. Found...
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    How do I get to the backside of hull??

    Boat is a 1975 starcraft, 15' open bow. near the waterline on the bow is a "D" ring that the painter attaches to. The "D" ring is now loose, I'm assuming there are nuts attached to the threaded ends inside the hull. I can not access the threaded ends through the seat hatches. I'm assuming I...
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    stalls at idle...

    2000 Johnson 50 2 cyl., purchased used. Last owner had carbs rebuilt and motor winterized. My mechanic mounted motor, did link & sync and set idle (out of water on muffs) I found the motor would stall while docking in gear at low RPMs. I adjusted idle screw a few turns. Now motor in neutral runs...
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    idle adjustment

    Year 2000 50 hp Johnson, 2 cyl., just had the motor put on my boat. Mechanic did link/sync with boat out of water on the muffs. Now with boat in water, idle in neutral and just in gear seems too low and boat stalls (don't have tach on yet) Runs great otherwise Is it possible to adjust the idle...
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    prop for Johnson 2000

    Motor is Johnson 2000 50 hp. Currently has 12 1/2 x 13 prop, but sounds like RPMs are too high. After I install tach, is it as easy as running at WOT and seeing what my RPMs are?. My manual does not list the prop sizes i can use (like my 1975 manual did) Any one what my options are?
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    power tilt

    "new" motor (to me ) johnson 50 hp, year 2000. Motor has power tilt, I'm used to manual tilt and have always left the motor unlocked so that if i strike something ( lots of reefs near me) the motor pops up. Makes a loud noise, but better than the sound of transom cracking...question is, what...
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    basic vro question...

    Recently purchased 2000 50 hp johnson (J50PLSSM)need VRO tank/sensor. Looking to buy used from a guy who has one off of a 2000 200hp, says electrical connectors are the same on both motors. Anyone know if this is so? The electrical connector on the VRO for sale is rectangular with two small...
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    johnson w/ VRO

    Year 2000 johnson 50 (J50PLSSM)with VRO that is a new motor to me. I'm used to mixing 50:1 by hand. Are there benefits to staying with the VRO in terms of motor life span,or is it just a convenience thing. If I stay with mixing my own, how do I modify the motor to disable the VRO function.<br...
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    buying a "new" johnson...

    OK, I know it's short notice...I'm about to look at a 2000 Johnson 50 hp in about one hour. I'm looking for any hints from other with more experience as to what I should look for/at in this motor. I plan on doing a compression check, and looking at the lower unit oil.<br />Thanks!
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    prop question

    Motor is 1975 johnson 50, (50esl75)currently has 12 1/4 x 15 prop. My manual, which is with the boat out of state, gives other prop sizes you can use. Does anyone know what they are,and how the different sizes/pitch will affect operation?<br /><br />Thanks!!
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    prop question

    Motor is 1975 johnson 50, (50esl75)currently has 12 1/4 x 15 prop. My manual, which is with the boat out of state, gives other prop sizes you can use. Does anyone know what they are,and how the different sizes/pitch will affect operation?<br /><br />Thanks!!
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    zincs on old motor

    I have a 1975 johnson 50 in salt water, and need to put on some zincs. I have searched through the forums for solutions but have not found one that does not involve drilling through the motor housing. Anyone know of a spot on the motor I can attach one without drilling. Also, does the zinc...
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    choke solenoid

    1975 johnson 50, choke solenoid stopped working. I took it off, and it will actuate if applied to 12v power. How do I determine if it's the power pack or the toggle switch on the control box that's causing the problem? Or could it be something else? Details about how to diagnose would be...
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