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    my 8hp johnson only goes 7mph......

    Alright, My friend got hold of a 8hp johnson outboard for his MFG. I have a 12 foot aluminum deep V (row boat) that i don't have a motor for, but I want to get it one. I would like to get something that would get it about 12-15 MPH on the water. I figured, lets put that motor on my boat to see...
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    1973 johnson powershift II 135 (water pump)

    Hello, we bought an 1973 mfg gypsy with a johnson 135 powershift II on it. We were wondering how you can tell if the water pump is working or not. We were concerned that the engine was running to hot. We have seen other outboards running and the stream of water that comes out of the engine is...
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    Michigan Lakes

    Hello,, I'm a first time boat owner in Michigan. Lots of lakes out here. Does anyone know of a site I can search that has a list of the lakes and moslty wether or not they are private or not. The DNR has a list of all lakes. but no info on the private or not. Does anyone from the Michigan area...
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    135 Johnson powershift II

    Hey everyone, i have a 1973 MFG just got (first boat) real nice. Love it. Got it out today. But Had a problem. Took to Mechanic for inspection. Said the motor was great. It is. Said the carb didn't need a cleaning. Just had a fuel line replace, just the line that goes from the Tank to the...
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    the Plug??

    okay A friend an I went halves on a a real cheap boat, turns out it's a Gem, It look real nice and runs well. It's a 1973 MFG gypsy with a 130 hp Johnson OB motor. I can't wait to get it out on the water. We know absolutly nothing about boat. The plug in the back. That always get attached...
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