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  1. Ranger 330V

    1987 Johnson GT150 water psi gauge install

    On an 87 Johnson GT150...where do I install the water psi gauge?? Do I tee into the tell tale?? Or is there a place in the water jacket to install?? Hoping not to have to drill and tap. Thanks alot!!
  2. Ranger 330V

    Need help...Tach quit...everything looks okay??

    1987 Johnson GT150. I was out on the lake a few weeks ago....and the tach just quit...no erratic behavior...just quit dead. It has juice...you turn key on and it zeros. I installed new tach last night...still nothing. I also installed a volt meter last night while replacing the rest of my...
  3. Ranger 330V

    oil bypass valves??? blackmax 150

    I have read somewhere on here about the loading up on the 80's and 90's merc v-6's was caused many times by bypass valves in the oil injection. I'm fixing to do the carbs on my friends black max and was wondering about these...I would like to clean them. Where are they located?? What is the...
  4. Ranger 330V

    what plugs and heat range for 88 blackmax 150

    Fixing to rebuild carbs on a friends black max... ser#b962754...88 model...150. It has champions in it now...and I know mercs like NGK's. What plug are you guys running and have you changed plug heat ranges for any reason? He idles around alot and it tends to load up...I know thats not a...
  5. Ranger 330V

    Need help on serial number..can't find carb kit on here...??

    Fixing to rebuild the carbs on a friend of mines 88 Blackmax 150...I can't seem to find it anywhere...wants to show me an XR2 or MagII..I know what those are but this is an 88 Blackmax 150...should it have the same carb kit?? The serial number is OB962754...I have looked on iboats and...
  6. Ranger 330V

    question on johnson controls...how do you tighten them??

    I have an 87 Ranger 373V bass masters classic edition...she is in perfect shape...never seen one from this vintage look so nice. My question is it has a GT150 on it and has the hidden control box. So it doesn't have the friction screw to tighten the throttle so it doesn't decellerate when I...
  7. Ranger 330V

    87 GT150 VRO question (joe reeves)

    I have read all the posts and just want to make for sure before I do this tommorrow that it will work. I have read your post about what to do and have looked at mine and think it will work. Will your process work on the 87 GT150?? Want to premix...this engine is ALL original...the head bolts...
  8. Ranger 330V

    Help...where to order a OEM service manual for 89 Mariner magII 150

    Do not want to use the seloc or clymer...I want to find an OEM maual...I ordered from Kencook.com for my johnnyrude stuff. Would rather not go through a dealer...anyone know of a place to get one online? Or maybe have one you would like to sell?? Thanks alot!! 1989 Mariner MagII 150hp :D
  9. Ranger 330V

    97 evinrude intruder tach...help...

    Okay helping a friend with his new boat..tach does not work.. I had a sahara sitting around I knew worked so we hooked it up and nothing. The gauge DOES have power...it zeros out when you turn the key on...just nothing from the engine...start it and still sets at zero. The engine was recently...
  10. Ranger 330V

    need help on year...

    helping student of mine with his outboard. it is leaking water from the exhaust plate gasket. he doesn't know the year and I figured this would be the easiest way to get the year and order the part. ser# G03534341 mod# E90tlerc thanks alot!!
  11. Ranger 330V

    20" 140hp looper

    Just wondering if any of you johnnyrude folks knew anyone that had a good 20" 140 looper they wanted to get rid of. I'd really like to move up to the looper from the crossflow. The pic of my ranger is with a 78 140 crossflow on it. Love the engine but would like to find an 80's or 90's...
  12. Ranger 330V

    opinion on price of engine 97 150 intruder

    Checking out a boat for a friend of mine and was wondering on what the going price was on a 97 150 intruder. Rebuilt by an authorized evinrude dealership one year ago due to trash in carb ruining one cylinder. They went ahead and rebuilt the rest of the powerhead. In fact it is still in the...
  13. Ranger 330V

    78 140, new CDI coils, cover won't fit and latch...ideas???

    Just finished my electronics on my 78 johnson 140...everything new from CDI. Only problem is my cover won't fit right now...the brackets hit right between the coil wire boot and coil....it will go down but then the left side won't latch. Anyone else run into this when going with the CDI coils...
  14. Ranger 330V

    Crossflow vs Looper performance??

    Wanting to get a opinion/info/experiences thread started. I have a crossflow 140 I love it. I think it was in 86 that manufacturers started rating on the prop instead of engine?? As in autos I'm sure the drivetrain will eat up 15 or so hp. What if anything can you do to bump up old...
  15. Ranger 330V

    water pump rebuild and inlet screen replacement

    I'm fixing to rebuild my waterpump and replace the inlet screen on my 78 johnson 140. I have the service manual and have looked and looked and can't see what holds the inlet screen in. I'm sure I will see it when I get in there, but it would be nice to know before I tear into it later this...
  16. Ranger 330V

    Dhadley, two 78 crossflow questions

    I have two simple questions for you. I have read that a crossflow can run without the air silencer and not be in danger of a lean condition?? Is this true?? Do you think I would pick up any response upon removal? I think I read somewhere that it would not hurt the crossflow but it will hurt...
  17. Ranger 330V

    bass boat hull...engine height...

    have an 83 Ranger 330V, Johnson 1978 140 V4 20", and a 6" manual jackplate. Where should I start on height?? I have read alot of different views on this and I know someone will chime in here with what they think. Oh yeah...13 1/4 X 21" Renegade 4 blade. Should the anti cavitation plate be...
  18. Ranger 330V

    question about boring...dhadley

    I was reading a post earlier about boring. I was wondering why you don't see any performance increase with boring...I know you hear this all the time..."I've been around automotive engines alot"...lol. I know these are different beasts all together. Just wondering the specifics on this and...
  19. Ranger 330V

    serial number on renegade...bass or off shore??

    I am looking at a prop with a serial number 176196. 13 1/4 X 21 renegade for my ranger...but I'm trying to know if its bass or off shore...anyone know? Thanks!!
  20. Ranger 330V

    best place to order BRP parts

    I have used the parts locator to find my carb kit. #0383906 from BRP for 78 140 johnson...I having trouble finding a place that has prices or a place I can order online...who do you guys use?? THanks!
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