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    engine won't shut off

    I have a 86 90 hp Johnson.In the past a couple time the engine would not stop when I turned the key to off. Started it today, it ran fine but everytime I tried to shut it off it keep running. I had to choke it to get it to stop. I got a manual, but I,m not much good at understanding the tests to...
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    1986 90hp wiring diaghram

    I have the factory service manual, but there is no diaghram in it. I just notice last night while winterizing 2 wires cut and I don't know where they should go. There is a black box right between the spark plugs about 3 x6. I found a pic of the motor in my manual that shows the box but no info...
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    Starter Problems

    I have a 1986 90 Johnson, this past weekend the gear on top of the starter did not want to pop up a couple of times, it would spin but not come up to engage in the flywheel. After a couple of tries I got it to start. During the season sometimes it seem to drop before the engine started. Does...
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    Gulvit or I2000e

    13' whaler bottom in sad shape. What do you pros recommend?
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    Seal bottom

    I just got a project 13' Whaler. I need alot of info. The bottom needs a lot of work. Can I sand it down to the fiberglass and just put a coat of epoxy resin on it? I want to just paint the boat, it will be trailered. I was thinking about painting on a barrier coat also, what would be the best...
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    Where is idle adjustment

    I have an 86 johnson 90 hp, just ordered a service manual but heading to the beach this evening and would like to turn it up a little. Engine wants to stall when going into gear, if I do it quick, its ok and than once in gear I can put in in reverse or nutreal and it don't stall. But if I shut...
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    interchangeable

    Are the coils and power pack interchangeable on a 1984 and a 1986 90 hp Johnson? I bought a 1984 in good condition for parts for my 1986 on my Whaler. I think I need coils for the 1986 and it's not here so I could look at both engines to see if they are the same. Thanks
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    Johnson Service Manual

    I am looking for a 1986 90hp service manual. Does anyone know where I might find one. Thanks
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    Stall at an idle

    I have a 1996 40hp Johnson, it idles at 750 to 800 rpms and will only idle for about 30 seconds and dies. If I get the rpms up to 900 it will keep running. It runs great at higher rpm's but not at an idle. It seems to be the lower cyclinder, is the carb dirty. I'm going to change the plugs this...
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    San Diego

    Heading to San Diego next Wed. for 5 days, wife has a conference. I would like to go out fishing for a half a day while there. Can any one recommend a charter boat?
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    Do I have to pull flywheel?

    I got an 86 johnson j90tlcdc. I need to replace my rectifier. It is located on top an under the flywheel and stator. Not much room there. My solec manual, I might as well throw it away. Anyone know if I need to pull flywheel and stator to replace?
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    is it charging

    Just getting my boat out for the first time. My depth finder gave me a low battery warning. It was set at 12.5 volts. I lowered to 12 and still got the alarm. When I got back in I checked and with my meter and the motor running I was getting 12.65 volts. Is this what I should have? I got an 86...
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    Non Ethanol Fuel

    Capt. Bob's Marina in Chincoteague now has non ethanol fuel. The flounder are biting great right now. I hope to be there catching some this weekend. Also Capt. Bobs also rents boats, has a nice boat ramp and a well stocked tackle shop. They have seasonal slips also, I have had one for the past...
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    Clean it up

    Trying to clean the hull on my 72 whaler, before I paint the bottom. Yesterday tried some rubbing compound, it did ok, but looking to do a better job. What's the best way to get this looking its best for a a 38 year old boat? Could I maybe wet sand? Thanks
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    Bottom Paint Recommendation

    Well its time to paint the bottom of my Whaler. Never bought bottom paint before, can anyone recommend a good inexpensive paint? Will be using the boat in saltwater, sometimes trailering and sometimes in a slip. Thanks
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    Depth Finder

    I need to get a depth finder for my whaler. What features would I be looking for in a depth finder for the back bays, shallow water. Mainly fishing flounder.
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    Are they interchangable

    I have a 1986 90hp Johnson on my whaler, I have the chance to buy a good 1984 90 hp Johnson for $300. Are most of the parts interchangeable? Looking at the so far the only difference I see is the carb linkage. Is it worth it to buy it just for parts? The lower units look identicle. Plus I would...
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    where to mount

    I got a 1972 Whaler Sakonnet, where is the best location to mount a transducer?
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    Re-Power

    Thinking about re-powering my new to me 17' Whaler. I currently have an 87 90 Johnson on it. Would like to go with an E-Tec but the closet dealer is 40 miles away. I have read alot of good things about them. I have a Yamaha dealer about 15 miles away. What engine do you guys think I should go...
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    no throttle in reverse

    Got to take out my new(used whaler this weekend), in reverse I can put the throttle all the way back but still only get min. rpms. What should i look at to make this repair
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