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    Steering

    I need help with my steering on my 1988 Johnson 140. The steering is TIGHT!!!! When i disconnect the steering rod from the motor it is like butter (the steering wheel and rod)!!!! So that eliminated that issue. With the steering rod disconnected the motor can NOT be turned by hand which means...
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    1988 Johnson 140

    I just recently purchased a 1988 johnson 140 to put on the back of my boat. When I purchased it and did the swap it ram well. Started with ease. However i did notice a black oily residue dripping from the prop down the foot after i ran it in the drive way with muffs. I figured that was fine...
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    Vro2 help!!!!

    ok so when i got this motor it would run but eventually as if was losing prime. I was wondering looking at my VR0 what hoses should be hooked up to where....i have 1 out of the top....outlet to carbs..check I have 3 out of the bottom and have no clue where the hook to. I am running this fuel...
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    1990 70 evinrude

    I jusy purchased a boat with a 1990 70 evinrude. They said it was getting water in the bottom cylinder. I took off the head and saw it had a new gasket and then ran the motor with the muffs and pulled the plugs but i didn't see any water. I can see where water had previously gotten in there...
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    1989 70hp evinrude tracker

    I just bought a1989 evinrude tracker pro. I understand that the tracker pro is irrelevant as this motor under the cowling is just a 70 hp evinrude. It is getting water in the lower cylinder. Now from my slight knowledge I have come to the conclusion that this could be a head gasket, or and...
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    1950 Johnson Seahorse 5hp

    ok so a buddy borrowed my boat and somehow manages to SINK the boat in our SALTWATER pond. the motor was brought up within 5 min. I drained everything out of the motor and coated EVERYTHING is corrision block. Then put new fuel back into it. She will start usually on first pull but wont run...
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    Old 50's model Johnson

    I recently bought a 5hp johnson and it runs great but then after about 5 min it makes a noise like pressure from and air hose a few times and then dies. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on what that could be. Also where could i get a manual on this motor. The model number is a TN 26...
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