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    1998 Johnson 150 no spark

    Need a little help. My 150 ELECD just decided to give me trouble. 3 weeks ago i noticed my tach started acting up randomly reading at 5900 - 6000 rpm and then would settle down to the NOR. Also the quick start would on occasion take up too 10 min. to kick down on a cold motor and sometimes even...
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    motor still not right! help!

    1998 johnson 150 elecd 60* problem: Once to temp it will fire up immediatly but will sneeze and die. Several attempts and it will stay ideling long enough to get on plane. Trying to trailer this thing is a nightmare. I have read every post I can find of people with this same problem and no one...
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    Question for the mechanics

    I've gone as far as I am comfortable going on my new to me 1998 J150ELECD used motor, preventive maint wise. I am going to schedule an appoint. with my local dealer to go over the motor and want your opinions on items for him to look at IF he should ask. What I've Done: 1. compression 2. new...
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    OMS question 98 j150

    Can you use a 93 oil tank on a 98 oil pump? I see that p/n are diff. ie; cap, primer bulb, pickup assy.
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    head temps 98 j150elecd

    installed new impeller today, idleing in a tub i checked temp on heads with gun, port heads were 112-112-118, starboard, 142-146-150 is it normal for the ports to idle cooler?
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    onboard storage question

    I am trying to locate some stretchable cargo netting for under my consoles, they would snap to the deck and up under console. Size of opening is 18x24. Cant find anything close to dimensions but have seen them on several boats, anyone got any leads? Tom
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    Grinding into reverse

    1998 J150. Grinds gears when going to reverse, fwd no issue. Needed new cables, new cables on still grinding, pulled lwr unit, checked shaft height 21 1/4", adjusted to 21 1/8" improved greatly but still a little grind. Tried adjusting cable trunion both ways little at a time and seem to have...
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    johnson experts, need help

    1998 Johnson 150 Put it in the water today, fired right up, 5400 rpm 49.1 gps behind a 196 crestliner. Shut it down for awhile, fires right up but doesnt want to stay running, almost seems like its starving for fuel, farting back through the carbs. If I hurry it into gear and get after it it...
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    tackle hatches

    Anyone have any experience using these in the floor? looking at a tempress 11"x15" for in my floor and concerned about durability of lid in a high traffic area. Opinions of other brands? Tom
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    Lowrance switched power ?

    Installing a 332c & lgc-2000, can this 2 units be wired to one switch for power? or do they need designated swiches?
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    LGC-2000 cables

    Anyone know where I can get the (blue) 25' Y-cable & 60 ohm terminator for connecting module to single display unit? Tom
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    OMC flush mount control box removal

    Need help, how does the control stick come off ? 1993 control box. Tom
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    Prop,load,speed ?

    I am new to the prop, always ran OB jets and need a little guidance. Been reading alot on this site about prop's so i'm ready to go at ice out. Bought this rig fall of 09' so I have a little water time with it and some knowledge of its performance. 1. Would like opinions on current setup and...
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    VRO2/OMS tank info needed

    Searched till I cant search no more, Where can I find replacement parts for my oil tank ie: 2 ea seals (cap and pickup assembly) and a new filter sock? 1998 J150 Thanks, Tom
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    Water pump R+R Question

    1998 J150. New motor to me, going through things and replacing. 1st project will be water pump. What wont I get with the WP kit that I will need to order seperatly? Best I can tell from my manual is I should order: Upper/lower exhaust housing adapter seals, drive shaft grommet,water tube seal ...
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    conformation on VRO disconnect

    1998 J150 1) Cap off oil supply fitting at fuel/oil nipple 2) Disconnect oil tank electrical from power head 3) Disconnect VRO pump connector from harness, seal engine side of connector. missing anything? Thanks, Tom
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    looking for crestliner parts

    looking for instrument panel back plate and glove box door, 1993 196 phantom. Anyone know of or do they exist, boat salvage yards? Tom
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    Looking for some opinions

    Heres the deal, looking at a 191 crestliner phantom with a 98 johnson 150 (carb). What I want to know is, is there a huge differance between the intruder/faststrikes and the standard evi/johns in performance ie; torque, top speed and realiability? all things equal. I'm familiar with how the...
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    someone please educate me

    I am looking at a 1999 johnson 150 Model# J150ELECD, How can you tell its a faststrike?
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    Looking for info on Johnsons

    Was OMC still building standard 150 (carb) 2st and faststrike (carb) 2st in 99?
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