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    Blast from the past.. video of my boat on the water

    Some of you may remember this past winter about some technical issues I was having with a 1987 Johnson Outboard. And some of you won't. Anyhow, here is a short video of the boat on the water. http://youtu.be/jWnfUr6k5Hg
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    Shallow Drive Link

    I have a 1987 J30ELCUB that does not have a shallow drive link installed. Best I can tell from a parts breakdown there is only one part that I need. Does anyone have some info on this that could assist? Below is a link to the breakdown I am looking at...
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    Rough Running Johnson 30 HP

    Re: Rough Running Johnson 30 HP Well I kinda wish this is what I had at the beginning of this process. Would have made it simpler. In all my searches for info somehow I never thought to use the terms " CDI Troubleshooting Guide". Sometimes asking the right question is the hardest part..
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    Rough Running Johnson 30 HP

    Re: Rough Running Johnson 30 HP Well I see what you mean after taking a closer look at those connectors. However after trying to get one out and feeling I was very close to breaking the wire or connector I decided since I have a part on order its best just to wait and try out the new part...
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    Rough Running Johnson 30 HP

    Re: Rough Running Johnson 30 HP When I was making this test the plug was disconnected from the powerpack. A previous poster was telling me I should have 250 VAC peak both at the coil leads orange & orange/blue as well as coming from the charge coil. Isn't this test telling me that the charge...
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    Rough Running Johnson 30 HP

    I recently aquired a little pet :) A Starcraft Mariner V 14 with a Johnson 30 HP outboard, remote controls. Upon beginning my inspections I found a leaking diaphragm in the fuel pump so I bought and installed a rebuild kit for the pump. I also tore down the carb and cleaned it thouroughly and...
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    Motor Height Versus Transom... again :)

    Ok guys and gals here we go. Attached are a few pictures to provide a visual of what I'm explaining. I have a very old 12' 8" fiberglass boat with a 1980 Johnson 9.9 long shaft recently converted over to a short shaft. When I was using the motor on this boat prior to conversion I had made a...
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    Johnson 9.9 Shift Problem

    Re: Johnson 9.9 Shift Problem Ok this is where it gets interesting. The pictures attached show the nameplate tag and the freeze-plug. I also included a picture mounted on the boat. As you can see I added an extension to the transom which is why I'd like to shorten the shaft. Whats your best...
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    Johnson 9.9 Shift Problem

    Re: Johnson 9.9 Shift Problem Yep I'm inclined to agree. I'm attaching a couple more pics. Now I'm considering converting it to a short shaft. Also, how do I get the remaining piece out of the base of the power head? I've also ordered a service manual from Iboats that should help me greatly
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    Johnson 9.9 Shift Problem

    Re: Johnson 9.9 Shift Problem There is no drive pin or shear pin that I know of. These props have a rubber hub that is supposed to slip. I removed the lower unit to see if I could make any further determinations and I found once removed I could hold the drive shaft with vise-grips and am...
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    Johnson 9.9 Shift Problem

    I have an older Johnson 9.9 most likely late 70's early 80's with electric start. I recently replaced the prop. The original was a 3 blade 9.25 x 8` pitch. The original had a spun hub. I had on hand a 9.25 x 9` pitch so I tried that one. It worked but moved the boat very slowly. So I then...
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    9.9 Johnson ... or is it? But it has a transmission problem or something.. Help

    I recently purchased what I assumed was a 1979 Johnson 9.9 Long Shaft. The seller indicated to me that he could not get it to run and I bought it as is for $50.00. Once home I began with a brief inspection and an attempt to start the motor. This particular motor has an electric start. I...
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