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    Replace tilt ant trim 1994 Johnson

    I have a 1994 90 horsepower Johnson. I need to replace the tilt and trim motor. The problem is it froze with the motor most of the way down, and I will not be able to get it out. Also, the manual release valve is stuck. Should I just take it in and let dealership work on it, or can I do it...
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    1994 90 Horse Johnson Help!!!!

    Please anyone!! The last week has been a downer. My motor turns too slow when trying to start. After buying new batt., wiring directly to starter, having starter looked at and given the thumbs up on it, it stills cranks too slow to start the motor. Then today, just praying for it to start...
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    Wet sanding

    I do not want to sound stupid, but when you "wet" sand do you wet the sandpaper? Or is it a type of sandpaper?
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    Painting aluminum

    I am in the process of painting both the top and bottom of my aluminum boat. I followed the steps given on this web site and everything seems to be coming out fine. The sail blue that I painted the top is too light and I want to change it to a navy blue. Do I have to sand the brand new paint...
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    Aluminum boat paint help

    I have a 66 Lonestar in great shape. I stripped the paint down to the aluminum. I left some paint on the bottom because it was hard to take off. Also on the top, I just sanded the old paint and it has a few bare spots. Should I prime the whole boat? Or primer is not needed where there is...
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    Help! Hole in boat!

    My boat started taking in water yesterday. When I loaded it on to the trailer, I noticed a 1 1/2" gash on the bottom front of the boat. I think I got it while following a shrimp boat that was stiring up the bottom. I will never do that again. Where do I go to fix it, and what needs to be...
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    Propeller pitch

    After reading some posts, I realized the importance of a tach. I installed a tach and went out with a re-hubbed prop. It is a used propeller with a few nicks and bends, but nothing major. (13 3/8 x 17) My readings were 35 mph @ 5600 rpms. I have a 1994 Johnson 90 horse with a recommended wot...
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    1994 Johnson 90 will not stay on

    This weekend I took my boat out fishing and it ran perfectly for most of the day. On one of my last stops, my motor cut off as I slowed down to idle. Thinking I ran out of gas, I changed tanks. I then started the motor and moved a few yards at low speed and it cut off again. I fished for a...
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    Spark Plug Gap for '94 90 horse Johnson

    Can someone tell me the spark plug gap for a 1994 90 horsepower Johnson motor? Thanks.
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    Prop question - 94 Johnson 90 horse

    I just bought a 1994 Johnson 90 horsepower motor. I own a 1966 Lonestar V-shaped aluminum that is 18 feet long. I will primarily fish in the bay where it is deep enough for my boat. I am guessing 3 feet min. depth. I will do most of my traveling through the deeper channels. Can someone...
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    Johnson 50 horse lower unit

    This guy is selling a 1989 50 horsepower motor, and states that it needs the lower unit rebuilt. He states that he had run it with the original oil in it and messed it up. Can someone tell me how much money will this cost to fix?
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    steering upgrade help

    I need help. I purchased an old boat with the old cable and pulley system. I have searched for steering systems, but am kinda confused with all the choices. Some are for power-assisted, some for v6-8,etc. Someone please give me a specific brand and model# that I need. I have a 1966 Johnson...
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    waater and oil in propeller of 1966 Johnson outboard

    I just bought a 1966 Johnson 60 horsepower motor. I do not know much about motors. I got it to start but noticed smoke coming out of the water.(Trash can filled with water) I removed the propeller and found a creamy, foamy liquid behind propeller. I think it is water and oil getting into...
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    waater and oil in propeller of 1966 Johnson outboard

    I just bought a 1966 Johnson 60 horsepower motor. I do not know much about motors. I got it to start but noticed smoke coming out of the water.(Trash can filled with water) I removed the propeller and found a creamy, foamy liquid behind propeller. I think it is water and oil getting into...
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