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    Difference between Crossflow V 6's

    I was wondering what the difference was between a 150 and a 185 hp johnny of similar years(84,85). I know the carbs, but is that just jets? I need to borrow some parts off of the 185 to finish the 150....
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    Exhaust adapter for v-6 crosflow 1985 150

    Does anyone have a good used on or know where one is?<br /><br />thanx<br />Rick
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    Shaving block

    Is there any way to shave a block for straightness? I have a crossflow V6
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    1972 125 johnson spaghetti seal

    DOes anyone know the oe part number for the crankcase to intake seal?The dealer looked it up and it come up with a standard gasket. Mine is a spaghetti type sealer.
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    87 johnson 150 compression low

    another question about this problematic O/B,. Hot, this motor has 75 psi of compression, cold is 85 or 90. Is this ample?
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    87 johnson 150 carb linkage diagram

    Does anyone know where to find a diagram of the carb/timing linkage so I can see what bushings I need to order?
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    speedo pickup clogged up

    While I'm waiting for my gaskets to come in for the 150 j, was wondering if anyone had good idea for cleaning out speedo pick in the l/u. BTW, I tried air, carb cleaner and wire so far.
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    87 johnson 150 v6

    I got the control box squared away on the above motor (thanx for the help). I replaced the complete impeller assembly, but the starboard cylinder still appears to get much hotter than the port side. I pulled the cover, and found it had no thermostat. Passages had a little build up in 2 places...
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    87 johnson 150 v6

    On the above motor, I noticed that the shift rod adjustment was extremely touchy. Is this normal, or are my clutch dogs about wore out? I seem to barely be able to lock in forward and reverse, alternatly.
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    85 150 johnson controls

    Stupid question.........How do you remove the handle from the control box to replace the broken lockout handle. I just bought a 21 ft cuddy with the above motor on it. <br /><br />Thanks,<br />Rick
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    Parts for 50 hp Mercury

    I have a 50 hp merc ser no 5267736, should be a 77 I believe. I need to find the plastic inlets that the fuel line hooks to on the carbs, I broke mine off by accident.
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    outboard troubles continued

    Well, my 72 johnny 125 is still giving me fits. It has a funny ignition problem. It will be running fine, then just cut off. I did that light bulb test with no results. I have checked every thing else on it, replacing rectifier reference short. I pulled on all wires to see if I could re create...
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    72 Johnson impeller (sorry to keep bugging)

    I was tryin to replace impeller on 125 johnson (1972). I pulled th 2 bolts on each side and the one in front of the trim tab. However, the lower unit isnt hardly budging. Is there another under the trim tab, or am I missing something? That trim tab bolt refuses to budge so far BTW. Sorry tokeep...
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    72 johnson 125 shorting out

    I noticed when I left ma bettery hooked up, it died. Continuity test revealed 325 ohm between + and powerhead. Any suggestions?
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    more questions on 72 johnson 125

    I took the boat out today after hopefully fixing the problem w/ ignition. I have a couple of questions. My lower unit appears to be leaking water around the seam where it bolts up while on the muffs. I am going to put an impeller in it, and was wondering if this issue needs to be addressed...
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    Ford solid state ignition on a boat

    On my 72 johnson 125, I have been having ignition problems which seem to be resolved (for now anyway). However, I am fairly comfortable working w/ Ford electronic ignition as I have retrofitted it to my old truck. It seems to me that it has the same amount of wires and basic hook up as my boat...
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    56 johnson 30 hp

    Does a ignition plate from a 55 10 hp johnson fit the above motor? I have this motor but the condensor come loose under the flywheel and destroyed the plate.
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    Update on 72 johnson 125 w/ no spark

    I tested the continuity between a (black w/ white) trigger wire and a ground with a reading of open circuit. What causes this? I still have no spark. From what I read the ohms should be 100k or so
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    72 Johnson 125 , no spark

    I had posted an earlier topic on this engine. I have now, with the manual, tested some more. Battery voltage at the engine is 12v. I checked sensor air gap and sensor ohms within limits. Terminal 8 and 9 have 12 v w/ ign on. tried testing term 5 (blue wire) w/ vom, got about -.5v. Engine ran...
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    73 Johnson 125 w/ no fire

    I have the above motor which I have used the past couple of seasons with a little problem with ignition. Now, after successfully running the boat last week, It now wont start. Plugs are wet when removed, compression around 130 on all four. No spark at any cylinder. It appera that someone has...
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