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  1. phoenixgold2100

    1995 Johnson 150 60degree looper carb

    May have mixed these jets up while cleaning. Anyone know where they should be? Thanks
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    584093 99 johnson 150 rectifier issue

    I have a looper v6 that runs well. However I am having this issue with the charging system and tach working intermittently. Some days it works fine, other not at all or for a few minutes at a time. It was a new rectifier installed and worked properly for one season then started the issue...
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    prop pitch johnson 150 1999

    Hi guys I have a stratos 17 foot 273 with a Johnson 150 24 x14.5 raker first gen prop and I can only get 5100 rpm 60mph. I am wanting more top end and somewhere around 5800 rpm. I have a chance to pick up a 4 blade 25 pitch 13" prop. My question is will this prop give me more rpm and speed...
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    1999 johnson 150 jet settings?

    I have a johnson 150 and I am wondering what the stock carb jet settings are? I am talking about the two brass adjustable screws on the left side of the carb? I do not know how many turns out they are right now I have not touched them but they all seem to be in different positions... Engine...
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    cavitation height?

    I have read some people say to have the prop shaft 3.5" below the and I have read some people say to have the anti cavitation plate level with the hull of the boat or two inches higher. So what is it? Because If I have my prop shaft 3.5 below the pad the cavitation is no where near the bottom...
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    99 stratos 273 vindicator bow dig?

    I have a 99 stratos 273 17 foot with a 150 johnson 14.5 24 raker prop. I have a jackplate and the eingine is set at 4.5 below the pad. My problem is there doesn't seem to be enough bow lift and the boat violently digs the bow into the water at high speeds and it get dangerous. This doesn't...
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    99 johnson 150 steering bushings

    I have a lot of play in the steering mid section of my engine. Where the steering connection bolts to the engine at the bottom. Is it a big deal to change these bushings. I will pull the engine off by un bolting the 6 bolts in the steering link? Do I need the keeper pivot shaft thing. is...
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    prop to pad question

    99 Stratos 273 vindicator 17'3" 99 Johnson 150 24 pitch raker prop rapid jack 6" jackplate. prop is 4.5" below pad. hotfoot trim on wheel. The problem I am having with this boat is it chine walks really violently at 60-65 mph I haven't not tried to drive through it because it seems...
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    1999 johnson 150 tach dead

    I was out fishing last weekend when my tach started jumping around then just stopped working. I put a volt meter on the battery while it was running and had 14v. The tach worked a few more times for a second at a time then just completely died. I just confirmed it's wired properly and the...
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    1999 johnson 150 head torque

    I put new o rings and thermo seals in my heads and have used the engine a couple hours now. Should I re torque the bolts? thanks
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    charging deep cycle

    How long should I charge my deep cycle batteries. When I got home from fishing they were at 12.3 I charged them at 2 amp for 24 hours and only got 12.7v. 115 amp group 27 What are the volts of a fully charged deep cycle.. Some say 12.6 some say 14v. Also read that I should charge them 15 amp...
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    johnson 150 95 alarm at 5400 rpm

    I have a 1995 Johnson 150 and after using the boat for 5 minutes at 5400 rpm the alarm sounded. It was a solid alarm for a few seconds then stopped then started again. I know it's not overheating as I have two temp gauges hooked up and they never went past 150. they were at 110 when the...
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    trolling motor issues

    I was using my trolling motor on the weekend and when I checked the voltage battery A was at 8 volts and battery B was at 12.5 volts. I noticed the trolling motor getting weaker during the day.. It looks like it is only using one battery? It is a motor guide 12/24. I have it wired for 24...
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    95 johnson 150 octane?

    Just wondering what octane I should be using in a Johnson 150... I plan to use a bit of seafoam in the gas when I am not using the boat and I will not store the boat with 87 gas in it. Should I use 87 89 or 91 octane? 87- 10% ethanol 89-5% 91-0% I am using amsoil. 50:1 I have read that...
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    johnson 150 1999 carb cleaning

    I am wondering where the high speed low speed jets are in a 60 degree looper carb. From what I see on diagrams is the high speed is behind the bowl drain screw is that right? thanks. carbs are apart but cannot find....
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    150 hp johnson 1999

    Hey guys just a quick question here.... I am running an inline filter in my Johnson 150 and I am wondering if I even need the stock one in the front of the engine... Just wondering if maybe it needs the back pressure or the filter to slow down the fuel a bit? I just don't see the point in...
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    johnson overheat issue.

    I have a 99 johnson 150 jl150plees that is overheating. I have an alarm going off and I have installed temp gauges and they are both going past 220 I shut it off at 200 I also installed new temp sensors and t stats. At idle I have minimal water pressure when I hit the throttle it will jump to...
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    Is this slow mode or fouled plugs?

    Johnson 150 jl150PLEES. 99. Can anyone tell me if this is slow mode or fouled plugs? I sprayed deep creep into the cylinders and soaked the plugs in it for a bit. I blew it all out with the compressor but did i foul the plugs? I pulled them out and they are wet with brown stuff... I don't...
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    synthetic 2 stroke oil.

    I have a 99 johnson 150 and I mix the fuel at 50:1 my question is I have a few bottles of this bel-ray 2 stroke synthetic oil that I mixed for a bike I used to have i am thinking about using this in my outboard fuel is this a good idea? This is high anti wear and says for all 2 stroke...
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    Johnson 150 trim noise video included

    johnson 150 99 j150plees. Drained the trim fluid and refilled ever since then I get this noise. Does anyone know what I should do. This noise is not the bushings and doesn't do it all the time as you can hear when I move it down it doesn't make the noise.. I have drained all the air out of it...
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