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    Minn Kota Ulterra manual stow

    Yesterday I had to do a manual stow on my Ulterra. Does it now have to be taken to a repair shop to have the worm gear tilt bracket and the manual tilt knob bracket put back in sync? The motor and deploy feature is working fine and it was just a stupid mistake of mine that caused me to have to...
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    What year is this motor?

    Thank you
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    What year is this motor?

    Can someone tell me the year of this motor mod# J8RLET8? Thanks
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    1997 Johnson Mod: J90TSLEUA

    Okay, Thanks for all of the information. I appreciate all of the help
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    1997 Johnson Mod: J90TSLEUA

    Looking at service manuals, which do I need? There are 90* CV, 90* LV EU 90* CV. I guess it makes a difference or there wouldn't be so many different titles.
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    1997 Johnson Mod: J90TSLEUA

    I'm by no means any kind of a mechanic so... when I do the next test should I fog the cylinders prior to testing? When I did the test I removed all 4 plugs before testing. That is the correct procedure correct?
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    1997 Johnson Mod: J90TSLEUA

    I did in fact run a compression test before I bought the boat. The numbers were 100-105 over the four cylinders. I wasn't sure of what they should be but I figured with all of them being that close that it was a sign of some wear but nothing catastrophic. Was I wrong. The boat had been sitting...
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    1997 Johnson Mod: J90TSLEUA

    Okay, great!! What should the compression numbers be? It's 8 degrees outside so it will probably be a few weeks before I get out to test it.
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    1997 Johnson Mod: J90TSLEUA

    I take it from your comment that you are not a fan of this motor. What kind of compression numbers am I looking for?
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    1997 Johnson Mod: J90TSLEUA

    Just bought a different boat with a 1997 90hp Johnson and I'm looking for a service manual for it. It appears there are a couple of different manuals, one for 60 degree motor and another for 90 degree. This is my first experience with Johnson and I'm not sure what the difference is. Another...
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    2000 70hp Evinrude 4 stroke. Thoughts

    Well it is some condolence that maybe I wasn't the cause of the issue but that will be of little comfort when I get the estimate to have it fixed. Like Chris 1956 says,"Noises are usually real bad".
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    2000 70hp Evinrude 4 stroke. Thoughts

    No indication of over heating, did a compression test but could only reach the top 3 cylinders. 150,150,142
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    2000 70hp Evinrude 4 stroke. Thoughts

    Oil levels are fine, did not hear an alarm but I wear a hearing implant and it is possible that I missed it with the noise of the motor and wind, no submerged objects. I did a compression check but could not get to the bottom plug. The results were 150, 150, 142 I'm not sure about the 142 as it...
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    2000 70hp Evinrude 4 stroke. Thoughts

    I have little boating experience and due to medical issues it had been 3 yrs since the last time I had a boat on the water. I bought my current boat a 2000 Sylvan last year and finally got it out this year. After launching I lowered the engine and made my way through the no wake zone and started...
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    2000 Sylvan 1600 Expedition DC

    Thanks guys, I haven't had the time to look at it today but I'll give that a try tomorrow.
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    2000 Sylvan 1600 Expedition DC

    I have a 2000 Sylvan 1600 Expedition DC that I purchased last fall and I want to upgrade the fish finder but I can't figure out how to run the cables from the finder to the transom. The old cables disappear into the gunnels and I can't figure out how to access that area. There are enclosed side...
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    Jet unit

    That is a thought. Do jack plates add additional stress to the transom?
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    Jet unit

    Looking for a help when it comes to being able to launch when the water level in local lakes and resevoirs are low. Trying to extend the fishing season. The drought out west has been severe.
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    Jet unit

    Thinking about putting a jet unit on my 1989 100hp Mariner motor. The boat is a 1968 aluminum deep V Crestliner. Can you put a jet unit on just any boat or is there bottom designs that work better than others? What controls would I need in addition to the jet unit. Is there any changes or...
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    Can't be that simple

    I have been told that the only difference between a 100hp 89merc and a 115hp 89 merc is the carbs. Is that really true?
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