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    Does Evinrude 175 lower unit fit Johnson 150?

    I have a 96 Johnson Fast Strike 150 and just messed up my lower unit. I have a chance to buy a relatively new (12 hours) Evinrude 175 lower unit complete. I think the year is 99 or 2000. Will this unit fit my engine? Thanks,<br /><br />Bob
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    replaced regulator/rectifier...tach worked one trip

    I have a 96 Johnson 150 Fast Strike. My tach was not working but it did work when tested on another engine. I was advised to replace my regulator/rectifier. I did (CDI) and the tach worked great for one trip. On the next trip, I was heading down the lake and noticed the tach needle jump from...
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    Hotter spark plug?

    I have a 1996 Johnson Fast Strike 150 and I have disconnected my VRO. Saturday I was running and my overheat warning went off. I checked the water pressure (24 pounds) and the water coming out the pee-hole - it was fine. When I throttled back, the horn stopped. It ran fine for about 25...
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    sparking batteries

    Is it normal for the trolling motor terminals to spark when touched to the battery while putting them on or taking them off? The trolling motor is plugged in (but not turned on). His batteries seem to die fast and we were told that he may have a short in the trolling motor. <br /><br />When...
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    replacement rectifier

    I need to replace the rectifier on my 1996 OMC 150 Fast Strike outboard. Are the Sierra or Arco rectifiers OK alternatives to the OMC part? About what should I expect to pay for a new rectifier? Thanks!
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    boat running too flat

    I have a 1996 Stratos 285 Pro-V with a 150 hp johnson fast strike. I bought it used and have been having problems getting it to run right. My tach is still not working but I had the engine checked on a dyno and it is producing plenty of power (more than 150 hp). Here is my problem:<br /><br...
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    fiber weedguard problem - lure making

    I make bass jigs using a Hilts mold that requires a fiber weedguard. These cost about 6 or 7 cents apiece. I found (on the Hilts website) that I could buy a bundle (about 240) for about the same price as 100 finished ones. <br /><br />When I called the company, the man who owns the company (a...
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    Yamaha wiring harness

    I need to know where to find a 1984 Yamaha 150 wiring harness. My partner's old Ranger was recarpeted and they disturbed the wiring harness. It had multiple splices and patches over the years and now we haven't been able to get it working properly. Any suggestions? Thanks, Bob
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    Johnson 150 leaking carbs

    I have a 96 Johnson 150 FastStrike that is leaking badly from one of the carbs. My mechanic said he found it leaking around a "B-B" in one of the bowls. I found this in another post on the site:<br /><br />"I've just been introduced to this site, and probably too late. Any way, your carbs...
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    waterlogged floatation?

    My Stratos had a problem with water coming in under the rub-rail when coming out of the hole. We sealed the cap and now it is not taking on water, but the top end speed is only 52 mph (should be about 62-64 based on what the factory says. I bought the boat used and I know that it used to run...
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    Leaking Stratos

    I have a 1996 Stratos 285XL Pro that has been leaking. We checked all the fittings, etc. and resealed them. It still leaked. Finally, found that the boat was taking on water when coming out of the hole. The seal between the cap and body of the boat (under the rub rail) was allowing water in...
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    Replacing steering cables on Johnson

    I have a Stratos 284V (1995) with steering problems. The wheel turns easily in one direction but VERY hard in the other. The cables are teleflex SSC12413. Should I replace just the cables or more? Should I go to a different type of steering such as the teleflex NFB rack and pinion steering...
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    Help...Johnson starter problems

    I have a 1996 Johnson FastStrike 150 that I bought used this past year. I have had starting problems 7 times (taken it to a mechanic or dealer) since I got it. The bendix, starter solenoid and starter have all been replaced (at least once and twice for the bendix). The motor starts fine after...
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