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    Thermal temp gun

    Where is the correct spot to check engine temp?At the top of the block next to the head gasket or around the spark plugs on the head itself.Im gettin 168 around the plugs and 147-150 at th top of the block next to the heads.Thanks for any info
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    engine temp

    2000 130 looper.I was checking engine temp at idle with my new ray-tec but was not sure whats the best location.I get 147-150 at the top of the block just forward of the head gasket.I get 165-168 around the spark plug area on the head itself.Can anyone tell me if this sounds good or is it hot?
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    Propshaft endplay normal?

    2000 v6 130 johnson,Is slight endplay in the propshaft normal?Anybody know
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    Pinion + forward gear

    2000 lg v/6 gearcase.Pinion gear is worn causing noise.Forward and reverse gear look new.I know pinion+forward are matched set,my question is if it is ok to not replace the reverse gear? Also are there any reel good aftermarket gears instead of oem
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    lower unit question...Dhadley

    2000 130 johny,large v/6 gearcase.<br /> Dhadley(or anyone else),this is a theory of mine with a problem,tell me what you think.During the last few trips last season I started getting a gear noise that I could hear when I slowed down rapidly,not a whinning but more like a ratheting noise.I...
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    Lower unit bearing carrier

    When reinstalling the rear bearing carrier on a 2000 v/6 gearcase what is the best method.<br />grease on front/rear orings<br />gasket seal on front/rear orings<br />just lube it up with oil<br />gasket seal on front oring,silicone on rear one.(like the manual says,but a little strange to...
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    Pinion Bearing

    I,m getting ready to tear down my lower unit(2000 130 johny).I was getting a slight whining noise at the end of last season.There was no water in the lube but there were some metal pieces stuck on the magnet along with the cream.Ive rebuilt a couple of powerheads with success but never touched...
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    Best WOT rpm?

    Whats the best wot rpm for a johnson 130 90 degree looper.I get 5500 with a 14.25 * 19 aluminum.I want to get a stainless prop,anyone any advice on what type(been looking at michigans ballistic)thanks for any info
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    driveshaft socket?

    driveshaft socket? Anyone know where I can get the driveshaft socket needed to disassemble my lower unit, 130 johnson
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    Clicking noise-lower unit

    I,m getting a clicking noise when I back down on throttle quickly.I'm pretty sure its the clutchdog being overrun by the water pressure on the prop.Is this normal or is the clutchdog wearing out.Maybee the shift shaft height is off? Anybody heard of this before? THANKS (130hp Johnson 2000,90...
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