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    Wanted: Hints for changing oil on early 90's 9hp Yamaha 4-stroke

    I have a fairly new to me late 80's or early 90's 9hp 4-stroke. Is there any magic to changing the oil and oil filter? What oil should I use (used for trolling if that makes a difference)? I've never owned a 4-stroke outboard so this is new to me. Sorry if this is a FAQ -- I tried a search...
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    Suzuki 115 4 stroke oil pan

    I'm looking at a used 2001 Suzuki 115 4 stroke. The story is that at the 200 hour service, a crack was discovered in the oil pan and it was replaced under warrantee. The owner didn't want to wait for parts and repowered with a new 140. A local Suzuki dealer says to be especially cautious as...
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    '88 225 Excel Recommended Service

    I just bought a boat with a '88 225 Excel. I really don't know the history of the motor other than it is a freshwater -- midwest motor.. The previous owner (3 years) reports that it 'ran strong' and had no problems. I do know he hasn't replaced the impeller in at least a couple of years.<br...
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    Used Johnson 150 OK?

    I'm looking at a used 1999 Johnson 150 - model J150PXEES Outboard. Anyone have any comments on this motor good or bad? Freshwater. I know to check compression and the lower gear case. Anything else specific to this model to look for? Thanks.<br /><br />-- Bud
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    Making Plug Wires

    Motor is a 86' Johnson 120. Intermittently was not getting full power. Pulled the cover and noted that one of the plug wires had tension on it from a retaining bracket. Pulled the wire off completely and same symptoms. Put the wire back on and it works much better so I'm 99% sure this was...
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    Temp guage cuts out

    I have a temp guage on a Johnson 120 hp. Seems to work fine when I leave the dock and idle out to the lake but cuts out shortly after that. Any idea how to toubleshoot this? I'm guessing it might be getting too much voltage under higher RPMs. How can I check this? Thanks.
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    120 shift rod magic

    I dropped the lower unit on my Johnson 120. When reinstalling it, it seems like the shift rod is binding where it goes through the hole just before connecting to the shifter. Eventually I got it to all line up but it seemed to be a royal pain. Any tips to make it easier? For example, should...
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    Remote oil tank cap

    The plastic top of the cap for my remote oil tank has cracked. Is this a standard part I can pick up somewhere or do I need to go to an omc dealer.<br /><br />Engine is a 1986 120 Johnson -- Looks to be a 1 or 1 1/2 galon tank.<br /><br />Thanks. -- Bud
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    Cost for Trim and Tilt for 87' 40HP

    My brother-in-law's trim and tilt is not working on an '87 40hp. Dealer is quoting $1200 to replace. Seems expensive to me. Is this a reasonable price? I have to be honest, I don't really know what the symtoms are but is there any simple stuff to check before speading the $$$. Anything...
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    1986 v4 120hp basic prop question

    First a dumb question. Are props interchangeable between manufactures (are all shafts the same) or do I need to look for a OMC specific prop? Any thing specific in a prop (like the number of splines, shaft diameter, shaft length) I need to look for this motor?<br /><br />Now, more...
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    Concerned about 'new' powerhead

    A boat I am planning to look at has a '86 120 Johnson with a '95 powerhead. Should I be concerned that the powerhead was replaced or is this a positive? Anything specific, other than a compression check, I should look for?<br /><br />Thanks. -- Bud
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