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    Testing ignition coils

    I have an '84 Johnson V6. I suspect that there may be a bad ignition coil. What is your preferred method for testing them?
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    ETECs

    Whats the current reputation on Evinrude ETECs? I bought a 50hp ETEC back in 2003 but sold the boat after about 75 hours. From a durability and performance standpoint, how do they compete against comprable models from other manufacturers? I've been searching boat classifieds for a few weeks...
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    Oil dripping form air silencer

    I removed the air silencer cover tonight and noticed a build up of oil at the bottom of the air silencer. There was a decent size puddle of it. Is the common or is the sign of a problem?
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    Another problem...I give up!

    My 1984 Johnson 150hp has been sitting up for a few years. I'd run her with the water hooked up about twice a year. This year, I decided to start getting the boat out to the lake some. I made two very successful trips last month. Then, trouble started up. The week of July 4th, I never left the...
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    Trouble determining correct spark plug

    When I use the iboats tool for determining the correct sparkplug for my motor, it gives about 40 different model numbers. Could somene give me a hand? I have a 1984 Johnson 150 V6. Thanks.
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    Is the quote insane?

    I just got quoted $600 for rebuilding the carbs on my '84 Johnson 150 V6. I got the same quote from two different shops. That seems way out of line to me. Am I wrong on this? If a rebuild costs $15 each, thats $45 in total parts. At $80/hr in labor, they are estimating 7 hours to rebuild...
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    Is the quote insane?

    I just got quoted $600 for rebuilding the carbs on my '84 Johnson 150 V6. I got the same quote from two different shops. That seems way out of line to me. Am I wrong on this? If a rebuild costs $15 each, thats $45 in total parts. At $80/hr in labor, they are estimating 7 hours to rebuild...
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    '84 Johnson 150 wont idle

    I've been fixing up my dad's old '84 Stratos. Its in relatively good shape but has been sitting up for several years. This year I've dumped out the old gas and replaced with fresh gas and I've also had the impellor and lower gear lube changed. I've made a couple of trips to the lake so far...
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    Jig for lower foot

    I'm getting ready to work on my water pump but don't have a device to hold the lower foot on the bench while working on the water pump. Do you guys have any ideas, jigs, or tips for me? I have a bench vise but don't think the would work.
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    Impeller

    iboats sells water pump repair kits, impeller repair kits, and just impellers. For a motor that's been sitting up for a while, which do you recommend? There are no issues with the pump, rather this is just preventative maintenance. I've never replaced an impeller and didn't know if I could...
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    Repair Manuals

    Any brand recommendations? I've used Seloc manuals but they seem to not have detailed info. What others are out there that you would recommend? I'm in the early stages of waking up a sleeper...'84 Johnson 150hp V6
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    Need some TLC on an '84 Johnson 150hp V6

    I've got an old Stratos with an '84 Johnson 150hp V6 that hasn't seen the water in about 10 years. About once per year, I'll pull her out of the shop, hook up the water hose, and let her run for a few minutes. This year, I want to get her back on the water. What do you guys recommend I should...
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    Smart tab question for John

    I'm having trouble deciding where they should go. I've got the up and down placment determined by using the templete. But what about in the X- direction? How far from the engine (or the edge of the boat) should they go? The istructions aren't really clear on that. I have 16' Carolina Skiff...
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    Smart Tabs and transducer

    I just got a set of smart tabs in and was trying to decide where to mount them. The only place I can see to place them is about 3 inches from my transducer. Will the be a problem for the transducer? I mean, will the change in water flow cause the unit to not read correctly?
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    '84 Johnson 150 V6

    I've been working on my dad's 1984 Stratos 375V. It was a fine boat in its day, but has been neglected out in the weather for 10 years now. I striped it down and worked on everything. He now looks almost brand new. Well the boat is finished now, so I put new gas and oil in the tanks and...
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    Fuel Additives

    Do you guys recommend adding additives every time you get gas? I have a new 50 ETEC. I've seen people use additives in their fuel and didn't know if this would help or hurt motor life.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Chris
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    Aftermarket Tohatsu parts

    Where can I buy aftermarket parts for Tohatsu motors? I am looking for a place where I can buy carb jets.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Chris
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    Tohatsu 40hp

    What is the difference in the 40hp Tohatsu and the 50hp? Is the intake? carbs? or what?<br /><br />thanks,<br /><br />Chris
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    Motor wedges

    I have a 16' Carolina skiff with a 50hp E-tec. I have problems with the boat tending to porpose. I am not interested in smart tabs or hydrofins. My dealer suggested motor wedges. Does anyone have experiences with wedges? Will they eliminate the porposing?<br /><br />thanks,<br />Chris
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    Hydrofoils

    I have a 16' Carolina skiff with a 50hp Evinrude E-tec. These skiffs are bad to porpose when trimed up. What positive and negative effects will a hydrofoil make if I were to install it on the motor? What brand/models would you suggest?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Chris <br />South GA
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