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    1996 Johnson 200 Venom

    Looking at purchasing the above motor. Any known problems with this year model or make?<br /><br />Also, what is the difference bewteen the Venom, Intruder, Ocean Runner, etc?
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    Lower Unit Interchange

    Can someone tell me for sure if a lower unit off a 1974 85hp Evinrude (Model # 85493-B) will work on a 1973 115hp Johnson (Model # 115ESL73M).<br /><br />Also, will a tilt/trim unit off a 1977 115hp Johnson (Model # 115ETL77S) work on the same 1973 115hp mentioned above?<br /><br />Thanks in...
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    New Project...Need Floor Advice

    I have decided to take on and complete a floor project that someone else lost interest in. The boat is a 1989 21' Kenner. Overall, the stringers aren't in too bad of condition. Mainly in small spots where the floor was screwed or nailed in and the glass was penetrated. I bought the boat just...
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    Onboard Charger Wiring

    I just recently purchased a dual-bank onboard charger for my boat. Unfortunately I am unable to find a good mounting location in the rear rigging compartment where the batteries are located. My question is, would it be acceptable to mount the charger in the center console, and extend the...
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    Charging / Tach Prob. Rectifier?

    I have a 1982 Johnson 150. Recently, and only at high speeds / rpm's the Tach will zero out. I noticed yesterday that at the same time the tach was reading zero, my voltage gauge (that I connected directly to the battery) was reading 16 volts. When I slowed down, both gauges returned to...
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    Correct Prop? RPM Range?

    I just purchased a rebuilt 1982 Johnson 150, and am trying to determine a correct prop for my conditions. I have a 20' Bayhawk boat w/ hydraulic jackplate.<br /><br />First off, can someone tell me the correct max RPM's I should be turning? Someone told me there is a few years (early eighties)...
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    Reverse Gear Prob. 1982 150HP

    I need opinions on my 1982 Johnson 150. It won't go into reverse. Just grinds when you try to engage with either the control or manually with cable disconnected. I dropped lower unit and checked shift rod height..appears within spec.<br /><br />Also if you manually place motor in reverse...
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    1974 Johnson 115HP

    I have an opportunity to purchase a 1974 Johnson 115. Can someone tell me anything about this motor? Good or bad, any known problems?<br /><br />The guy tells me this isn't an electronic shift. Isn't this the year that it should be? I have heard horror stories about the elec. shift motors...
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    Tilt / Trim Gauge

    Can someone tell me on the OMC outboard sending unit does the resistance increase or decrease as the sending unit is pushed down (motor is lowered).<br /><br />I am looking at some new gauges, and some work backwards. I want to be sure this gauge will work with my sending unit.<br /><br...
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    OMC Lower Unit Gears

    Can someone look up these two OMC part numbers and tell me specifically which engine they are for? Should be a lower unit forward and reverse gear. I have an '87 40hp and need to see if these will work.<br /><br />OMC Part # 325923 (Forward Gear)<br />OMC Part # 399766 (Reverse Gear)<br /><br...
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    40hp Lower Unit

    I have a friend who blew out his lower unit. The motor is a 1987 Johnson 40hp. Can someone tell me what other lower units might be interchangeable with this motor? Will a 50hp unit work? And what year models/ranges?<br /><br />Thanks<br />Bryant
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    70hp Evinrude Fuel Problem?

    Hello all...<br /><br />I have a 1977 70hp Evinrude that is driving me crazy. I bought the motor about a week and a half ago. Tested compression (140, 135, 135 cold, 130, 130, 125 when warm) and the engine is spotless as far as overall condition.<br /><br />First thing I did was replace the...
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    Control Cable Help

    I just bought a 1977 70hp Evinrude to replace a blown 1986 40hp Evinrude I had on my boat. I have noticed that the motor end of the control cables have different connections. I was wondering if the control box ends are the same. In other words will I still be able to use my "1986" control box...
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    Evinrude 115 Died - Need Help!

    Hello. I have a 1986 115 Evinrude that I need suggestions on. I had the motor completely rebuilt at the end of last summer (New powerhead, carb kits, etc.) and it has run super ever since. I fished all day Saturday in the Bay and it ran perfect. Unloaded it from the trailer this morning and...
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    Evinrude Fuel Pump

    Hello all..<br /><br />I have a '85 90hp Evinrude that originally had the VRO system on it. Ever since I have owned the boat, the VRO system has been disconnected and I have manually mixed the oil and gas. Now it's time for a fuel pump replacement (boat misses at WOT, comes back to life when...
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    Need help with a project...

    Ok here goes...About a year ago I built a barge. (For those who aren't familiar, it's basically a floating small house which there are about 20 on the local lake). It is 50' long by 25' wide and floated by 24 styrofoam 4X8X2 blocks. I decided (after seeing a few others) that I am going to put...
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