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    1988 88 spl swap fo GT 150

    I have a 1988 laser 1720 with a 1988 88hp spl on it. i can only get 38 mph out of my rig at 4600 rpm with a 19 pitch aluminum prop. the wot rpm for this motor is 5500 rpm. I don't know the compression on the motor because I'm in the middle of redoing the floors and the motor is off the boat. i...
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    1988 Laser 1720 Rebuild

    Re: 1988 Laser 1720 Rebuild got the deck off and the foam removed.
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    Can I change my 88 spl into a 120????

    Some one told me that from a 88 hp to a 140 hp all the Johnsons were the same except for the carbs and exhaust. So my question is, if I find a blown 120 can I take the carbs and exhaust off it and put on my 88 and have a 120?
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    1988 Laser 1720 Rebuild

    Re: 1988 Laser 1720 Rebuild let me try and repost this pic.
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    1988 Laser 1720 Rebuild

    I'm starting a complete rebuild on my 88 laser. So far i have Found out I need to pull the cap and replace the deck, stringers,and more than likely the transom. I have been around boats all my life but this will be my first rebuild. Any and all help will be greatly apprenticed. All my friends...
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