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    New Lower Unit

    Hi:<br /><br />My lower unit on an 8-year old OMC 150 recently failed and needs to be replaced or rebuilt. The mechanic, who I have a lot of confidence in based on past work, told me that the gearcase is in bad shape and the housing is bent. He recommended against re-building, and quoted me...
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    Source for Wiring Harness

    Hi everyone,<br /><br />I'm looking for a good source for a wiring harness for a 1995 Johnson 150. My dealer is out of business, and I can't get the other local dealer's attention for a month or so. I've looked online and found various parts dealers, but I've called a couple and they haven't...
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    Johnson 150 Won't Start

    My 1996 Johnson 150 won't start. It was running great today for about an hour, didn't notice anything unusual (sputtering, loss of power, etc.) Brought it down to an idle, and it cut off abruptly. I noticed the following:<br /><br />1) Plenty of fuel (looked in tank, bulb gets firm, smell of...
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    Spring Checklist

    Hi everyone,<br /><br />I've got a 95 Johnson Ocean 150, which runs great and has had no major problems. My dealer went out of business, and I wasn't too happy with them anyway, so this year I plan to do the Spring commissioning myself, and am looking for advice on what to do, aside from the...
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    Prop damage

    I'm hoping someone here can help me figure out how much damage I did today.<br /><br />I was running my boat today through a channel at high tide when I hit something below the surface. It must have been hard as hell, because about 1/2 inch of one of the prop blades is bent over, and the bottom...
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