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    1999 Suzuki DT140 Lower Unit What did I do wrong?

    Here is the background. I have twin DT 140's on my boat. Last fall I decided to replace the water pumps because I had a suspicion that they had never been changed. After removing the water pumps from both motors I decided to replace the corroded Drive Shaft housings as well. I purchased the...
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    1998 Suzuki DT 140 EFI

    I have twins on my boat and I have a maintenance question. Do these EFI motors have O2 sensors. I want to decarbon them using Seafoam but I have heard Seafoam damages O2 sensors. Can anyone comment on this. Am I OK to use the Dunk method with Seafoam or should I use a product such as Ring...
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    Control Box issues

    WHen I recently installed my 2000 model 150HP Johnson with the included control box, I have an issue when I put the engine in reverse. When it goes into reverse I have idle speed and nothing else. The lever wont go down any further. When I use the fast idle in the box, I have the full range...
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    Tach Setting

    The tach for my 2000 Johnson 150 has 2 settings. Do I need to set it to 5 or 6? Thanks
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    Newer motor, what will convert over?

    I am retiring the 1987 200 Johnson for a 2000 150 Johnson. The motor comes with it's own controls. Will my old tach work? What other items will I need? Thanks in advance.
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    1984 4 HP Force

    I need to replace the spark plug. Can someone<br />please tell me what plug and what gap? Thank you very much.
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    Primer celenoid on 1987 Johnson 200

    Wasn't there a service bulletin on these way back when? Mine does not spray fuel in when you pump the bulb unless you put it in the manual position. You can then hear the fuel spraying in. It works fine once the motor cranks.
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    Where to buy eisenglass?

    Where to buy and about how much does it cost? I am thinking of making my own curtains. Thanks in advance
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    erratic tach readings

    The tach on my 1987 200 HP Johnson starts acting up after the motor warms up. It reads fine for the first 5 minutes and then starts dancing all over the place. After a few more minutes, it quits all together. The thing that is confusing me he is the volt reading. It is still charging. I have...
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    Tach Problems---An ode to IBOATS

    During my last fishing trip I noticed the tach on my 1987 200 HP Johnson was dancing all over the range and would not read correctly. The next day I came on this site and rather than posting a new question, I used the SEARCH feature in the middle of the screen and immediately found a plethora...
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    1987 johnson 200 Lower Unit Seal kit

    Does anyone have the part number? Thanks a million.<br />James
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    Force Outboard Parts

    I need a carb kit for a 1987 4HP Force. Specifically I need the needle spring and the carb bowl O-ring. I have struck out locally.<br />Can anyone help? Thanks
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    Lost speed due to bottom painting

    How much of a drop off can you expect?
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    Counter Rotating Motor as a single setup

    Has anyone every done this? Any problems? Sometimes these motors are available for less money than the standard rotation. Thanks in advance.
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    175 Johnson Fast Strike

    I am considering purchasing this motor used from a dealer. What besides the compression and lower unit should I inspect before buying it? Thanks for your responses.
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