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    What would cause a motor to only get up to 2300 RPM at full throttle (1988 Johnson)

    First thank everyone who has helped me on this forum. This forum is invaluable! I have been able to fix a few problems on my boat for free and learn more about boats, which I love. Now I have a new problem that I hope I can also fix. I have a 1988 Johnson 88 HP SPL. The last two times I have...
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    Tilt/Trim Fluid Type on 1988 Johnson SPL 88 Horsepower

    I have a 1988 Johnson 88 Horsepower SPL motor. Lately it has been slow to respond when using the power tilt/trim - I have to hold in the up or down button for 10 or 15 seconds before it raises or lowers, even though the noise starts immediately. I am thinking the fluid is low? What type of fluid...
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    Where to get Solenoid for 88 HP Johnson SPL (1988)?

    It looks like I might need a new Solenoid for my 88 Johnson SPL. I still have to clean the connections to make sure that is not the problem, but in the mean time I thought I should ask where I can get a solenoid for it. I heard NAPA has a marine line, and may have what I am looking for...
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    Sometimes Motor Cranks, Sometimes it doesn't - Runs great when it gets started - Why?

    I am confused and really hoping to get some help as I am going boating tomorrow afternoon and would love to have this fixed, so I do not have to worry about getting stranded. So here's the deal - 88 Johnson SPL (1988). Bought the motor and boat (1988 Stingray Super Sport Bowrider) from a guy a...
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    Accidentally left fast idle throttle control up on 1967 Mercury

    Hi All, I was given a boat with a 1967 950SS Mercury. I have driven newer boats but never old ones. I did not know that I was supposed to put the black lever (fast idle throttle control) down before taking it out on the water, and once out on the water it would not go fast at all. I think it...
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    Help replacing Rotor in 1967 Mercury 950 SS Please

    When I was out on the water my distributor cap came loose while at full throttle. Since that happened it bumped up against my Rotor and the Rotor shattered. I have ordered a new Distributor Cap and Rotor that will be here tomorrow or the next day. In an unrelated note I have remodeled several...
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    67Mercury 950SS 95hp will not change gears

    Forgive my ignorance on this please this is my first boat and it was given to me by a friend. I know a lot about a lot of things but motors and especially boat motors are not one of them. But I am good at fixing things around the house and yard and a lot of things. It is a white and blue 1972...
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