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    93 Johnson 48 HP won't idle

    My motor runs OK from slightly above idle in gear to WOT. When I try to throttle back to idle, it dies. The carbs have been rebuilt, new plugs. Makes life interesting at boat ramps. Any ideas?
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    Johnson 4HP Deluxe parts

    I purchased the above motor a few years ago and I am just now getting to fixing it up. No idea of the history, everything looks new and undamaged, original plugs, turns over OK etc. I am looking for parts such as carb rebuild, water pump, electrical etc. The parts listings I find do not list...
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    1993 Johnson 48 HP cooling

    I put the new water pump impeller kit in and no water out the tell-tale. Assuming I did something wrong, I dropped the lower unit again and rechecked everything, double checked the direction of the impeller blades and put it all back together again, including that stupid shift rod screw that...
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    Shift rod screw on a 1993 johnson 48 hp?

    OK, I am no great mechanic but I can read fairly well. I am going to put a water pump kit and carburetor kits in this motor because I have no idea how long it sat dry or if they were ever replaced, and the motor ran rerally rough last year. My SELOC Manual on pg 7-13 for removal of the lower...
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    Carburetor rebuild

    I am planning a carb rebuild on my 1993 48HP Johnson outboard. I have never been into a carb before, much less two of them. Any tips and tricks pf the trade would be appreciated.
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    Six inch Jack Plate on Jon Boat

    I have a Duracraft 18' X 60" John Boat, probably about a '92 or '93. I have taken everything out and off the boat. I will replace the old rotten plywood floor entirely and run one 48HP Johnson motor. Questions: Is plywood the best floor material? Would "5/4" deck boards work well for a floor...
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    Choosing which Johnson 48 to keep

    I have a '94 and a '93 Johnson 48 HP, both are on one boat, tilt and trim on each, remote controls, electric start. I plan to use only one motor on the boat next spring (moved back to center on the transom naturally). Both run OK except for minor idle issues. Intuitilvely, one would keep the...
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    Johnson 48 Idle problem

    Seems to run OK at various speeds but will not idle in gear. Stalls out after 3 or 4 seconds at lowest speed.
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