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    Can you rotate the cover on a #438557 fuel pump?

    Can you rotate the cover (that is, the cover which has the fuel-in nipple) to improve clearance in my set up? Thanks.
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    1999 50 hp carb linkage I'm baffeled

    I bought a 1997 40 hp powerhead. Sent them my 1999 50 hp carburators to be rebuilt and mounted to the powerhead. Received the powerhead and can't understand how the linkage is supposed to work (see attached photo). Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
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    Hose routing for new fuel pump - 1999 Johnson 50 hp

    I have now replaced the powerhead and removed the VRO system. I have searched and searched the forum and YouTube for directions on how to route the hoses from the new fuel pump without success. I am guessing that the hose from the pulse nipple of the new fuel pump should be attached to the...
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    Powerhead replacement - 1999 Johnson 50 hp

    I am replacing a seized powerhead on a 1999 johnson 50 hp motor with a complete used powerhead. It seems pretty straightforward, but I am asking you experienced members if there are any cautions or suggestions that you can make to make my life easier as I do the replacement. Thanks.
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    Slack in prop shaft 1999 Johnson 50 hp

    How much play is acceptable in prop shaft 1999 Johnson 50 hp. When I ROTATE my propeller shaft there is an approximate 1/8 of a turn worth of play. (No play front to back) Am I headed for touble? Thanks. .
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    Long shaft motor - what qualifies?

    I want to put a larger horsepower motor on my 1989 Lowe pontoon. May be a 40, 50 or 60 horsepower; might be a Johnson or a Mercury. I understand from reading the posts that I must buy a long shaft motor, but I don't know what that means in terms of shaft length. Would a 20" shaft qualify or...
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