Re: Timing Parts Compatibility
VJ200TXESM - The old part can't be repaired as I don't have the pieces. I would love to just modify what I have to make it work, but I'm not familiar with the overall mechanics behind the mechanism.
Does anyone know if the Spark Advance Assembly 396667 is a suitable replacement for Spark Advance Assembly 432095? Seems like OMC probably changed the design because the 432095 kept snapping off at the threaded end. I'd hate to trash a whole working engine because one stupid plastic part broke.
Re: 1990 Johnson 200 full throttle issues
OK. I've finally had a chance to check my shop manual, and I'm certain I'm missing some parts for the Max Spark Advance adjustment (See attached pic). I've tried checking most of the parts sources I can find on the web, and the parts don't appear to be...
I have a 1990 Johnson 200 VJ200TXESM that is giving me issues when running above 3200-3500 RPM. It'll go up to 4500 RPM roughly at WOT, and run good for 30-40 seconds, then it will lag down to about 2500 RPM, then begin surging between 2500 RPM and WOT. If I run it around 3500-4000 it'll run...
I have a 1990 Johnson 200 that I am trying to change the water pump on. I have removed the 4 obvious bolts (then put them back in just a few turns), the trim tab and the bolt under it, and the bolt on the anode (just in case, wasn't sure if that went through). I have disconnected the shift rod...
OK. A friend of mine's father passed away, and in an effort to help her mother clean junk out of their yard, I am now in possession of my first boat... and it's going to be a project. The boat is a Beretta model MH-164-R1, manufactured in 1978 I believe. All I've had time to do is clean the...
