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    Gear shifting 2000 J150

    Hi, Couple of questions about proper shifting for 2000 J150. Last trip to lake, going into reverse when backing off trailer, gears did not quite mesh and got slight grinding until shift lever pushed further back (single lever shift/throttle control). I realize proper technique is to move...
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    2000 Johnson 150hp Faststrike J150MXS1G - Stalls after running

    Hello, First time on lake with above motor. Started/idled brilliantly. Ran 1 mile at 2000rpm, then 2 mile at 4000rpm. There was a slight loss of rpm and recovery during the 2mi run. Shutdown to swim/fish for an hour. Started/idled fine. Pushed throttle ahead, at 1500rpm engine died...
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    2001 Evinrude 150 Fast Strike Military version

    Can anyone tell me what the proper compression on the above motor should be? id e150mxsig Thanks.
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    1988 Johnson 150 - skipping, I think

    Hello, The above motor has run fine until end of last weekend and today. Last weekend Went out, idled fine, top speed/cruising speed fine. Stopped for lunch then did long slow trip back to dock. Just before getting to dock, went to power up and it sounded/felt like it was skipping. Did not lose...
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    1988 Jsn 150 - Charging system

    Hello, How would I check the charging system of the above motor? I have no volt gauge on the dash, I have put a multimeter on the battery before and during engine running, but don't see any appreciable difference. Somewhere I have read how to check this system at rectifier/regulator, but can't...
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    Hynautic K-10 Special Tools?

    Hi, Wondering if rebuilding a K-10 cylinder will require any specialized tools? I realize a torch, pipe wrench, and vice are going to be key, but other than that, are there any gotchas to lookout for if I'm going to redo the seals?? Thanks, Winfield
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    1998 Johnson 150hp different head temps

    Hello, Referencing the above engine, I have just replaced water pump imp, gaskets, and thermos, and springs under thermos. With infrared heat gun got the following running on hose. time...left...right 0min...86...86 1min...103...103 2min...110...113 3min...114...117 4min...114...122...
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    Vendor suggestions for rebuilt powerhead

    Hello, Seems there are multitudes of vendors who sell rebuilt powerheads. I was wondering if folks may have some feedback on some of them? I am looking to replace ph on 1988 Johnson 150 v6 crossflow. The unit I have runs, but according to local mechanic sounds "loose" when running. I tend to...
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    1988 Johnson 150 - black ooze

    Hello, After a couple of months of sitting, I've noticed some black ooze coming out from the top portion of the lower leg. I tried removing the 4 bolts that attach the cowling to investigate further, but that didn't seem to loosen anything up (?). Could someone tell what this may be from, is...
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    Aluminum frame top for Sea Ox

    Hi, Currently working on a 1989 20' Sea Ox, walkaround version, http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/gNx5ElcZ2fabn44TLEP16TPMFGspHqGFO_myBYDLSys?feat=directlink, that I would like to get an idea of cost for an aluminum frame for a top, or any other possible ways of sun cover other than bimini...
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    1988 Johnson 150 ignition alarm question

    Hi, I'm wondering if this is normal behavior.... If I turn key switch one click right to on, I get normal chirp. If I then turn it back to off, and then back to on (without ever starting motor), I get continuous beep, so turn back off. If I let sit for 30 secs or turn battery off and back on...
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    Bending SS bow rail

    Hi, I am working of a 20' Sea Ox. The SS bow rail is bent down approx 5" at the absolute front, with the bend starting at the first set of stanchions on either side. I'm wondering if SS can be heated and bent back or if there are other techniques that would work to bend SS? Also, is SS rail the...
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    1989 Johnson150 Comp Test Results

    Hi, This motor is new to me and not been run in 3 years. Was kept up prior to that. I'm a little nervous to post these results, but here goes.... top left 80 top right 75 mid left 82 mid right 90 low left 80 low right 93 The right cylinder head looks newer than left (left...
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    1989 Johnson 150 - Where to start?

    Hi, I have purchased the above motor that has not been run in 3 years. It was put away with full tank (70gallons,but did not have fuel stabilizer). I have started draining out the old fuel so I can add fresh, but am wondering the best way to go about bringing engine back online? I am told it...
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    1989 Sea Ox 200C Transom question

    Hello, I am beginning work on a 1989 Sea Ox 200C. The first, and so far only item that needs attention (I think) is an area in the starboard transom. See images (3) here, http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/gsJYLkYxfJyGzZpidxtoiTPMFGspHqGFO_myBYDLSys?feat=directlink I am wondering what the...
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