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    1988 johnson 88 spl midsection removal

    Hey Guys and Gals, I took my Tri toon out last week and had to be towed back in as my steering neck broke on my motor, I was told that it is easier to replace the mid section, than it is to replace the neck and shaft, since the power head has to come out, I cant find any info anyplace on the mid...
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    1988 Johnson 88 Lower unit water Leak

    Hi folks i,m still trying to put my puzzle together one piece at a time, I came across this picture today of a lower end water leak, My engine does the same thing when i use the ear muffs. I checked the parts list and it shows no gasket, I replaced t-stats cleaned water jackets, Rebuilt water...
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    1988 88 hp 2 part question Head bolt torque ? and water deflector?

    Hi Folks does any one have the head bolt torque specs and tightening sequence for a Johnson 1988 88 I pulled the heads just to check the water jackets and also to check the water deflectors, Both are in good shape. What is the purpose of these little pieces of rubber AKA deflectors ? and would...
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    Newbie here with a 3 part question

    Good day all. I picked up a fixer upper 22 foot pontoon for the family, it came with a 90hp v4 Johnson. I cant tell the year or model number as i cant find the numbers where they are supposed to be located. Question number 1 could these numbers be anyplace other than a tag or as described in...
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