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    Sea Doo Techs need help

    Working on a Sea Doo GSX Limited with a friend and it has a problem. It keeps blowing the 15 amp fuses,either the one in the back by the solenoid or the one mounted up on the CDI box. We have (I THINK) narrowed it down to a plug that goes into the motor by the oil pump,which I assume is the...
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    1996 Kawi 1100 ZXI,what top speed to expect

    I am working on a 1996 Kawi 1100 ZXI triple for a friend, and when I took it out for a cuff the other day I was surprised that it only hit 43mph at 6800rpms. It is running good,all 3 cyls firing,plugs looked good,compression is good. This particular boat has no trim,which I assume would help...
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    Can I rinse gearcase with kerosene

    I am working on a lower unit for a friend,(1998 Rude 50 hp) and the oil was pretty crude looking. I am putting all new seals in,but I want to rinse it out, am I safe to rinse it with kerosene.
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    Can I lower pitch on Raker

    I just picked up a Raker prop on e-bay,14 by 20 pitch for my 1993 Johnson 120,,but I am worried that the 20 pitch might be a tad high. Can prop shops take pitch out,and is there any negatives to this process. I have been chomping at the bit to try a Raker,,and the deal was good so I could not...
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    Can I lower pitch on Raker

    I just picked up a Raker prop on e-bay,14 by 20 pitch for my 1993 Johnson 120,,but I am worried that the 20 pitch might be a tad high. Can prop shops take pitch out,and is there any negatives to this process. I have been chomping at the bit to try a Raker,,and the deal was good so I could not...
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    Raker Prop

    Like all other guys with boats,I am in a neverending quest to pickup a few more mph.I have heard great things about the Raker prop's.I do not want to commit to buying one until I know what pitch/diameter is right for my set-up.The motor is a 1993 Johnson 120 hp t/t on a 19 ft alum boat.I know I...
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    Dhadley,need advice Johnson 120

    First off,thanks for ALL your help in the past,and I think I speak for a lot of people.You have been giving me advice on how to get my boat a bit faster.Will refresh you on the boat,,1989 Spectrum 19 foot aluminum w/1993 Johnson 120 t/t 90 degree v motor.I have tried various props,with varied...
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    Do I need a Jackplate

    I need/want more speed. Boat is a 19 foot aluminum Spectrum,with a 1993 Johnny 120 hp. w/trim/tilt. I am currently running approx 42-43..(gps) I have run OMC aluminum props,,ballistic,,Stiletto and a unknown stainless,,and my results were very minimal,,like within 2 mph with all props.I lifted...
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    Timing Not cooperating,,,Joe Reeves,anyone

    Motor is a 1993 Johnson 120 hp,,90degree motor. Timing is supposed to be 18btdc,,,well here is my dilemma..When checking it,I am getting a reading really high,and someone said that the motor will give a false reading until it warms up a bit,some kind of a cold start system.So I put the motor in...
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    Hey Dhadley,new prop results

    These first readings I posted a few weeks ago,when the cav plate was even with bottom of boat.<br />Boat is a 19 foot aluminum,,,motor is a 1993 Johnny 120..<br />1st prop,3 blade stainless(not sure of brand) 12 3/8 by 21 pitch,approx 41-42 mph,5100-5200 rpm's with motor trimmed to top line. <br...
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    Inboard starts then stalls

    Trying to help a buddy wuth a IO boat.It will start,runfor 20 seconds then stall,but start again and run for another 20 seconds.I thought possibly a broke fuel line,but they look ok.Could this possibly be a fuel pump.Any info much appreciated.
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    Do trim/tilt units have fuses

    I have a 1993 Johnny 120,,,and I pulled a boner,,,left the key on all day.I was doing some measuring earlier and left the key on.Went out a while ago(inbetween thunder boomers)and was going to do some more research on motor,and waala,trim was acting slow and funny.Hooked up battery charger for a...
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    Prop results,need advice

    Boat is a 19 foot aluminum,,,motor is a 1993 Johnny 120..<br />1st prop,3 blade stainless(not sure of brand) 12 3/8 by 21 pitch,approx 41-42 mph,5100-5200 rpm's with motor trimmed to top line. <br /><br />2nd prop,Michigam Ballistic(stainless) 13 3/8 by 19 pitch,,44-45 mph,5400-5500 rpm's with...
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    Will raising motor be harder on Transom

    I hear Dhadley and others talikng about raising the motor to get the most out of your motor,but my question is,would this be harder on a transom.It seems like that there would a smaller area on the transom supporting the weight/stress of the motor.
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    Any advice on 96 Toyota T-100

    I am looking at picking up a 96 T-100 extra cab,truck has around 110,000 miles,which isnt major for a toyota.Has anyone ever owned this particular truck.I have had 3 small toys,and they have been bulletproof.The price is around 8200.00 ,,truck is in pretty good shape.
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    How unreliable are electric shift Rude's

    I found a project boat for my nephew's,which has what I believe to be a 1973 Rude 50 hp with the elec shift.It has sat for a few years.How bad are these motor's.Between my brother and I,we can figure out about any electrical problem.What do we need to look for before we light it up.I plan on...
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    Need help,timing way off!!!

    Motor is a 1993 Johnson 120hp. The timing spec on carb cover says 18degree BTDC,,but I came up with 23,with the boat on land.I pulled all the plugs,all were grounded,,unhooked the throttle cable,held the throttle wide open,and had my dad hit the key.I had a constant 23 degrees,which from what I...
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    OK,,What is best stainless prop,,let it begin

    I know that opinions will vary greatly on this,so let it fly.I want to try a new stainless prop on my boat,,19 foot aluminum with a 1993 Johnny 120. I have it in my mind that the ballistic has to be right up there,correct me if I am wrong.It just seems that it is a unique design.Please give me...
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    Where to find model/serial number

    We have what we believe is a 1986 Johnson 90 hp,and we need to find the model serial number.The sticked on the motor bracket is missing,,can see where it was,but it is not there.We want to insure the boat,but i know we will need model /serial numbers off motor.Is there any other areas on the...
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    Need proper timing sequence,1993 Johnny 120

    I just picked up this motor and I want to make sure the timing is correct.I know this has been talked about many times before,and i did search it,but it was a lot of questions unanswered.I assume the #1 cyl. is the top cyl. on the starboard side.On the flywheel, there is 2 sets of timing...
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