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    Need help on thermostat seal installation

    Hello all, I am having trouble getting the thermostat seals installed in the cylinder head of a 1995 Johnson V6 60 degree looper. I have seals from Johnson and I cannot seem to get them to fit the opening in the cylinder head. I have them oriented with marked side facing cylinder head. They...
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    1995 Johnson Quick Strike hose routing

    Re: 1995 Johnson Quick Strike hose routing Cat Twenty Two, Faztbullet, Thanks for responding, I will try to post pictures. Part of the routing is the vapor pump.
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    1995 Johnson Quick Strike hose routing

    Hello, I am in need of a hose routing diagram for all the hoses on this motor with the exception of the recirculation lines. I have the manual but it does not show what I need. If need be, I can post pictures of the connections I need or am not sure of. Thanks in advance RCB130
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    95 Johnson 150Hp V6 Rebuild question

    Hello all, I had previously posted a similar question on this motor. The question is two parts: 1. What is a simple way to align the main bearings with their dowel pins in the block? I have Joe Reeves method and I was wondering if there are any others. 2. Once the pins are aligned, how do you...
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    Crankshaft seal orientation

    Hello again, This is for a model J150GLEOM, 1995 V6 looper. Does anyone know the orientation of the upper crankshaft seal? Is the spring on the lip on the engine side or on the flywheel side? I am thinking on the engine side but I do not know. Thanks in advance RCB130
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    crankshaft installation tips

    Hello, Working on a 95 150Hp looper, J150GLEOM. Any neat tricks to line up the main bearings with the dowel pins in the block? This one is driving me nuts, spent half a day trying to align them. Thanks rcb130
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    Pistons too tight?

    Hello to all, I am helping a friend do a complete rebuild on a 95 Johnson 150 Hp V6. Here is my question: How tight should the new piston/ring assembly be in the bore? Should we be able to push the piston to the bottom of the bore(with rings installed) with one hand or does it require a rubber...
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    crankshaft seal sleeve removal

    Hello again, What are the ways to remove the lower crankcase seal sleeve on a 1995 Johnson V6 150Hp carb looper? Model J150GLEOM. Manual says it should slide off crankshaft. It won't. Is a puller or press required? Any alternative methods of removal? Thanks rcb130
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    Johnson cylinder sleeves

    PLease, does anyone know the answer to my questions below? Hello, I have a 1995 Johnson 150 Hp V6 carbed Model J150GLEOM I am working on. I have two questions: 1. What is the cylinder sleeve material and is it hardened? 2. On each cylinder head next to the middle spark plug there is a tapped...
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    question for Dhadley or Tashasdaddy

    I have a 1995 Johnson V6 150 Hp Model J150GLEOM that I am working on for a friend. He burned a hole in #3 piston. Upon pulling the piston I found the rings "welded" to the piston. The cylinder head for that piston when cleaned up has a lot of very small pits in one area of the top of the...
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    Tillotson 1364-7909 Carb float setting

    Hello to All, I have a 1983 Merc 9.8 Hp two stroke with Tillotson 1364-7909 Carb. Can anyone tell me what the float drop should be? Thanks in advance and happy boating rcb130
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    what type of fuel connector is this?

    Hello, I just picked up a 2003 Johnson four stroker model J10tel4st. The fuel line connector on the engine cowl is a new one to me. It looks similar to a male air line fitting, not the standard evinrude/johnson two pin fitting. It measures .4375 Dia or just a hair over 10mm. Can anyone give...
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    detailed instructions on setting 1974 merc 850 timing

    I am working on a 1974 Merc 850, Serial No. 3877808. Can anyone give me detailed instructions on how to advance or retard the timing on this motor? I see all kinds of posts on this forum pertaining to adjusting the timing but nothing that is clearly stated other than "adjust the timing for 4-6...
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    old merc three button tilt/trim help

    I have a 1974 merc 850 with the two cylinder tilt/trim with three actuating buttons. Can anyone tell me how the buttons are to work? It seems that sometimes the middle and "up" button need to be pressed at the same time. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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    clam cannino please comment

    Should a 1974 merc 85 Hp have a telltale stream on start up or is it dependent on a thermostat opening first? Thanks
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    clam cannino please comment

    Should a 1974 merc 85 Hp have a telltale stream on startup or is it dependent upon a thermostat opening first? Thanks
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    1974 850 water pump question

    Is the pee stream on a 1974 merc 850 dependent on thermostat opening before the telltale shows a stream of water or should it be right after the engine starts? Thanks
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    1974 Merc 850 tilt/trim

    Hello to all, I am working on a 1974 merc 850 tilt/trim unit for a friend. We just mounted it on his boat and I am trying to lower the motor manually as the pump is not mounted yet. This is a two ram system with a remote pump with two solenoids on it. Does this unit not have a manual release to...
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    Need help identifying year and part substitution

    Hello, I have a Johnson engine Model J50BELCB, Ser #J6092986. What is the model year of this motor? My chart does not show this model configuration. Also, I know this is a 50 Hp 2 stroke motor. What carbs will fit and produce the same horsepower or greater. I bought the motor without any carbs...
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    where are these used?

    Hello to all, I have some parts laying about that I need application help on. I put these numbers into the standard places and no one can identify them. 1.397657 is the top cover of a recoil starter, 397975 is on the lower or flywheel side. 2.434391 is a gearbox bearing carrier. I need help...
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