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    Idle speed low '88 Johnson

    Hi, I picked up a used engine and installed it. Its a 1988 Johnson 3cyl inline 60HP. Runs good and strong but the idle is very low and stalls a lot, even when warm. I want to increase the idle speed. Do I turn the large plastic thumb wheel or do I turn the screw on the throttle arm? I...
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    Guess my weight

    I'm trying to get an estimate weight on boat and trailer. 16" long. Let's hear your best estimates.
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    Dslse

    Re: Dslse Here is a screenshot. Hopefully this help. Thanks
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    Dslse

    I feel real stupid asking this. I just started shopping for a new engine. What does DSLSE stand for?
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    Driveshaft removal

    Re: Driveshaft removal Not sure how well it shows in the photo. The leading edge on all the splines are worn. What would cause this? Can I still use it in this condition?
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    Driveshaft removal

    How difficult is it to replace the driveshaft on 86 Johnson? I picked up a used lower unit and the splines look damaged or worn. I would like to swap them if possible. thanks
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    Dual battery VSR switch

    Anyone use this? How's it been working for you? Seems a bit expensive but real easy to setup. http://www.dfna.info/dual-battery-kit.html
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    Made my own engine tilter

    You may have seen these overpriced engine tilters around. I didn't want to spend big bucks on one so I made my own. My engine weighs about 250 lbs and after 3 or 4 tilts my arm gets very sore. This helps greatly. Also not pictured, I made and adjustment to it. I added another lever for my...
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    Fine cocktail mix

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAIOxlKDx_A&feature=player_embedded
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    Euro-Style

    What exactly is a Euro-Style boat? How does a Euro-Style V-Hull compare to a standard V-Hull? Thanks
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    Why is my new prop worse than my old?

    I bought a used boat this summer and it had a very chewed up aluminum prop. I replaced it with a brand new prop with the same specs and now I get less RPM and less speed. '86 Johnson 60HP. 13 1/4 x 17" Pitch. Both aluminum, both same size and pitch. old prop 35 mph / 5600 RPM new prop 31...
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    Temperature Switch

    I noticed the same part number, some switches for sale have one wire and some have two. Is the 2 wire a more modern design and can it replace the single? Also, to remove the old switch. Does it just pull straight out of the head? Thanks
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    Warning horn trouble

    Hi, I picked up an '86 this summer and found the warning horn melted. I bought a used one on ebay, the guy claimed it works. Plugged it in and nothing. Grounded tan wire and nothing. Connected straight to battery and nothing. What am I missing? or did I get scammed? Is the horn supposed...
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    Docking competition

    Seen this vid. Never seen anything like it before http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zqsfRUJn2I
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    What's up with my kill switch?

    Recently purchased this used boat. Cannot figure out this kill switch. I tried pushing/pulling/turning it :confused:
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    Variable pitch prop

    Just a curious question. Why don't they make a variable pitch prop? Variable props on airplanes have been used for years. It just seems so logical :confused:
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    Prop pitch question

    Hi, I've got an '86 Johnson 60 fiberglass fish/ski boat. Prop is 13 1/4 x 17" pitch. WOT is 35mph 5600 rpm. Can anyone give me a top speed guestimate and RPM on switching to 19" pitch? Also. Rarely I've got 4 adults in the boat but it runs like a slug when I do. Will 19 pitch prop help...
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    Impeller help.

    Doing my first impeller change. The impeller on the new one looks opposite from the old one. If only I could flip it over it would be fine. Is there something I'm missing? Part 396725 '86 60HP Thanks
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    Fuel pump fitting

    OK, dumb question here. I'm doing my first VRO conversion and don't know which is the outlet. Inlet is clearly marked but not the outlet or pulse. I tried blowing into the inlet but no air comes out of either. Thanks.
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    Lower unit removal

    Quick question as I've never removed one before. Do you need to first drain all the gear oil or is it sealed? Thanks
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