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    2 Cycle oil shelf life?

    How lomg will an oil like quicksilver last.<br />I had my boat stored for over a year, should I chamge the oil in my reservoir tanks?
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    Useful life of fuel tanks???

    I have a 1986 Grady White Sailfish. Do fuel tanks need to be changed or cleaned? Will a stainless steel fuel tank last forever? Do lines need to be changed or checked? Any input would be greatly appreciated.
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    Handling twin outboards

    Anyone know of good book on twin outboard handling. I :) know the basics, but want more in depth advice on moving, spinning, walking etc.<br />Any input would be appreciated.<br />Michael
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    Outboard motor cover(JOHNSON)

    Does any one know where to get a Johnson 155 hp motor cover? Johnson website doesn't seem to have one.<br />Michael
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    Old Gas???????

    You Guys are scaring me. 6 months, everyone who stores a boat here on Long Island will store 100-150 gallons of fuel for at least 7-8 months. I tried to sell mine last year so my fuel is about 12 months+. My outboard started right up. Should I be concerned about 100-150 gallons of stabilized...
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    Have not forgotten SCHEMATIC

    I have not forgotten about sending the manual.<br />Just busy trying to get in the water this season.<br />Michael
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    Ideas on loosening frozen bolt

    I can't seem to loosen frozen refill screw in the reservoir for the hydraulic tilt. It is a large diameter flat head bolt. Are there any fluids to loosen. i cannot use an impact hammer as the reservoir is a hollow cavity.????<br />1984 Johnson 155 commercials.
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    Johnson bad seal??

    I just started my Johnson 1984 155hp twins today.<br />When water was attached and motors running, there was water leaking from seal between lower unit and shaft. Is this normal? Should there be a complete seal? Both motors did the same thing, I never noticed before. Is this normal??? :confused:
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    Re Power Grady White

    Can I use 2-200 4 strokes on my 1986 Grady White Sailfish? Honda 200 or Yamaha 200s. These motors are substantially heavier than my 155 Johnsons. I am getting mixed opinions.
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    Radio-Main Breaker Trip

    I Know this is not motor related. I purchased my boat with the radio leads connected to the battery terminals. Neg/Pos. However, every once in a while the main breaker would trip.(Flag type)<br />Only when i started it with the radio on. :confused: I have a secondary sub panel in the...
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    OMC 25/40/55Commercial Service Manual-FREE

    I have an OMC Commercial service manual that I do not need. I ordered one for my 155 and it came with 25, 40, and 55 hp models also.<br />Everyone on this site is extremely helpful.<br />If anyone is in need of this manual please e-mail and I will sent it.<br />Thanks to all who post...
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    Johnson 155 drops RPM suddenly

    I have twin Johnson 155 commercial motors.<br />At crusing speeds with the boat properly trimmed and about 3-4000 rpms, one motor suddenly drops to 1500rpm even though the controls are not touched. Does anyone have a clue? I can live with this, but I was wondering if it could be a fuel or carb...
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    Johnson 155 Commercial

    I have twin Johnson 155 commercial motors.<br />At crusing speeds with the boat properly trimmed and about 3-4000 rpms, one motor suddenly drops to 1500rpm even though the controls are not touched. Does anyone have a clue? I can live with this, but I was wondering if it could be a fuel or carb...
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    Johnson 155 Trim/Power tilt Motor

    My manual says to remove entire hydraulic Power Trim/Tilt unit in order to change the Tilt Motor. Is it possible to change this motor without removing entire unit? And do I have to drain the fluid to change out the tilt motor? It is a 1984 Johnson 155 and as you know removing bolts can be...
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