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    What A night with my Johnson

    Well decided to go out striper fishing on the Chesapeake bay last night, really wanted to see if I still had water intrusion on my lower unit. I recently replaced the prop seal's and O'ring, Shift shaft seal, drive shaft seal's and complete water pump replacement. On the run out the motor...
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    Live Bait well problems

    Fellows,<br />I have a 1992 22 stratos w/a. The live well has two fill valves that are shaped like a bullet with a turn style shut offs. They appear to be shot because they wont turn off. I have to turn off the main cut off on the hose. This also turns off my raw water washdown. ANY SUGGESTION...
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    side vent window latches

    Anyone have a source for the triangle side vent window latches,they go right through the glass,two rubber seals on each side. Mine have the long handle to close and open. The handles turn to latch, and there broken OH YEH. It's for a 1992 2250 WA Stratos. It was made by OMC.<br /><br />Thanks<br...
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    Should It be leaking water???

    Guys,<br /><br />I just finished changing my lower unit seals and water pump in my 1991 225 HP Johnson. When I tested the motor in the driveway with the hose and ear muffs I noticed that water leaks out of the crack where the lower unit connects to the mid section. All 4 bolts are tight. Is this...
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    Drive shaft seal replacement

    I'm in the process of sealing my lower unit on my 1991 225 JOHNSON. I removed the drive shaft housing How do I remove the old seals without damanging the bearing? Will the bearing come out with the old seal? Am I looking at two seals or one?<br />Thanks<br />Stoked not
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    Shift rod Housing gasket

    Fellows,<br />I'm purchasing a new seal kit today for my 1991 225 HP Johnson. While tearing down Lower unit to isolate my source for water intrusion. I removed the shift rod housing.<br /><br />MY QUESTION: WILL THE SEAL KIT INCLUDE THE GASKET FOR THE SHIFT ROD COVER/HOUSING? I'M PRETTY SURE THE...
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    Should the drive shaft wobble????

    Guy's,<br /><br />I have a 1992 225 Johnson. I'm trying to isolate water intrusion in the lower unit. I just bought it used and noticed the problem during my test drive I was told that it was addressed with a new prop seal and it passed a pressure test. After my first run out on the water a had...
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    Trim Problem

    Hey Guy's <br />I have a 1991 225 Johnson, when I trim the motor down it jumps and jerks while it goes down. If I apply prussure on it (holding the motor up when trimming down)it trims down smooth. Any advice?<br /><br />Stoked Not
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    Johnson 225 HP Decals

    Can anyone suggest a source that has 1991 Johnson 225 HP Decals. Infact, I like the new 2003 decals on the Johnson 175 HP better. I've checked E-bay and all I can find is real plain old style decal.<br /><br />R/<br />Stoked Not
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    Stupid Question

    OK here it is. I have one of those stupid electric transformer boxes on my front lawn that happens to be right in my way when I back my boat into my side yard. I talked to the electric company and they want $8,000.00 to move it three feet. Currently I’m able to work with it because I have an 18’...
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    Why won't my boat sell?

    Hey guy's<br /><br />Need some advise. Two weeks ago I listed my boat on "boat trader", to this date I haven't even received a calls. I don't think I'm asking too much. The boat has a new 2002 125 HP mercury with a transferable extended warrantee until 11/05. I believe it's priced right. My...
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    Can some give me advise

    I'm about to do a deal on a boat that has a 1991 225 HP Johnson. Befor I hand over the cash I'm going to check the compression. Can anyone tell me what the compression should be? Can anyone tell me about this OB. Godd or bad.<br />Thanks<br />Stoked
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    Advise on a 1996 Johnson

    Guy's<br /><br />I'm looking at purchasing a used boat that has a 1996 Johnson V6 225 HP with 204 hours on it. <br /><br />Can anyone tell me what the compression should be on this motor. <br /><br />If anyone has anything to say about this motor please post. Is 204 hours allot of run time?<br...
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    How are Suzuki OB

    I was looking at boat that has a year 2000, 200 HP Suzuki OB. I have a Merc friend who's not a fan of Suzuki OB's Infact he sais, If it's not black take it back. <br />Anyone's thoughts on Suzuki OB's would be appreciated.<br /><br />Thanks<br />Stoked Not
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    Buying a used boat with a 1999 200 HP mercury

    Fellows,<br /><br />I'm planning a road trip this weekend to look at a used boat that has a 1999 200 HP mercury. Can anyone tell me about this motor. I belive it's a Carb not EFI. <br /><br />Thanks<br />Stoked not
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    Buying a used boat with a 1999 200 HP mercury

    Fellows,<br /><br />I'm planning a road trip this weekend to look at a used boat that has a 1999 200 HP mercury. Can anyone tell me about this motor. I belive it's a Carb not EFI. <br /><br />Thanks<br />Stoked not
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    Buying a boat what's the compression

    Guys<br />I'm looking at buying a boat that has a 1999 200 hp Mercury Carb. What should my compression look like on this motor? What else should I check?<br /> :rolleyes: <br />Thanks<br />Stked_not
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    1997 Johnson 200 hp Oceanrunner

    I'm looking at a 21 w/a that has a 1997 Johnson 200 hp Oceanrunner. Growing up Johnson was always used by seriouse fisherman but now they seem to have loss a little respect and most anglers say "go Yamaha" I'm aware that Johnsons are real gass hogs but my concers is reliabulity. I'm not a OB...
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    Johnson 225 HO

    Folks,<br />I'm thinking about purchasing a older boat that has a old Jonson 225 on her. If I buy it I would repower it with a new Johnson 225 HO. How is this motor? Is this a Carb motor.
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    Leaky fuel tank

    Hey guys,<br /> I have a aluminum fuel tank that is leaking from the top where the sending unit is mounted. The unit is mounted by a small round plate with screws to hold it down. There is also a rubber gasket between the tank and the plate of the sender unit. I have one screw that just turns...
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