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    test high temp alarm?

    i was wondering if there was any way to test the temp alarm on my 1996 johnson 90hp? there was water in the oil tank that i didnt know about. anyways i was thinking that if no oil was going to the engine it would prob overheat. there is a beep when i turn the key but i would really like to test...
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    runs great with the muffs on! stalls under load in water!!!!!!

    Re: runs great with the muffs on! stalls under load in water!!!!!! there was no water in the gas. so i figured id check the oil tank look at this
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    runs great with the muffs on! stalls under load in water!!!!!!

    you guys have been very helpful! so i figured i'd post my next problem. I have a 96 johnson 90hp that is giving me a headache. boat ran great when i test drove it and the first time i took the family we were very happy with its performance. the past 2 times it has fired right up and will run...
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    oil on spark plug threads is that bad?

    I was checking the plugs out on 90hp johnson the only thing that looked bad with them was the threads were wet with oil. Im new to this whole thing so I'm wondering if this is a sign of a bigger problem. such as worn rings or if this kind of common. I bought the boat a few weeks ago before that...
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    primer solenoid question!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    basically boat ran great the other day ,took it out today stalled at idle and at higher speeds after a minute or 2, could only keep it running in neutral with a fair amount of throttle. i noticed tonight the red lever was open about 1/4". could that have flooded it causing the stalling? thank you
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    newbie! Need advice!!!please!!!

    took out my new to me 1995 sunbird f&s with a 90hp johnson after 3 or 4 minutes on plane it stalled and was beeping at me every 30 seconds roughly. could only get started in neutral giving it plenty of throttle. it was idling very low and when put in gear stalled immediatly. i was able to get it...
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    newbie! boat pulls HARD right!need help!

    I just picked up a 95 sunbird 170 f&s. it has a 90hp johnson that runs well I'm having major steering issues. that could cause an accident. the boat has hydraulic steering that when in water pulls right so hard it takes all of my weight to keep her straight, turning left is about impossible...
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    what is this switch?

    I just bought a 95 sunbird 170 f&s from the son of a man who recentley passed away. I have no idea where the choke is on this boat. It has a 90hp johnson. there also is a switch on the dash with a picture of a prop spinning I guess. could that be it? Im lost!!!! thanks in advance for any help!
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    cant find electric choke?!

    I just bought a 95 sunbird 170 f&s from the son of a man who recentley passed away. I have no idea where the choke is on this boat. It has a 90hp johnson. there also is a switch on the dash with a picture of a prop spinning I guess. could that be it? Im lost!!!! thanks in advance for any help!
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