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    Lower unit fluid- burnt odor and metal flakes

    I just changed the lower unit fluid for the first time since buying my boat (got it a couple months ago). Well it had a very strong burned odor, and had more metal flakes around than I think is normal. they are old motors, but have worked well until now. Should I just put new fluid in...
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    one trim tab stopped working

    My port trim tab stopped working last week, and I'm not sure what the issue is. However, I can still hear the motor working when I push the switch, it just doesn't do anything. I'm going to try to look into it this weekend, does anybody have any ideas as to what I should look into first? Thanks.
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    newbie- '92 Johnson 140 needs starter fluid

    I need to use starter fluid to start my motors every time. What could be the cause of this? Do I need to rebuild my carbs? Are there any cheap tricks/tests I can try first to see if they fix the problem? I've heard someone say that running some 110 octane fuel through your motor cleans...
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    Humminbird 955c vs. Garmin 431

    Anybody know anything about a Humminbird 955c GPS? The other one I am looking at is a Garmin 431. I am looking for something that will be used mostly around bays, but offshore maybe 3-4 times a year. I'm not crazy about spending more money on a chip too, how important are these? If I have...
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    Tips on installing my stereo

    I'm going to install a marine stereo with 4 speakers this weekend on my center console boat. I know this is very vague, but is there anything I should know that an amateur might overlook? I'm going to make sure to run the wires before I drill any holes to make sure I can get them everywhere...
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    1992 Johnson 140 weight?

    Does anybody know the weight? It's a 20" shaft I believe. Thanks.
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    Best speaker location on CC

    I'm installing a head unit with two 6 1/2" speakers on my 23' center console boat. I've noticed that almost all center consoles seem to have a speaker mounted on either side of the console pointing outwards, but it doesn't seem like it would be the best location for the best sound. Where...
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    problems- erratic RPMs

    I just took out my new boat, and had an issue with the motors which had previously run great. They are 1992 Johnson 140s, and both have had new powerheads within the past 3 years. When I'd get above idle speed (seems like good cruising speed is 4000 rpms, sound right), one of the motors...
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    First boat- twin 1992 Johnson 140's

    I just bought my first boat, and it has twin 1992 Johnson 140's on it. both have new powerheads within the last 3 years. They run great, but I was wondering if there was anything in particular that anybody thinks I should be aware of, watch out for or pay special attention to, etc. Also, what...
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