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    Johnson 1988 vro 225 hp fixing up a Frankenstein

    Thanks and it still does not do the 1.5" of tdc. Ill take pics. Sorry for the so many open ended questions. Im just trying to draw a definition on this in regard to the odd issues.
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    Johnson 1988 vro 225 hp fixing up a Frankenstein

    So port side/top left is spark plug #1/ cylinder #1. Thats what Ive been using. racerone....thanks. Just needed that simple of an answer to move forward. Great, that being said so when I go 1.5" clockwise from tdc/lands on 16 install tool to meet face of piston, It is locked to face and won't...
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    1988 johnson v6 vro info

    This what im finding from prior iboats posting. Standing in back of the engine facing the spark plugs, the cylinders are read as follows: 2.....1 4.....3 1 & 3 = Starboard bank............ 2 & 4 = Port Bank.
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    Johnson 1988 vro 225 hp fixing up a Frankenstein

    Thank you Fazt, So confirm, Front view of carbs are Starboard/left 2,4,6 Port/right is 1,3,5 Rear of engine looking at spark plugs/cylinders are Starboard/right 1,3,5 Port/left 2,4,6 Opposite of frontal/rear view. I may have this spark plug/cylinder numbering as opposite and this is where I'm...
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    1988 johnson v6 vro info

    Frankenstein still lives and is more confusing than ever.
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    1990 Bayliner 2651 resto

    If you have the old holes filled with poxy you should be able to follow them.
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    Johnson 1988 vro 225 hp fixing up a Frankenstein

    Yahoo, cranks over very nice. Tach/rpms are @2500. Still having an issue understanding lync/sync. I have all the tools, instructions but get crapped out with the following; Carbs from bow view {front} are left side/starboard #2,4, 6 Right side/port #1,3,5 Pistons from my reading indicate...
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    99 Monterey 276 Transom Replacement

    The biggest joke in regard to boat compartments is that they are sealed and waterproof. Guys still rehab boats and think these non air non drain compartments won't fail. LOL They always fail mostly from mfg's cheap ass jobs and prior owner band aiding the problem and passing it off at sale as...
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    New project.

    Nice boat. Looks like PO took good care of her.
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    1962 Chris Craft Holiday 20’ bucket list resto

    Sawzall..the ultimate plumbers tool! Especially the newer mini sawsaws
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    New Splashes

    LOL, it was a rhetorical comment, Scott.
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    New Splashes

    Does standing in the rain running the motor count?
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    1974 reinell cuddy restore

    Keep at it Frogster!
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    1962 Chris Craft Holiday 20’ bucket list resto

    You are 1 busy boy! Kickin butt Sam, as you usually do.
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    Johnson 1988 vro 225 hp fixing up a Frankenstein

    Too late ya know. I'm gonna take the hit, I hope not and the engine performs well is all. I'm fitting the plates/reeds in to confirm bolts and gaskets etc. Sugar goes south well then I'll diddle in the spring. I intended to get the piggy at least wet this season and then tune ups etc. Just part...
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    Johnson 1988 vro 225 hp fixing up a Frankenstein

    Boysen responded to my info and said exactly what the warranty info said. Just wanted a confirmation. They used another boat part dist. as an example for parts. I didn't know they were in Pa. Responded to confirm idle jet #5 needs downsized. RE: Inquiry from boyesen.com Info@boyesen.com...
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    Johnson 1988 vro 225 hp fixing up a Frankenstein

    Thanks T, I'll keep all in the loop. I em Boysen eng. and they replied by late afternoon. They were requesting my engine specs etc. Sent that so we'll see where that takes me.
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    Johnson 1988 vro 225 hp fixing up a Frankenstein

    Well at this point they are ready to install. Here's the mfg. comments regarding orifice downsizing.
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    Astroglass 1989 full rebuild

    Looks pretty cool.
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    Johnson 1988 vro 225 hp fixing up a Frankenstein

    Still working away on it. parts delivery install. Put some reeds back in and need to get some new screws for 2 others. Caught a byline after installing the Boyeson reeds on this ole gal. I need to drop all my idle carbs orifices by 5 points. IE; #47 idle speed orifice to 42 other from 34 to 29...
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