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    1986 Johnson 150 HP Crossflow V6 Rebuild - Now What?

    Ooops! I probably should have consulted the professionals here regarding the use of the Chris Carson reeds in my rebuild. Racerone and Faztbullet were a great help with my rebuild in 2021. Let me know if there is something I should be aware of since I did use them. I lapped the reed cages on a...
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    1986 Johnson 150 HP Crossflow V6 Rebuild - Now What?

    I completed the below work on this 1986 Johnson 150 HP crossflow V6 engine (J150TXCDC) in the off seasons over the past two to three years. It has been running very well for me since the engine was fired up after the rebuild in the summer of 2021. The question I have, after investing all this...
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    Check valve / recirculation replacements? loopers and crossflows

    Check out Leaders RPM. I purchased mine through Leaders at around $23.00 each.
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    Ritchie compass model 15

    I used J Gordon & Company in Annapolis, Maryland. I also had an old Ritchie that lost it's fluid. There is an individual at J Gordon that has a few tricks to restore even if parts are not available. He flipped one of my gaskets over and reused it, refilled the globe and it's been full and air...
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    OMC Electric Primer Lever & Service Valve Replacement - then Issues

    No, I didn't and never did over the past 17 years I've been using OMC fogging oil or engine tuner. Somehow/someway it readily accepted the fluid in the past with the lever in line with the solenoid's body length. I was always careful to be sure I didn't move it to the manual position when...
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    OMC Electric Primer Lever & Service Valve Replacement - then Issues

    This spring I noticed the red lever on my electric primer was cracked and leaking fuel when the primer was activated. I replaced the lever and primer cap with a Sierra Service Valve Kit p/n 18-7044. Problem solved until I went to use the Schrader Valve for fogging the engine this past weekend...
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    Continental Trailer Leaf Spring to Torsion Axle Conversion

    My trailer is a 2007 Single Axle Continental and is in good shape except for the fact that I recently experienced a cracked spring. I was planning on replacing both of the double eye springs but thought I would investigate a torsion axle. Am I wrong in thinking that a torsion axle would...
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    Continental Trailer Leaf Spring to Torsion Axle Conversion

    Thanks, the YouTube video is informative regarding dimensions to consider when purchasing a torsion axle. I'm just dealing with a single axle C-Channel (1.5" x 4") trailer, so I will have to investigate whether the axle must be bolted on or are U-Bolts an option for the torsion axle mount? The...
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    Continental Trailer Leaf Spring to Torsion Axle Conversion

    I am interested in converting my Continental Trailer (C9-72B-2800) from leaf spring to torsion axle. My trailer information is as follows: GAWR = 3,400 lb. C channel trailer frame dimensions: 1 1/2" x 4” External width = 72” Dimension from bottom of bottom of C-channel to centerline of...
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    Overheating

    The swollen water deflectors are most likely the major contributor to your overheating. Pull your water deflectors and clean up the water passages around the cylinders. Be sure to protect your cylinders from the dirt. A small wire brush on a Dremel motor tool can help clean the passages...
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    Johnson 50hp 1995 - constant beep at power up

    Try the following out of circuit test procedure o test: Disconnect and remove alarm horn from electrical system Connect the Black Ground wire from the horn to the negative terminal of a 12-volt battery. Use alligator clips to maintain connection. To test the horn for the initial key switch...
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    New VRO Fails No Oil Alarm Test

    Definitely an OEM VRO pump, 4 wire, (P/N 5007423). After a complete engine rebuild last year, with the help of this forum, I'm not going to go with a "POS" knock off. In the near future I'll run a test of all alarm functions and the VRO alarm test with a 50:1 mix in the fuel tank.
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    New VRO Fails No Oil Alarm Test

    After investigating and testing this further, the above test procedure is not correct. The correct out of circuit test procedure is as follows: Disconnect and remove alarm horn from electrical system Connect the Black Ground wire from the horn to the negative terminal of a 12-volt battery. Use...
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    1986 Johnson 150 J150TXCDC Gearcase Seal Replacement

    OK, I modified my puller to .200" wide and successfully pulled the bearing. Racerone, I used your boiling water technique and a 1 1/4" diameter sink tailpiece to tap out the rear bearing. Any tips for the new bearing install? I have the bearing install tools. Is it necessary to freeze the...
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    1986 Johnson 150 J150TXCDC Gearcase Seal Replacement

    Thanks, I have to modify my puller jaws to .200" wide to get in the front slots which are only about .210" wide. I'll try the boiling water method on the rear bearing, but there isn't much of an exposed surface to tap on. Once I start tapping I'm committed to getting it out.
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    1986 Johnson 150 J150TXCDC Gearcase Seal Replacement

    I couldn't leave well enough alone and decided to replace all of the seals on my gearcase. The shift rod and driveshaft related seals are replaced. I pulled the propeller shaft bearing housing and plan on replacing the two prop shaft bearings in addition to the seals. The front of the bearing...
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    1986 Johnson 150 J150TXCDC Gearcase Seal Replacement

    How do I determine whether the prop shaft bearings or driveshaft bearings need replaced? Is there a maximum amount of shaft runout I should look for with a dial indicator on the shaft? I don't see any specifications in my OEM service manual regarding shaft runout. Per my post #1 above, I...
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    OMC Remote Control Lubricant Help

    Thanks for the reply. I used the lubricants described above except I used white lithium instead of the PTFE for the plastic on metal interfaces. I also discovered a section in my service manual on remote control servicing. Even though it wasn't my single lever part number, the information...
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    OMC Remote Control Lubricant Help

    I am disassembling, cleaning, and re-assembling a 1986 OMC Remote Control (P/N 173646) I am looking for guidance on what lubricant I should use for the various mating interfaces: Metal on Metal Contact (cams etc.) and Nylon Washers: Would OMC Triple Guard Grease be acceptable? Spring Loaded...
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    1986 OMC Remote Shift and Throttle Binnacle Control

    I currently have an old 1986 OMC binnacle control. Given the age, I am cleaning up and lubricating the binnacle control. I plan on purchasing new control cables to replace the original OMC OEM 18' cables (OMC part number 173118). Is there any functional advantage to the Teleflex TFExtreme...
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