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    Any good forums for selling used parts?

    Hello! I have a bunch of used parts, actually pretty much a complete 1988 50 HP motor in parts, that I would like to get out of my garage. As far as I can tell this board doesn't have any "for sale" areas so I was wondering if anyone can recommend a good place to list these parts for sale...
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    1993 Johnson 50HP Lower Unit Thrust Bearing(s)?

    Hello! Thank you all for all the help you've provided in the past, you guys are great! The thrust bearing on my drive shaft was shattered when I removed it. I'm pretty sure there was only one in there. When I went to the parts breakdown to see what I needed it shows me that two are required...
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    1993 50hp Johnson - Thick black sludge in lower unit... and it stinks!

    I serviced the lower unit in my 93 50HP Johnson outboard towards the end of last year. I put all new seals everywhere, new water pump, etc. I took it out 3-4 times and put maybe 4-5 hours on the motor. I think I may have stripped a gear or something the last time I had it out so I just pulled...
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    What are the correct spark plugs for a Johnson '93 15hp?

    I looked in the NGK and the Champion books and neither listed a 1993 15hp motor except for the commercial version. I'm pretty sure, based on the description in the manual and the model number (J15RLETB), that mine is not a commercial motor. They listed thru '92 and then from '94 on but no '93...
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    1993 15hp Johnson - removing plug wires while running question?

    While running my motor today, it was running a little rougher than I like. I removed each of the plug wires in turn while running. When I removed the top plug wire I noticed no obvious difference in the way it was running, but I did get shocked when I touched it so it was getting juice. I...
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    1993 15hp Johnson - Adjusting fuel/oil ratio for trolling use only?

    I have a 1993 15hp Johnson on my boat that is used for slow lake trolling only. If I need to get anywhere fast I just use the larger main motor. I was just curious if it would do me any good to adjust the fuel/oil ratio to allow it to run a little better or have less build up only running at...
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    Mercruiser 165 Front Main Seal Leaking...

    I have a leak from the front of my engine, I believe it's from the front main seal, although I haven't fully investigated... I have to remove the rear seat to get a good look at it. Just wondering if it's possible that an improperly aligned outdrive could have an impact on this leak? Thanks!
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    Question about replacing Suzuki 16HP condensers...

    Thank you for moving my post... this is really helpful:confused:
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    Suzuki 16HP - DT16, Replacing Condensers

    I am trying to replace the condensers on my 16hp Suzuki. The new condensers have no wiring on them so it looks like I have to remove the old wiring and re attatch to the new condensers. They appear to just be soldered on in a grouping with no separation, just attached to to the pad on the top...
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    93 Johnson 50HP Warning Alarm?

    Does the alarm for overheating sound exactly the same as the alarm for low oil? Is there any difference in the length or duration of beeps, etc.? I have no lights on my dash so I was wondering if I can tell what the potential problem is by the warning alarm or if it sounds the same regardless...
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    Can I swap drive shafts from an '89 to a '93 Johnson 50 HP?

    In trying to complete my powerhead swap from an 89 Johnson 50 HP to my 93, I realized the crankshafts have different splines on them. The 89 is smaller than the 93. I did get the lower unit with the donor motor, can I simply (well its not simple, I've noticed) swap out the drive shaft from the...
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    Swapping cylinder heads on '89 & '93 Johnson?

    I picked up an '89 Johnson 50hp to swap powerheads with my bad one on my '93 50hp. I didn't realize til I got it home that the '89 has a different lower cover and cover mounting. My '93 is a two piece port and starboard, the '89 is a one piece. The front mounts are bolt on so they appear easy...
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    1993 Johnson 50 HP replacement options?

    I just purchased a boat with a 1993 2-cyl Johnson 50 HP motor. Model VJ50TLETB. PO diclosed that the motor was bad. Looks like it has one bad cylinder, Cyl 1 tested at 155 psi, Cyl 2 tested at 120 psi. I guess the motor will start and run OK initially, then bogs down as it gets warm, makes...
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    Mercruiser 165 will not go above idle in gear...

    I have a Mercruiser 165, it's a transplant but I believe a late 70's vintage. It was a project when I got it 2 years ago and finally took it to the lake for the first time yesterday. The issue is that it will start and run fine in neutral. It will rev up through the RPM's just great and idle...
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    Starter cranks but no power at 'R' terminal

    I have a Mercruiser 165. I just completed a motor swap and now am having problems with wiring/electrical. I have traced all engine wires and everything appears to be "ok" but I must be missing something. My starter has 3 terminals. Main battery terminal, "S" terminal to start, and "R"...
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    1988 Bluewater Wiring Needed - Trim Gauge...

    I have a 1988 Bluewater Eagle that I purchased as a project. Currently the trim sending unit is not hooked up to anything, the wires are just hanging in the back. I traced a purple - white wire from the gauge on the dash back to the engine harness plug. Problem is, I cannot tell which pin it's...
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    Mercruiser trim cylinders will not retract? *UPDATE*

    I have a Mercruiser 165 in a 1988 Bluewater. I'm not sure of the drive year, it's not the original drive. I rebuilt the trim cylinders, installed them, and bled the system. The pump will run in both directions and there is plenty of fluid/oil in the reservoir. The cylinders will extend just...
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