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    New to me 1982 (i think) 4 cyl 50HP Mariner

    HI folks, I just picked up an old pontoon with a 50HP mariner Serial # 6139227. From my research i think it is a 1982 US model (i'm in Canada). I am looking for place to look for a service manual. Would prefer an OEM manual. i found this one but the serial #'s don't look right to me, Can Any...
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    1986 johnsonn 120HP V4 looper water control valve question?

    It's model J120TLCDC. i attached a clip of the parts layout.... it's #37 in the picture. what way does the moveable piece go into the control valve assembly? nipple Up? or Down? Basically i'm looking for some reassurance here. i had a slow water leak so i disassembled and didn't take note...
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    1986 johnsonn 120HP V4 looper water control valve question?

    It's model J120TLCDC. i attached a clip of the parts layout.... it's #37 in the picture. what way does the moveable piece go into the control valve assembly? nipple Up? or Down? Basically i'm looking for some reassurance here. i had a slow water leak so i disassembled and didn't take note...
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    1986 johnsonn 120HP V4 looper water control valve question?

    It's model J120TLCDC. i attached a clip of the parts layout.... it's #37 in the picture. what way does the moveable piece go into the control valve assembly? nipple Up? or Down? Basically i'm looking for some reassurance here. i had a slow water leak so i disassembled and didn't take note...
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    86 - 120 HP VRO possible replacement

    I have a 1986 120HP Johnson J120TLCDC on my 19' Edson Challenger GT. Problem: started last summer. will be cruising WOT (5200rpms) and all of a sudden it will throttle down to 4800prms or slightly lower. sometimes it does not happen sometimes i can go to idle and then take off again and it'll...
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    VRO oil line replacement

    Howdy folks, Been thinking about the boat lately and some maintenance i can do before the thaw. i have a question i need some help. i have a working vro and was inspecting the oil line and see it's rock hard and around the clamps it seems like it could be weeping a little oil. have not noticed...
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    Moeller water fuel separator

    Last year i sprung on a water fuel separator since it is very difficult to get gas without ethanol in it around here. I was impatient and bought a moeller at a local place: http://bongo4u.com/sites/scepter_marine/files/FuelFilters.pdf kit 33328-18 aluminum powder coat mount with 10 micron filter...
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    Gear Case lube and lucas oil stabilizer

    Good Day to all, i recently seen my lake neighbor changing his gear lube on a 1990's 150HP johnson. He added about half lucas oil stabilizer and then the other the marine 90W oil. he says he's done that on all his out boards. i never thought about that. i had a couple questions: 1) does it...
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    86 Johnson 120HP v4 VRO Carb kit question

    Good Day, i am going to do a card kit on my "new" motor and i noticed the Service manual shows 4 float bowls and it seems the main body comes off the throttle body. So would i need 4 carb kits P/N 396676? i was used to the older units pre 1978 and the whole unit came off, so for a v4 you'd...
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    Service manual question.... i goofed

    Looking for some help / advice. i recently bought a 1987 Edson Challenger GT with what the previous owner (and I) Thought was a 1987 Johnson 120HP VRO. The mix up came with the fact i could not read the model and serial number off the mounting bracket. So i ordered, and just received the...
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    1987 Johnson 120 HP VRO... Replacement?

    Good Day, just picked up a1987 - 19' Edson with a 120HP Johnson also 1987. The previous owner had it for 14 years and didn't need to do anything except maintenance (plugs, lube, gearcase oil). Now we test drove it and it seemed smokier than it should have been. This is my newest outboard...
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    won't shift to forward after rock hit

    Well the wife finally killed the boat/outboard. Rig is a 17' 1978 Silver line with a 1977 140HP Johnson outboard. Background: we were out on the water last Sunday and when passing another boat between an island she went 30ft from shore and hit a rock reef. My son and i were facing the rear and...
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    rear of fuel pump dripping fuel

    Good Day, i recently purchased a used 1977 140HP Johnson outboard, the previous owner said he rebuilt the carbs the previous summer have about 50 hrs. i've been having WOT issues(won't go past 3/4 throttle). found a kink in in the lower carb fuel line and i bunch of leaks from old crack hoses...
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    1977 johnson 140 wheres W.P. outlet?

    Good day all, i recently purchased a 1978 17' silverline Nantucket with a 1977 johnson 140HP. The model number in the mounting bracket is missing but i think the model number would be: 140ML77 or 140TL77. I am going to get the shop manuals once i find them locally (can't bear to spend $70US...
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