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    Bad Powerpack ?

    I have a 2000 130hp johnson 90 degree looper.The quickstart function is not working properly,its always on,wont come off of high idle.The motor reaches normal operating temperature,the temp switch closes at about 98 degrees{tested in and out of motor so im sure about that}but quickstart remains...
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    Engine knock?

    Ran my 1999 175 johnson last week and started to get a knocking{somewhat ticking sound} half way through my trip.When engine is first started there is no noise for about 5 minutes,then it starts in again once it heats up.Knocking increases and decreases in phase with rpm.Bad rod bearing,bad...
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    Still water in engine,OMC guru needed!

    I had a 2000 130 looper 125 hrs on it.The engine ran excellent until after winter storage.The problems began with an engine that wouldnt heat up,massive black sludge coming out of exhaust and noticed water {creamy mix} in two cyls.After two mechanics looked at it,and all basics checked and ruled...
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    running dead rich,help

    I own a 2000 130 johnson,last season it ran fine,but after winter storage Ive had problems.Its running so rich its hard to start and actually starts to miss and bog at hiher rpm.The plugs are super wet and jet black.Im getting this black sludge out through the prop,I mean a lot!Where do i look...
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    looper engine assembly-question?

    I,m putting together a 130hp johnson looper{2000}the manual says a special tool{fixture] is needed to hold rod cap in place while your torque the rod bolts.Can you do without it or should I get it{I bet its big bucks}<br /> Thanks anyone
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    Need a block

    I have a 2000 130 johnson looper.To make a long story short,the block is defective{porous}The back of the water jacket around the#1,#4 cylinders is the real bad spots.My local dealer admitted that omc did have some problems with some castings that year,but its out of warranty and johny wont make...
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    Base gasket

    Can anyone tell me symptoms of a defective{leaking}base gasket on a 2000 130 looper?
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    powerhead base gasket

    Would a defective base gasket cause water to get into cylinders on a 130hp 2000 looper.Water is coming out of upper exhaust port{this one should be dry}
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    How many intake ports in a looper?

    I have a 2000 130 horsepower johnson.Im getting water in two top cylinders{#1-#2}.i did comp test before pulling heads and all cyl were 135-145 psi.When i pulled heads and examined gasket there was a perfect seal,no breaches found.this all came about when i noticed the engine running very...
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    130 johnson water in cylinder-help!

    I have a 2000 130hp johnson.Noticed engine running very cold so installed new thermostats but same problem.Checked spark plugs and found water in 2(top) cylinders.Removed heads and confirmed,but gaskets seems to be in good shape(new last year}I did testing on a remote tank with fresh gas so...
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