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    2000 Johnson 90hp Carbs

    I have a 2000 Johnson 90hp that idles rough with the air screws 10 turns out. If I run them in to 5 or 6 turns it will not idle. How many turns out are these carbs suppose to be set at? What type of carb issues causes this? Thanks for your help!!
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    Heavy Smoke at Start Up ????

    1991 Johnson 200hp. When I started it up today I had a tremendous amount of smoke and a unsmooth idle. When I increased the rpms it smoked even more. It was stuttering last weekend until I got above 1000rpms, then smoothed out. I checked the firing and it is steady on all cylinders. This is...
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    Wiring inside trailer ?????

    I have a 25' boat trailer with the light ran inside the trailer beams. The old wiring needs to be replaced with new. When I try to pull it out with new wire attached, it keeps getting hung up. Is there a way to run new wiring through the beams by pushing some type of heavy wire through first...
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    johnson 200hp lower cowl removal help needed

    1991 Johnson 200hp J200TXEIB I recently removed my lower unit to replace impellar and forgot to adjust shift rod height, so the reverse is not engaging properly. When I put the lower unit back on I tightened the shift rod bolt to tight and twisted the head off. I don't think it will be hard to...
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    200hp Thermostat question

    J200TXEIB 1991 Johnson 200hp. I removed the thermostats when I bought this boat about a year ago because I thought I had a overheating problem but it ended up being carbs, tuneup, and electrical issues. I got all that repaired. I have been running it without thermostats since last fall and...
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    Wiring Diagram Attached. Need Advice On Wire Location

    1991 Johnson 200hp, J200TXEIB. I recently replaced my Stator, Regulator/Rectifier, and Powerpack due to the rectifier shorting out and catching fire. After doing more research on my engine today, I cannot get to shut down without choking it. The engine is running good and firing on all...
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    Engine wont shut down!!!!!

    My engine will not shut off when you turn the ignition off, and the Tach stopped working. it slows down an finally boggs out, but does not shut down immediately. Does this sound like the ground?? Advice appreciated.:confused:
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    Ignition switch works sometimes ????

    I have a 1991 Johnson 200hp that starting misfiring. Now the ignition switch will not engage starter everytime. Sometimes it will spin the motor but appears to be firing weak. Then the next time you turn the key you get nothing. I checked the battery connections and they are ok. There is about 6...
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    Johnson 200hp electrical advice needed....

    1991 Johnson 200 J200EXTIB. I recently replaced my Regulator/Rectifier, Powerpack, Stator and Timer Base due to a fire caused by my Regulator/Rectifier shorting out. I also replaced the ignition dur to it not activating the electric choke when pushing the key in. Everything was working good...
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    Water getting in foot??

    I have a 1991 Johnson 200hp that is getting about 1/2 cup of water in the foot each trip. Is this a seal behind the prop? And, is this hard to replace or should it be done by a Tech?? Will this damage my foot if I keep the oil changed?? Thanks __________________
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    How to repair an electric choke on 1991 johnson 200hp???

    I have a 1991 johnson 200hp model J200TXEIB that the electric choke is not working. I replaced the ignition switch but did not fix the problem. The engine will not start without priming it first, but runs and starts great after you run it 20 or 30 seconds. I need to know where to start to repair...
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    Johnson 200hp Primer Solenoid Advice Needed

    1991 johnson 200hp J200TXEIB , I just replaced the regulator/rectifier, stator,timer base, and powerpack due to the regulator shorting and catching fire. The engine runs great after you get it started. When I push the key in to choke in it stops the motor from spinning. I do not know if it was...
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    1991 Johnson 200hp Powerpack and Regulator Wiring Help Needed

    I recently changed out my Stator, Regulator/Rectifier, and my Powerpack due to the Regulator catching fire. I'm not sure how the wires go back onto the Terminal Block at the back of the regulator. I have a manual but the schematic is confusing. Does anyone have a clear wiring diagram that would...
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    Carburator Placement advice needed

    I have purchased the correct set of carbs for my 1991 JOHNSON 200 J200TXEIB. It has 4 carbs 433396 which are labeled upper, and 2 carbs 433397 which are labeled lower. I'm unsure of exactly where these mount. I'm assuming the 2 labeled "Lower" would go on the two bottom cylinders. Any advice...
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    1991 Johnson 200hp Air Silencer help needed...

    I have a 1991 Johnson 200hp that would not run above 2000-2500 rpms. I checked everything while in the water including firing etc...... While trying to find the problem I removed the Air Silencer from the carbs and decided to try it with the Silencer off. It took off and ran full speed @...
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    Tach Question

    I'm replacing the Tach on a 1991 Johnson 200hp. I have a good OMC Tach off another boat but instead of having a switch to move from 4, 6, and 8 cylinders, It has 3 brass screws with the cylinder #s above each screw. What connects to the screw? Jumper wire ?? from the pulse?? Any help appreciated.
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    Tachometer Question

    I'm replacing the Tach on a 1991 Johnson 200hp. I have a good OMC Tach off another boat but instead of having a switch to move from 4, 6, and 8 cylinders, It has 3 brass screws with the cylinder #s above each screw. What connects to the screw? Jumper wire ?? from the pulse?? Any help...
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    Batteries connected in Series or Parallel help needed ???

    1985 Wellcraft, 200 hp Johnson. I recently disconnected my batteries in my boat and when I reconnected I did Parallel. Now my bilge pump sounds like it is running half speed, and my tilt/trim is slower than it was. Should I have connected it in Series? I do not remember how it was originally...
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    Inline Fuel Filter Not Completely Full of Gas ??

    I have a 1991 Johnson 200hp that has appeared to be starving for fuel. I thought the main tank might be the problem, so I replaced the inline fuel filter with a clear glass filter so that I could see the gas. I then hooked up a 12 gallon portable tank to bypass the main tank. The inline fuel...
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    How to test powerpack for 200hp ?

    I have a 1991 Johnson 200hp that will not run over 3000 rpms. It has fire to all plugs, good compression, but trembles like it is missfiring. Idles and starts good, but is weak and will only climb to 2500-3000rpms. Is there a way to test the powerpack?? The Stator?? and the trigger?? Any advice...
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