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    1991 Johson 90hp lower unit pressure test

    Did a pressure test on the lower unit, since it has been quite a few years since seals have been replaced. I put together a homemade tester with a hand pump,an old automotive fuel pump/vacuum tester, and some rubber hose. It held 3 lbs for 5 minutes with no sign of leakage. Pumped it up to...
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    fitting on lower unit

    I recently picked up a lower unit for my 1991 90hp Johnson. It came off a late 80's 115. The replacement unit has a fitting on the front outside of the case, up in front of the shifter rod. Let's like an air line would connect to it. What is this? Also, is the shift rod hard to replace, as...
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    90hp lower unit swap

    I have a 1991 90hp Johnson. I bent to my output shaft and sheared off most of the skeg this last summer (hit a BIG rock in Canada). Seems easier to replace the whole lower unit than fix the old one. Will a lower unit from a 1995 115hp fit on my 90hp. Looks like it would, but wanted to check...
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    90hp driveshaft length

    Have a 1991 90hp johnson. Are there some points on the leg/lower unit to measure to determine the driveshaft length. Looking for a replacement and want to get something the correct length. Thanks.
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    90hp johnson lower unit

    I have a 1991 johnson 90hp. While doing some maintenance on the engine, I noticed that when the engine is in gear (but the motor is not running) I can turn the prop by hand about 1/4 revolution before it stops. Is this normal, or are the gears just wearing?
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