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    OMC issue while turning

    First of all thank you for any response to this post. Last weekend I was out with a full load of 6 people in my 1985 19.5' Bayliner with a chevy 305 and OMC 800 outdrive. Two questions to follow: 1. During a turn, fairly sharp one I experienced what seemed like prop slip( motor reved higher, but...
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    A quick motor question about model!

    Im looking for an explanation to the model number TJ150SLES. What exactly does that mean I have the 1990 motor 150HP part what is other stuff? Thanks for the help.
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    1990 150GT Johnson Overheat

    Im boat shopping atm and just ran a 90 johnson 150GT on the muffs, after 5 mins the overheat alarm sounded and it entered SLOW. The tell tale stream was not hot but cold and felt just as cool as it did straight out of the hose prior to motor. This sounds like a simple fix, Im thinking thermostat...
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    Mercruiser 5.7L and Volvo 280?

    Im thinking of purchasing a 21.5' Fiberform fishing boat that has a 1994 mercury 5.7L V-8 with a 280 volvo outdrive. Was wondering if the merc/volvo motor to drive relationship will cause problems with compatibility for replacement parts and such. Off the top I can think of water pump systems...
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    Sea Trials Tests

    Im getting ready to take a possible purchase out for sea trials. Ive done compression, spark testing both were fine. The motor is a 1990 Johnson 150. Im looking for any further testing that can be done while in the water, I really want to be ontop of motor's issues prior to purchase. Also were...
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