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    1997 Evinrude 90 can't start

    Sometimes (and always when it's cold) I turn the ignition and the usual lights and beep goes on but it makes no attempt to turn over (just as if there was no juice at all. I keep trying and finally it turns over in a normal fashion and starts. Once the motor is warm this does not happen any...
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    2000 Johnson 150HP Ocean Pro, 60 degree head, two stroke carburetors

    Would someone be kind enough to answer something for me that I can not find with google?: I need to know if the motor described in thread title is what is referred to as a looper AND if the information above is enough to know whether it's a FICHT motor. Thanks, George
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    Tilt adjustment stud 1995 Johnson 115HP on Sunbird Neptune 180 open fisherman

    I have a 95 115HP Johnson now and just noticed that the stud that the engine rests on when it's tilted down was missing. I found it somewhere on the boat but I'm not sure which one of those holes on the unit mounted to the stern I should insert the stud and put a clip on it. There's a lot holes...
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    Need help with year and model of an Evinrude

    I am about to replace my motor with an Evinrude 115HP but not sure of the year. The Modl is E11STSLECM. Can someone help me with the year and whether it's a "looper". As a matter of fact any info at all as to the reliability, record, etc with those motors would be most helpful. Thanks...
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    Fuel tank will not fill completely

    By my count my fuel tank needed about 10 gals to fill up today (total fill up is 21 gals). It took only about 2 gallons then filled to the cap and no more would fit. The gauge would show only 1/2 full so I took off and took 7 gals of gas with me in separate containers because I just had a...
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    VRO2 Installation quick helpful question 1996 130hp

    What's a fair price (just for labor) to pay to have a VRO installed on a 96 Johnson 130HP. I'm not holding anybody to this. I just want an idea of what's fair.
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    VRO to Manual pump 1996 Johnson 130HP

    If I go from VRO pump 5007420 to the manual pump 5007422, how do I make sure that my over heat warning portion of the gauge continue to work OK?
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    1996 Johnson 130HP Looper Missing @ idle

    When Idling it gets to a point where it's about to turn off. At that point I push the key (choke) and it gets smooth. A mechanic that repaired my VRO for me says the problem is not the VRO it's carbs and that it's very possible that if I take it out and open it a while that whatever small item...
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    Johnson 1996 130HP VRO

    Where is the best place to buy one on line at the best price. I tried the catalogs linked from this web site but they don't have that specific year and HP George
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    1996 Johnson 130HP 130TLDE VRO nipple

    I'm starting a new thread because I've narrowed down what I need help with. I was trying to remove the fuel line going into the VRO but the whole nipple came off and it does not show any sign of having broken off. It looks like it just slipped out of the VRO. I have no clue what was holding it...
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    1996 130HP Johnson Fuel Problem

    Appreciate your help. It started right up today but when I gave it gas it sputtered and died then it would start up quick and so forth and so forth. I examined the gas line going into the carb area (round part with about 2-1/2" diameter) and was trying to pull it where it went into the carbs...
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    1996 130HP Johnson Overheat light

    "Engine runs good but ever since I bought it, the tempeture light (one in 5 lights inside a round glass that shows low oil, add oil, temperature and a couple of others-total of five lights that go on when you turn the key then go off). The temperatutre light just stays on all of the time. I...
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    2000 Honda 90 heating again

    "I had a post in here a while "I had a post in here a while back about my 90 that overheats when I'm out and run it open for about 1-2 minutes. The heat alarm goes on etc. I pull back on throttle and alarm goes off and I can keep on going but not wide open. I have already cleaned the poppit...
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    2004 Johnson 150HP Reliability and issues anyone

    Considering a 2001 Mako 196 wi Considering a 2001 Mako 196 with a 2004 150HP Johnson. Any issues anyone knows about in these motors? I saw it already and before I take a ride I thought I'd find out from a good semeritan out there. I've been leaning towards a 4 stroke motor but they cost so...
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    Help Honda 90 poppet valve and spring LOST

    "I had some broken bolts and f "I had some broken bolts and finally was able to drill a couple of new holes but not too deep but I felt good enough to get everything back on as long as I used good grade of silicone gasket maker as someone in this discussion board suggested. All went kind of OK...
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