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    198? Johnson impeller direction.

    Just about to install a new water pump impeller but I'm not sure of the direction of rotation. I can't engage the prop for what ever reason so I can't tell which way to bend the impeller blades when I install it into the housing.
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    Water Pump not Pumping and nothing attaching it to the shaft???

    Been awhile I've been out of the boating scene. I have a 198? Johnson Sea horse 20hp. I removed the bottom end because I was getting no water pumping through the motor. The impeller looked ok but I thought it was a little big for the housing and there's nothing tying it into the shaft. The...
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    Idle/mixture Screw adjusts at higher rpms as well?

    I have the idle mixture screw set and the motor idles nice but the motor feels like it's being held back at higher rpms. Thing is while at like 3/4 throttle the idle mixture screw if turned out improved engine performance? Any ideas. Thanks
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    Ho Do You Winterize Your Outboard

    Ok, this is probably one of the most basic maintenance procedures however; 1. I have heard of bottom end housings cracking from water in that area so my question is. Can I simply drain the bottom end oil then flush with 30 weight oil (cheaper than gear oil) then in the spring fill with proper...
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    How to adjust lean/rich on 20hp Johnson

    This topic has probably been beat to death so I'm hoping I don't get flamed too badly for asking this. I adjusted the lean/rich while at the dock and the engine I just bought started and idled much better then I adjusted it again while out on the water at a higher rpm. The engine runs better...
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    Need Help Identifying 20HP Johnson Year

    Just bought the 20 HP and no ID plate so can anyone tell by the pics what year I have as I need to order a few parts. Thanks a lot guys/girls. BTW this is my first post and I hope many more to follow. I belong to a few automotive forums so I'm no stranger to working around motors. Cheers...
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