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  1. J

    Keep breaking rings...

    Thanks Racer. I will call the shop doing the 115 now and specify that I would like to go with those.
  2. J

    Keep breaking rings...

    Hey all, I rebuilt my 1990 90hp 2 or 3 seasons ago, and broke a ring at the beginning of the second season on the overhaul. I rebuilt again, different pistons and rings. The thought was maybe I broke a ring on the install. Ran on the second rebuild for a season, and another ring broke in the...
  3. J

    1990 90hp, broken ring after overhaul

    Morning all, Rebuilt my engine at the start of last season. Engine shop bored 030, new everything except con rods and crank. WSM pistons. Carb kits, proper break in, idle and WOT timing set. Boat ran great all year.(or so I though) Last night I fired it up to get it ready to go in the slip...
  4. J

    Prop nut flat washer

    Hey guys, 1990 90hp First off, thanks to all for the help with the rebuild. Break in finished this weekend. Much appreciated. I have 2 different props we use depending on what we're using the boat for, and today while changing I dropped a flat washer into the water at the marina. Jumped online...
  5. J

    Break in of rebuild

    Is the verdict 25-1 for the break in period? Manual specifies to add 50-1 to tank if VRO is equipped, but doesn't say what to run if not. Researching this has me all over the place.. Thanks
  6. J

    Head damage...

    So, I cleaned this up and removed any ring material in there, but am I asking for trouble using this head? Thanks https://photos.app.goo.gl/5Ec1Dj7Ucfis4bWZ7
  7. J

    Gel seal

    Hey guys, Not sure if the link is gonna work but if it does is this good for the gel seal path on the crankcase? Used a marker to show where I think I should be running it. Again, did a bunch of reading and have the manual opened up in front of me but not 100% sure. Thanks...
  8. J

    Crank seal rings

    Any reason to replace the crank seal rings during a rebuild if they measure within spec and aren't broken? Is it common practice while it's apart? Did some research and pulled up a few old threads on this but still uncertain. Cost isn't an issue, just wondering if the "if it ain't broken don't...
  9. J

    1990 90 "rebuild"

    Hey guys, Figured I'd start a new thread for this part, My list of items for the rebuild is as follows; -factory service manual -4 piston kits (block is being bored 030) -powerhead gasket set -water diverters -carb kits -new connecting rod bolts -all proper recommended sealants and lubricants...
  10. J

    Machine shop quote

    It just me or does $350 sound a little high to bore a stripped down Johnson V4 block? Been many years since I had any of this work done but it kinda caught me off guard. I'm in the trades and I certainly appreciate the skill involved but just wanted a few other opinions from guys that do this...
  11. J

    Which pistons?

    Hey guys, Quick easy one for you. Getting ready to rebuild a 1990 90hp. Would you recommend going with Wiseco pistons or the OMC brand? Thanks
  12. J

    Water separator

    Hey all, Getting ready to install a 90gph Sierra marine water separator on my 90hp carb'd Johnson. (boat has built in tank, and is wet slipped all season) Started doing some reading and came across a few things indicating it may create a restriction in the fuel system. What is the general...
  13. J

    Aluminum hull care

    Hey all, I recently purchased my first aluminum hull boat, a crestliner phantom 175, and for the first time will be keeping it in the water at a marina. My other boats have been fiberglass and always on a trailer or stored in a hoist. I've been doing some reading about anodes, and was wondering...
  14. J

    1990 90hp reg/rect question

    Hey guys, Quick, stupid question, but have to make sure... I recently replaced my water cooled reg/rectifier as it was not charging. I now have good voltage output, but still no tach operation. I followed Joe's method and when I connect yellow/grey wire to tach grey wire, the tach functions...
  15. J

    Tool identification

    Hey guys, Came across these in a garage with some other misc old tools, but no one I know has a clue what they are for, and a google search turned up nothing. Any idea? Thanks for any help.
  16. J

    1992 90hp rectifier

    Hey all, I picked up a 1992 90hp, J90TLEND, and have a bad rectifier. It is the top mounted water cooled unit. However, when I search for the part on this site it shows it has a 9 amp stator and only lists a regular rectifier as the replacement. Is it ok to mount a regular regulator/rectifier...
  17. J

    Interesting hole in crankcase...

    These are the pistons I found. I apologize if I offended anyone last night, but I try to do as much research on something as I can before I post a question. Just looking for a little guidance from the pros that do/did this daily. Thanks
  18. J

    1968 55hp torn down, thoughts on how to proceed

    Guys, Fdrgator and racerone, thanks much for your input over the last couple days. Got outta work early and couldn't help but pull the powerhead. Racer, you nailed it. #1 cylinder piston skirt broke apart. My plan now is to either replace the case or weld it, and new pistons and rings depending...
  19. J

    Parting out 1968 55hp

    Hey guys, After the destruction of the crankcase, decided it's best to move on to another boat. Engine is a TRL-10R. Perfect gearcase. Ignition system 2 years old, (including CDI pack) remote control box good, new throttle cable. Basically everything aside from pistons has been replaced in...
  20. J

    Interesting hole in crankcase...

    Hey all, Was out with my son doing our usual perch fishing tonight. Boat running fantastic like always. She is powered by a 1968 55 horse, which I absolutely love. On the way back in the exhaust note changed, followed by the boat slowing to a crawl. Shut it off and ran back to the launch on the...
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