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    1999 johnson 175 PLEE Shift Rod Question

    So I dropped the gearcase on my outboard and have changed the waterpump. Having difficulty with the shift rod when reinstalling the gear case. After reinstallation I don't think the shifter is working correctly. I believe forward gear is selected with the shift rod extended as far as it will...
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    1999 johnson 175 plee starter motor won't engage flywheel

    I have received some great advice from this forum in the past, and now you all have another chance to chime in. When we try to start the motor, the starter motor whirrs but the engine doesn't turn over. I have not removed the starter to see if there is something I can do to remedy this rather...
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    1999 Johnson 175 starting issues

    So took the boat out for the first time in 6 years on Tuesday. Launched in Everett, motored to Mukelteo, Clinton, up to Langley, around Hat to the east, back to Everett, then up the Snohomish river past the I5 bridge to do a little exploration. Then back to the launch ramp and home. Big motor...
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    1999 Johnson 175 starting issues

    I have a 1999 Johnson 175 (carburated) engine that really wants to run. It's been stored outside for 4 years, but going into storage I made sure the fuel tank was full, put stabil in the fuel and fogged the cylinders. So now I'm in a position where I want to use the boat and trying to get the...
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