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by JRDIII
Thu Oct 13, 2016 3:44 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: So my dad and I bought a boat
Replies: 34
Views: 24135

Re: So my dad and I bought a boat

Very nice job. Would love to see some pics of the finished product. What year is she? Does she have a number?
by JRDIII
Sat Jul 09, 2016 9:00 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 1989 Johnson 40 hp 2 stroke idle problems
Replies: 15
Views: 14450

Re: 1989 Johnson 40 hp 2 stroke idle problems

Good point. Mixing in larger volumes would definitely be a hassle. I have a 9-gallon tank so it's not a big deal, and since the OP mentioned his motor is a 40 hp I assume he has a pretty small tank as well. If that is the case, I definitely recommend that he ditch the VRO, and I speak from the exper...
by JRDIII
Fri Jul 08, 2016 11:03 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 1989 Johnson 40 hp 2 stroke idle problems
Replies: 15
Views: 14450

Re: 1989 Johnson 40 hp 2 stroke idle problems

I'm also glad you were able to figure out the cause, as idling problems are often hard to pin down. I have a 1990 Johnson 40-HP on my 13-footer that I bought about four years ago with the original VRO still in place. Right after I brought the boat home I began having very similar idle problems. [The...