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  1. K

    Johnson Lost Spark

    I will get back with you in a few days. My Fluke meter needs an adapter to be able to work correctly and I am waiting for that. Thanks Keith
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    Johnson Lost Spark

    Pappy, The output from the power pack was 4.5 volts on one lead and basically 0 on the other. Do you think that indicates a bad PP? Thanks, Keith
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    Johnson Lost Spark

    I have a 1993 Johnson 6 HP and have lost the spark on the top cylinder. The ignition coils check good on both cylinders. I have a Fluke 87 meter to check the output of the power pack but can't get it to indicate peak voltage correctly however there is an output from one of the PP leads and...
  4. K

    Standard fuel pump replacement for VRO pump?

    Rich, I for sure agree with your statement about Pappy being an asset. Regards, Keith
  5. K

    CNG outboards?

    Turbo, One thing that you did not mention is when burning gas it's much cleaner and you can extend the oil changes way out. Also if you keep the engine pretty well loaded up not much carbon forms on the heads or piston tops. Other than that for me I don't see any advantage over burning gasoline...
  6. K

    CNG outboards?

    On the LNG the only thing that keeps it a liquid is super cold not pressure. Regards, Keith
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    CNG outboards?

    Jacob, You make some interesting points. I have worked around gas compressors that burn the product[gas] and most of these engines run turbochargers in order to produce more power. I don't think that we will be seeing turbos on outboards any time soon do you. Regards, Keith
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    A big "THANK YOU

    Pappy, For sure I respect your knowledge about boats. Thanks, Keith
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    Trolling with a 2 stroke?

    I have two 2 strokes. One is a 1988 Evinrude 30 hp and the other is a 1993 Johnson 6 hp and can not remember when the plugs last fouled or were changed. Both have lots of hours. For me since they changed the oil over to the type 3 the plug problem mostly disappeared. Back in the 1960s I was...
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    Spearfishing from a 12ft vhull? help

    Back in the 1960s I had a 12 foot Sears Game Fisher with a 5.5 Johnson and dove out of it all the time. What I did then and still do is to put weight belt and spear gun in boat. Then if anyone else is in the boat they move to the other side. I just grab the gunnel and push myself down into the...
  11. K

    Tin Boats are the way to go but what about inflatables?

    I have been diving in an inflatable a few times and they are not for me, they just are uncomfortable. Keith
  12. K

    Where can I find a wide blade flat screwdriver?

    What works well getting those plugs out is an impact screwdriver. The type that you hit with a hammer. I suppose that they still sell them. Mine was purchased back in the 1960s to work on dirt bikes with. Regards, Keith
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    25 hp Johnson - bust

    I had that problem on a 25 hp Mariner and it was the lower crankshaft seal. Regards, Keith
  14. K

    Newbie pondering tinboat and saltwater...

    Don't worry about your boat but be sure that the anode on the motor is good. Regards, Keith
  15. K

    Newbie Questions about v-bottoms

    I have a 14 foot Gregor Baja Special. This is an excellent boat and was produced for tougher than normal conditions. This boat has helped to catch 10 bill fish. [9 marlin and 1 sailfish] It has been my dive boat being used from the northern Sea of Cortez to as far south as Cabo Pulmo and Los...
  16. K

    New Gregor 15'

    I hope that you enjoy your Gregor as much as I have mine. It's a early 1990s Baja Special 15 foot. It has a 30 HP Evinrude and had provided many adventures. Regards, Keith
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    Drain plug problems

    Troller, I have a Gregor and the plug size is 5/8 inch for some reason. The only plug of that size that I could find was a plug for a bait tank and the hardware is not stainless. I tried one of these low quality plugs and it lasted a very short time. I was fishing at Bahia San Luis Gongaza and...
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    Drain plug problems

    I was having plug problems and what I did was buy a solid rubber plug of the correct size from Ace Hardware. Drilled a hole through the center large enough for a #10x32 stainless screw. Put stainless washer on the screw and insert into hole and on the other end another washer with a wing nut to...
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    Which motor for a 14 ft. gregor

    I hope that you have as good of service from your Gregor as we have had from ours which is a Baja Special. That boat has been fishing from the lakes of Wyoming to Marlin fishing off the East Cape of Baja where it produced 10 bill fish. [9 marlin 1 sail fish] The motor is a 1988 30 HP Evinrude...
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    WANTED: 25 HP 2-stroke

    lovedr79 I was out today on the lake with my other motor [1988 Evinrude 30 Hp] and got to thinking about that Yamaha. I think that I am going to get it started and checked out and try to sell it. It's not doing anyone any good sitting in the garage. Regards, Keith
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