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    Want to rework trim/tilt system on 1986 Merc 75 HP, need help selecting parts

    Motor is a 1986 Merc 75 HP 4 cylinder (serial #0A994929) I picked up that sat up a good number of years. Great compression, but many things have deteriorated due to age/weather exposure. Reworked the engine fuel/ignition systems and replaced transmission fluid. Engine is now running great...
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    1986 Mercury 75HP 4 cyl w/triangular fuel pump

    Howdy, I have a 1986 Mercury 75HP 4 cylinder two cycle motor, SN 0A994929. It has a triangular fuel pump that is now listed as obsolete, but diaphragm kits and internal parts are still available. When I purchased the motor, it had sat up for a long time without being ran. I decided to go...
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    Need help with driver coil part number

    Getting very weak spark out of both ignition coils (spark plug coils) and the kill switch button measures open with an ohmmeter, so it's not affecting things. Went through the wiring with an ohmmeter, wiring is connected properly, so it appears to be the driver coil has failed. Went to the OMC...
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    Rebuilding a 1976 15HP Johnson

    What does it take to rebuild a 1976 15HP Johnson from top to bottom and do it right? I'm talking separating out each section of the motor, disassembling it, cleaning it, going through it and replacing things that need to/ought to be replaced after a motor has been around 31 years. What all...
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    Ok, picked a paint, how much of it do I buy?

    I have picked a paint to paint the bottom of my boat, based on the recommendation from Interlux and the boat's usage. The paint I want to use only comes in quarts and I'm not sure how much I'll need. The paint is paintabile using the roll and tip method, which I'm very good at, having painted...
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    Advisability of fully rebuilding outboard motor myself?

    I have a 1976 15HP Johnson manual start motor. The compression is down around eighty and the motor has seen it's better years, but will crank and idle ok. The motor also needs motor mounts, etc. It's generally pretty well worn, but is still running. I'm considering rebuilding it completely...
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    Paint selection for fiberglass boat interior

    I caught a good deal on a "factory second" boat from a fiberglass boat manufacturer. The boat had a chip on an outside edge where it was knicked during shipping and was less than half the current retail price. The manufacturer repaired the nick and repainted the exterior. The only negative is...
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    Idle speed adjustment on 15R76

    More questions. I have the 1976 Johnson Service Manual for my motor now. The original knobs for both the Idle speed adjustment and the Low speed needle valve adjustment were dry rotted to the point of needing replacement. I have an adjustment procedure for the low speed needle valve...
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    Flywheel Puller

    Went to get a flywheel puller at the auto parts store and couldn't find one small enough at a couple places to fit the flywheel on this 1976 15HP Johnson. Can anybody tell me who might carry one small enough to fit this motor? I am trying to avoid chasing all over town looking for one that...
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    Parts for 1976 Johnson 15HP 15R76R

    I've been able to find parts for the water pump, tune up stuff, gaskets, etc. But I'm wondering if where I can get these items: 1 Carb Low speed idle adjustment knob (On front of motor beside choke. Seems to be for a carburetor needle valve adjustment.) 2. Throttle Idle adjustment knob...
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    Motor Cover assembly for Johnson 9.9 -15 HP 1076

    Does anyone know where I can get a motor cover assembly for a 1976 Johnson 9.9 or 15 HP motor? The motor is a 15R76R and while the local dealer is willing to help, he says he can no longer get this part. I've tried internet searches and have found nothing. I'd be happy with a blank, a 9.9 or...
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    Johnson Seahorse 15HP Model 15R76R

    Howdy, I picked up a Johnson 15HP Motor, Model #15R76R with a Jon boat I bought today. I'd like to run the boat with just a trolling motor and restore the Johnson motor as much as possible. The motor is in running condition now and has a red steel gas can with a plug in latch for the fuel...
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