[alden135]

I just bought a 1990 sunbird barletta 204 cc with a 1990 johnson 120hp. The motor has t&t and I want to know how to lower it manually before I go hooking up power. The lower is cracked so I was planning on drain/fill the unit and only using it while doing engine checks in the driveway. If the motor checks out ok I'll buy a new gearcase. This has sat since the damage in 1998 so I plan on spraying the cylinders with some tcw3 (or could I use fogging oil?) and letting it sit before fooling with it.I'm also going to drain the carbs and use my remote tank which I know is clean and fresh premix. Any help always much appreciated.

[93bronco]

the is a manual release valve on the bracket either on the port or starboard side depending on if its a conventional or fastrac. it a flat tip slot, just take care when breaking it free so you dont enlarge the slot.-120 is a good motor- get your your self an omc service & parts manual.i would spray some WD in the spark plug holes - let it set a day or so then try & spin flywheel by hand to make sure its free.also make sure the WD straw does shoot into the plug hole.carbs will need rebuilt also.hope that helps

[alden135]

Thanks 2k boat. I am going to buy a factory manual like I did for my 69' 85hp Rude. I found it to be of immense help when learning that motor. I'm glad to hear that this motor is a good one.

[93bronco]

if you go to the search and at the bottom enter my # 5118, i had alot of posts when dealing with my 120/140.maybe some of it will help you.good luck-