Well I've been having a problem with my 76 johnson 55hp where it runs good at idle / mid-throttle but dies at high throttle. From the diagnostics I've been able to do combined with EVERYONE I've asked saying it sounds like it's "starving for fuel", I'm leaning more and more towards it being the...
I posted about this issue before, but there was a forum problem and it was deleted along with a bunch of other folk's posts. Someone had given me some advice, but I don't remember what it was, so I'm reposting in hopes I can get a starting point to diagnose this issue and hopefully fix it.
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How to handle "extra" hole in transom? (Also, adjusting OMC controls?) <-- Boat newb.
Hey all. Just got myself a new "fixer-upper" type of vessel. It's a nice 15' console boat with a 55 horse jhonson. I've already had it in the water and it handles great, but I noticed a small problem... or...
I had this all typed out, then I hit the wrong button, changed the page and lost it all so I'm just gonna be short...
The entire issue with the Lower Unit was the Pinion gear being completely seized in the bearing. The Gear shaft was very stubborn, but with some good ole' American persuasion I...
I recently posted a thread asking for some advise about a boat i was interested in for a project. I purchased this today for $100. The motor would not turn, so the first thing I did was remove the cylinder head and check the pistons. The pistons and rings appear to be in good shape, and to my...
This is a possible project boat, but since I don't know much about outboards I want to ask some of you if you could advise me if this is a worthy investment. The vessel I'm interested in is an old 10ft wooden boat with an inboard style console and an outboard motor. The motor appears to be a...
