I have an '81 Johnson 50 that I primarily use in freshwater but lately I have wanted to use it in saltwater enviroments. I see that on later model outboards they have factory installed zincs bolted to their lower units to help combat corrosion. Does my outboard have a factory installed zinc that...
I have an '81 Johnson 50hp 2 cyl outboard and it runs really well, but after installing a used lower unit ('75 Evinrude 55hp) I've noticed it doesn't go into reverse as smoothly as the forward gear it kind of makes a chattering sound through the gear shifter. I have replaced the cables, the gear...
I own an '81 Johnson 50 h.p. outboard and after changing the stator which included both the sensor coil & charge coil, used but good rectifier along with new ignition coils, then checking all above components with ohm meter to see if all compnents were within spec. All pieces tested good, but I...
I am having some problems with my '81 Johnson 50 and I was hoping someone at this post could help me. Bare in mind this is my first outboard, I am definitely mechanically inclined so fixing any problems myself wouldn't be a problem, I just need a little guidance in dealing with outboards...
I am in need of a "Good" used complete lower unit for my '81 Johnson 50 h.p. electric start 2 cyl outboard. Any help would be greatly appreciated.<br /> Todd
