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Beakster posted the thread Short vs Long Shaft for 4hp in Johnson & Evinrude Outboards.

Hi all, I am looking for a Johnson 4hp to put on a small inflatable 4 person dinghy. I expect I need the short shaft version of the...

43 minutes ago
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Beakster replied to the thread No sparking v4.

Thanks for all the replies everyone. I didn't know that there was such a tool for holding the flywheel, but after you told me I ordered...

Friday at 2:21 PM
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Beakster reacted to havoc_squad's post in the thread No sparking v4 with Like.

Lisle flywheel turner and a 2ft 3/4 inch gas pipe at a hardware store works wonders to create a strong flywheel holding fixture. The...

Friday at 2:16 PM
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Beakster replied to the thread No sparking v4.

Tried that originally, but couldn't find anywhere on the v4 to hold it while I applied 100ftlbs of torque. Anywhere I tried, like the...

May 7, 2024
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Beakster replied to the thread No sparking v4.

Problem with a torque wrench is how do you stop the engine turning while torquing the flywheel?

May 7, 2024
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Beakster replied to the thread No sparking v4.

It's a 1980. I think I found the problem. I was in a hurry the day I posted, hence the concise message. I ended up cutting the black and...

May 7, 2024
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Beakster reacted to Chris1956's post in the thread No sparking v4 with Like.

On my '98 Johnny OB, the boat harness was melted where it plugged into the engine harness. I am not sure where the short was, but the...

Apr 30, 2024
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Beakster replied to the thread No sparking v4.

Managed to get her started.... I first tried disconnecting the black and yellow wire from the ignition switch, no change. Then I cut...

Apr 30, 2024
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Beakster replied to the thread Evinrude 120 v4 no spark.

How do you disconnect it? It's part of a multiplug?

Apr 26, 2024
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Beakster posted the thread No sparking v4 in Johnson & Evinrude Outboards.

Got a 100. Started fine, cut out. Now no spark. Where to look?

Apr 26, 2024
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Beakster replied to the thread Starter Drive Assembly Failure Symptoms.

So I think this after market starter motor simply had the brackets welded in slightly the wrong place. I thought about cutting them off...
Apr 20, 2024
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Beakster replied to the thread Starter Drive Assembly Failure Symptoms.

New starter arrived today. I bolted it on and it turns well and the engine starts. I'm not sure if the fault in the old one is with...
Apr 20, 2024
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Beakster reacted to tphoyt's post in the thread Starter Drive Assembly Failure Symptoms with Like.

Probably a good move. In the mean time you can get your battery load tested at most any auto parts store for free if your interested...

Apr 17, 2024
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Beakster replied to the thread Starter Drive Assembly Failure Symptoms.

I jumped the battery with my truck which is starting fine and engine was running, but same thing. I also tried bypassing solenoid with...
Apr 16, 2024
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Beakster replied to the thread Starter Drive Assembly Failure Symptoms.

Battery fully charged and engine turns by hand. How would I load test ?

Apr 16, 2024

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