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Yes, 3 cylinder. It looks similar to the one in the video but there are some differences. Mine is a electric shift and the video shows a shift cable. The electrical cable routing looked different as well.
I just looked through my service manual, page by page until I found the 22 degree...
100LL is available at small airports. LL stands for "Low Lead", which is a misnomer as it has higher lead content than the old "regular" gas available for cars many years ago. I don't think the lead is needed in old 2 strokes, but it must be for piston aircraft.
It is a 3 cylinder. I only use non-ethanol premium (91 octane). The engine has the original pistons and rings and the owner's manual recommends regular or premium "leaded" gasoline. I just finished replacing all the fuel lines, fuel pump, carb gaskets, fuel connectors so I can burn ethanol...
I am almost finished doing some maintenance on my '72 65hp Johnson outboard. I could not find the max advance setting in my Johnson service manual or Clymer manual (which says "Mark" @ 4500 RPM). There is no unique "Mark" on my flywheel, just a scale. Test with timing light shows 22 degrees...
I am looking to replace the gearcase on my '72 Johnson 65. I have the service manual and the only thing that concerns me is that I don't have the gauge to check the shims to set for the pinion. I don't *plan* on replacing anything but the seals and O-rings when I transfer the parts to the new...
