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I am looking for a service manual for a "2004" Johnson 8 hp 4 stroke. Is this the same motor that OMC developed in the late nineties, or did BRP make modifications? Would either a Clymer of Seloc manual for Johnson 4 strokes 4-70 HP 1995-2001 be appropriate?
I have a 1973 12 foot aluminum MirroCraft boat, which is a shallower boat than today's aluminum models. It's rated for 12 Horsepower, and a maximum total load of 575#s. I want to purchase a 4 stroke motor, but I see weight as an issue. Question is--can this boat handle a 4 stroke 9.9 hp at...
My experience as a backyard mechanic will never pose a threat to the boat fixing pros. All last season, the operating temperature on my 1996 Volvo 4.3GL, SX stern drive Larson sei194 never exceeded the "1" on the 100 degree mark. I had suspected an open thermostat. When I had the spring...
My 1956 Johnson 7.5 Model AD-10 only wants to start with the aid of starter fluid. It has spark and new J6C plugs. The two line pressure tank delivers gas because it works with another motor, and fills the glass bowl on the 7.5. The choke opens and closes. The cylinder head has a good gasket...
The 1956 Johnson 7.5 requires power head removal in order to disconnect the gear shift mechanism to allow access to the lower unit water pump impeller. My question is, what components do I actually need to disassemble to remove the power head? The Clymer Manual says remove the carb, intake...
