I am looking for a factory service manual for a 1977 johnson 70hp. I found one on ebay but it is for a 1976. Will this work for my engine? If not does anyone know a good source to buy factory manuals? Thanks.
I am fixing to buy a used outboard for my Bass Tracker III. I have came across a 1993 Johnson 50hp that's power head has been freshly rebuilt by reputable certified marine mechanic. He had it bored .030 and installed all new bearings, seals, gaskets and pistons and it runs great. I also have a...
Re: Melted Thermo Switch
No the Head Gasket was fine. Just the cylinder has some grooves in it. The Head on that cylinder has a grayish white appearance which makes me think that cylinder was running lean.
Hello Everyone, I recently was given a 1971 Johnson 50 model number 50ESL71S. I do not know the history of the engine. It turns over but has signs of overheating. The Thermo Switch is completely melted and the rubber has run down the side of the engine. Is this going to be a required item in...
I have a 1984 suzuki DT2. I am in the process of changing the gear oil. I have found online that it only holds 2.4 ounces of 90 weight gear oil. The problem I am having is that there is only one drain hole and no vent hole. Every instruction I can find online has a vent and a drain. should I...
I am looking into purchasing my first ever Jetski. I have only been on one once so im looking for something beginner friendly that can ride two people easily. It will have to be used because i cannot afford a new one. My question is. Which brands and year would be the easiest and cheapest to...
Hello i just recently bought this outboard and took it out for a test ride. The engine ran perfect but i broke a shear pin when i hit a log that was about a foot below the water. I took the prop off and rigged a new shear pin out of a welding rod i had in my tool box. On the way back to the dock...
Hello! I am new here and am seeking some advice. I have a 1968 4hp Mcculloch air cooled S/N 82090-11 that i got from a family member and it has been sitting for who knows how long. I cleaned out the gas tank and carb and installed a new fuel line. I installed a new spark plug and put fresh gas...
