Recent content by Jon Thunda

Have a 1981 35hp johnson J35elgts. Had some starting issues which are resolved. While running the motor on the cuffs, I noticed water coming from the prop and spaying from the two horizontal holes that are up near the cowling. I just replaced the water pump... now I have a very healthy stream...

I have a 81' Johnson 35hp model j35elcts. I recently swapped out the water pump. Took the boat down to the pond and gave her about a half an hour rip around the water. Everything seemed to be working great. The following weekend, I took the boat out again. She started fine, was idling...

Sorry for the a repeat on this subject but, I'm not understanding prop pitch. I have a 35 hp Johnson with a four bladed adjustable pitch prop. The prop is "plastic"... how do you determine the pitch? The prop has positive and negative signs on the outside hub. What does this mean? Is...

Are the e-Tec motors all they claim to be?

I recently bought a 14' aluminum boat with a 35 hp Johnson ob. The prop is an adjustable four blade composite prop. What I don't understand is how prop pitch affects the performance. The man I got it from claims to get a "rooster tail" when he ran it. I am significantly larger than he is...

What would cause the normally gold color gear oil to turn green? Water or foaming because it is the wrong oil? My bet is water.

What weight gear oil would I use in an 83 Johnson 35hp?

Just purchased a 14' aluminum boat with a 35 hp Johnson (74-86?). Ran some cuffs to it and started it in the yard for some minor adjustments and cleaning. Ran fine on the hose. when in the water the motor will hiccup... cough... whatever you wish to call it. It literally feels like you have...