The old mounting plate came off in pieces (seized/corroded/stripped bolts, all four), and everything just kind of popped out at once- now not totally sure if I have her back together correctly. According to the parts schematic online, the pressure valve goes in FRONT of the mount plate-...
I am familiar with thermostat actuation, but Vernatherm elements are more mysterious to me.
When I tested my Verna on the stove today, the piston extended fine, but would then only go back down by merit of moderate to heavy pressure. Is this normal? I realize the Verna valve is spring-loaded...
Took the boat out today for first time after impeller installation. I installed a 'tell tube' in the upper side of the right head, and water seemed to flow fine to the heads at idle with cuffs. Also, the vernatherm element seems to be opening its valve since water sprays from the two holes on...
Got my boat back from the shop a few weeks ago and have been working to figure out an evident cooling system problem since (on their instruction).
SO, I have installed a new impeller, which I don't think was the problem. So that's covered.
Additionally, the boat has a completely new pump kit...
My engine hasn't been pumping water correctly. Impeller works fine (just installed a new one), and it is definitely a thermo problem- actually this engine model uses a Vernatherm valve. Thing is, there is NO way the thermo housing is coming off, and no access to the verma element or valve. Its...
Took the motor into the shop yesterday with a starting problem. Called me back today claiming the engine started right up and idled fine, however once it heated up water quit flowing from the indicator hole and the engine became very hot very fast. This was puzzling to me since I installed an...
Gimbal bearing seems to have gone bad, boot needs to come off. Boat is in forward gear (and I have tried in reverse gear also), all bolts are out, trim rams are off.
The upper unit easily breaks away from the gimbal housing at the flange (correct my terminology if wrong), but will ony pull away...
So I think I might have gummed up the timing on my motor, or maybe the idle throttle- I don't know.
Three days ago she started up without any trouble, and ran like a top. Compression is perfect, solid spark on all four.
What happened was I was having trouble getting the throttle up to wide...
Having some trouble finding the shifter pivot screw for my 85 Johnson- thinking about making my own. Does anyone know what size and thread pitch the pivot screw for this model?
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Just got a new motor, didn't include the exhaust seal. How important is it that the seal be in place? Seems to me that I would just end up with a small exhaust leak above the boot, which doesn't seem so bad. Then again...
What do you think?
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Here's the thing, I bought an engine with no key. The key switch key number is rubbed off long gone, so I've been using an old key that fits the keyswitch but isn't cut for it, which means a lot of jiggling and wiggling to get the key to turn (very time consuming). SO, my plan is to simply leave...
Thinking about installing a valve in my fuel line on my 85hp Johnson outboard. It's a standard line feeding standard carbs. It would be nice to have a convenient way to switch off gas flow at the dock and run my carbs dry (without having to unhook the main plug and wear out the seal).
The...
Just bought a replacement motor and it didn't come with a key, so I'm not sure what type I need. The metallic retaining nut on the switch indicates KF series, but the motor year indicates 73 pistol grip series. Additionally, I can find zero indication what number I need, if there was a key...
Trying to find out what size bolts I need to replace the trim tab bolt, and the larger bolt immediately in front of it (toward transom). Just purchased motor, didn't include these bolts.
I have the four main mounting bolts.
Thank you