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i, Hi,
I was checking the impeller on this motor and I was having trouble trying to get the key back in once I was finished. I took apart the bottom end and found a ring with two holes on each side fitted on the driveshaft along with what looks like a pin flush to the shaft. Is that supposed to...
It runs on both cylinders at idle but I don't know about under a load. I put in new spark plugs and coils. Is there anyway I can tell if it is running on one cylinder. I have noticed that the motor starts to make a clicking/tapping noise when I throttle up.
I personally run 40:1 on mine. It can run 50:1 but most people like to run more oil heavy (40:1, 24:1) on theese older motors to reduce wear on the old parts.
I will try adjusting the carb that way when I get back out on the lake. I can't seem to find a fitting for my compression tester for a shallow spark plug. I was recommended to run 40:1
I replaced the coils and I checked that the motor is running on both cylinders as they both spark plugs give off spark and both sides of the cylinder head is warm after it has run
I will do a compression test soon but I need to find a shallow tip for my compression tester. I don't think the slip clutch is binding as the motor can go full power but I can always go and check to see. I will take apart the float valve and have a look. The float valve being stuck would make a...
Hi Everyone,
I have a 1958 Johnson 5.5 hp that I pulled out of my shed a year ago. I cleaned the carb and replaced the coils and it ran fine in the barrel. I took it out to the lake and when I try to go full throttle, the motor seems to have no power. With no load, it revs up no problem but with...
