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    Johnson 4hp waterflow diagram, please help!

    I have an 85' 4hp johnson that was overheating due to blocked water passages in the block. In the photo i drew a waterflow diagram but im not sure if water flows out only at part A? or if there is in fact a passage at the top of the block aswell marked as B? I want to put her back together but...
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    My motor is submerged! What should i DO?

    I rebuilt my johnson 4hp about 6 months ago, it ran great and it felt fantastic cause it took me 2 years to rebuild. Know here is the problem. As those around Sydney Australia may know, The central cost has been hit with a major storm. My outboard is stored in my shed, near a saltwater creek...
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    My Johnson RUNS!! Thankyou all

    Hi all, I just thought I might tell you guys that I finally got my 4hp Johnson seahorse reassembled. And it works!!! It was so amazing when after 3 years of being in pieces it started on the 2nd pull. It runs great got me on my 9ft tinnie on to the plane and idles at incredibly low RPMs. It is...
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    Breaker points

    Hi, I am setting breaker points on a 1985 4hp Johnson, I have a service manual which states a 0.020 inch gap. I just need to know is this gap set between the "top" part of the camshaft (the disk that connects to the cranshaft) and the breaker arm. If this is correct the breaker arm will never...
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    Wrist Pin Removal DIY

    Hello, I need to removal the wrist pins on 2 pistons from a 1985 johnson 4. I have devised a cradle by cutting a bottle in half then resting it in a carved block of wood. I have a manual to assist but I cant make the wrist pins budge. I have the L side up and hit my pressing pin with a hammer...
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    Flywheel Puller. WILL IT WORK ?

    I need to remove a Flywheel on a 1982 Johnson 4hp. I do not wont to try the hammer method when you hit the flywheel with a hammer as I dont wont to break the crank. I know i cant buy a proper one, so I was thinking, Will this work.<br /><br />Get a dome nut and tighten it to the crankshaft...
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    Motor Never Flushed

    My 4hp Johnson 1985,which I am ashamed to say I never flushed it out in the 4 years I used it. <br />I have now pulled apart my engine to replace a piston ring. I removed the head gasket and discovered the aftermarth of never flushing my motor. The water cooling chanels are full of dirt and...
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    Year Of motor

    My 4hp Johnson Seahorse<br />What year is it?<br /><br />The MODEL No:AJ4BRLG0B<br /> SERIAL No:601145
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    Johnsons made in Australia

    My 4hp Johnson has a sticker on the side that states made in Australia. Is this normal? How long did Johnson make motors in Australia? Any information on the topic would be of great interest for me.<br /><br />Bozza
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    Repair or Trash

    Last year in April I decided to try fix my seized 4hp Johnson Seahorse. After pulling it apart I realized that water had got into the block at rusted the piston to the Cylinder wall. In the process i broke one piston ring and after travelling to a marine shop was informed that a replacment would...
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    Honing the cylinder

    Hi I own a 4hp Johnson which is a mid 80's model.<br />My engine seized because salt water got into the Piston. I pulled apart my motor and Pulled out the rusted Piston. I now have to put it back together. I have been recommended to “Hone out the cylinder wall”. What does Honing Involve? Can I...
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    Year of motor

    I wont to now what year my motor is-<br />MODEL No:AJ4BRL00B<br />SERIAL No:601145<br /><br />Here is a picture of a motor that looks simular.<br /><br...
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    Piston rings

    I need a new piston ring for my 1984 Johnson seahorse 4hp. I live in Australia though. <br />Can any one recomend a good internet supplier of Piston rings that ship to Australia<br />Thank you
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    What to do now

    My 4hp Johnson seahorse which i believe is a mid 80's model seized about a year ago. I decieded to pull apart the motor and try fix it. <br /><br />With a little help from Clymer repair manual( I stress a little because it didnt have anything helpful) I pulled apart the engine right down to the...
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    6hp on 14ft Sailing boat

    I own a 6hp Johnson. I use it on my 10ft Dehaviland. This hull is a bit small, but i do own a 14ft sailing boat. So instead of buying a new hull, could I Put my Johnson on the Sailing Boat. Any Ideas? Would it be Safe?<br /><br />Thank you for your help
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    My new 6 flooded

    I was using My 3 week old Johnson 6 out on the lake today when it started reving up then down then up then down then it suddenly stopped. I tried to restart but no luck. I started to row back but luckely managed to get a tow. I read the manual and it appears the engine flooded.<br />How can this...
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    octane fuel

    I have a 1998 Cheetah 23" tunnel with a 350 Mag and Bravo 1. It has factory fuel injection and 4" through transom exaust. I have been getting a large amount of black residue on the back of the boat. We boat at lake Havasu and there are areas of extended no wake zones. I have been using 92 octane...
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    octane fuel

    I have a 1998 Cheetah 23" tunnel with a 350 Mag and Bravo 1. It has factory fuel injection and 4" through transom exaust. I have been getting a large amount of black residue on the back of the boat. We boat at lake Havasu and there are areas of extended no wake zones. I have been using 92 octane...
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    Gear Oil

    I recently bought a new 6hp Johnson. There is however Gear Oil leaking out,not alot but if i Leave it over night a couple of drops will hit the Floor. Is this normal for new motors? Should i take it back to the DeALER? aNY ADVIVE will be a great help?
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    TO WELD OR NOT TO WELD

    I own an old tinnie at my holiday house. There is however a leak in the hull. The boat will take on about 1 gallon of water a day. The dealer advised me to weld the leak. The problem is I Dont Now how to weld! Also i dont have a trailer to transport the hull to get it fixed.<br /><br />Is there...
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