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    Did BRP make carburetted two strokes?

    Hello, I am curious because never found a clear answer on this. After BRP took over running of Johnson/Evinrude following the OMC bankruptcy and started selling small two-stroke outboards, where these outboards leftover stock made by OMC or did BRP actually manufacture these motors themselves...
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    Loctite 518 or 515

    Hi, as you may already know I am rebuilding a Johnson, the manual calls for "Gel Seal", I believe loctite 518 is a simular product, is this correct? Secondly can loctite 515 be used instead? Has anyone used 515 as apposed to 518? What do You guys use to seal crankcases, any recomendations...
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    Tube Drain for Johnson

    Hi, Im rebuilding a evinrude 4hp 1983 model and I just have a quick question. What does the plastic rod known as a Tube Drain do whilst sitting in the crankcase, what is its purpose? Also I am missing the lower rod will any harm be done in not replacing it? Thanks
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    WRISTPIN REMOVAL HELP

    I am rebuilding a Johnson 4hp 1985. I have dismantled the entire engine but have ran into a problem. I need to remove the Wristpins to clean the bearings but have been unnsuccesful. I have removed the circlips and have devised a cradle and pushing rod to try push the wristpin out. I have tried...
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    Impellor removal

    Hello, I am try to replace an Impellor on a 1985 Johnson. I have a problem, I can not remove the actual impellor, the black spline think from the driveshaft. I have tried a lot of things with no luck. Is there a trick to removing the impellor?<br />Thankyou
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    Centre Bearings are they needed?

    Hello, I am rebuilding a Johnson 4hp 1985 model. On disasembling I lost 5 centre bearings, now I need to know what to do. <br /><br />Can I simply just use the remaining 25 bearings and not buy anymore? Whould that work?<br /><br />Or should I just not use any? Being the centre bearings they...
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    Identity of Johnson

    Hello, I am interested in purchasing this johnson outboard from ebay for parts so i can rebuild an 1985 johnson. I am having a problem in identifiying the year of the motor. Here is a picture of the motor. <br /><br /> Johnson motor...
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    Ridiculously priced part

    I live in Australia and am currently rebuilding a 1985 4hp Johnson. On deasembly I lost 5 centre bearings, I also discovered that a few ofthe connecting rod bearings had rust on them. I got a quote from OUTBOARDPARTS.COM:<br /><br />Set of NEEDLES for Center bearing (part no. 0388993) $44.00...
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    Spark plug gap

    Hi all<br />Just need to know the correct gap for the spark plug on a 2003 johnson 6hp? Sorry for asking i lost my owners manual. <br />Thank you
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    Genuine Manual

    Hi I have finally given in and will buy an OEM manual. I have found one on ebay, it is found at:<br /><br /> http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4577238187 <br /><br />Can someone tell me if this is a geniune manual? Will be of more help then the clymer manual that i got from...
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    Problem with Crank Shaft

    My 4hp Johnson Seahorse 1985 model, which I currently have in pieces in now ready to be assembled. Though I have a few simple questions that i desperatly need answered. All discriptions are given as if the motor is lying horizontally.<br /><br />1) The crankshaft has a small petrution, a circle...
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    Year of Johnson Seahorse

    Hi, I just wont to know what year my 4hp Johnson Seahorse is.<br />MODEL No:AJ4BRL00B<br />SERIAL No:601145<br />Thankyou
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    New Motors

    mY 1988 4hp Johnson outboard recently seased. I took it to the dealer but he said it was not worth fixing. He had a Tohatsu 3.5hp in stock that he would sell to me for a fair price.<br />Would a 3.5hp be enough to replace my 4 or should i get more money and buy a new 4 or 5?<br /><br />Thank you
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    were on earth

    were can i find a manual in Australia for a 1990 johnson 4hp.
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    Checking the Spark Plugs

    I own a 1990 4hp Johnson Seahorse. I am thinking of replacing the sparks. How do i cheak the olds sparks for spark. Do i just try to start it without the pipes. HOW? PLEASE HELP?<br />THANK YOU
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    Johson Seahorse

    I receantly bought new sparg plugs for a 4 hp Johnson Seahorse. Should i screw them in as tight as i can or should i leave a gap. Any response would be much appreciated.<br /><br />Thank you
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    my 4hp johnson

    My boat is cutting out about 5 mins after i start it. What could be the problem and how can i fix it?.Please be descriptive(I'm a beginner)<br /><br />Note:it is not a fuel problem.
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    keeping the boat running

    I have trouble keeping the boat running (4hp johnson seahorse) and i think its something to do with the carborators filling with water. how do i drain them?<br /><br />Tommo
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    What are carbs and how do i drain them?

    I own a 4hp johnson seahorse and i have been advised to drain my carbs. Where can i find them on the motor. somebody please help!!!!<br /><br />P.s A diagram would be much appreciated if possible.<br /><br />Thanks tommo
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    My 4hp continues to cut out

    I own a 4hp Johnson Seahorse (Year 1990)> Whenever i start the motor it will run for about 5 minutes Then cuts out. Many people have told me to squeez the fuel bulb, however the tank is inbuilt. What else could the problem be? and how can i fix it.<br /><br />Thank you
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