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    Johnson 7.5hp Tell Tale

    I have replaced thermostat, impeller and water tube grommet on my 1982 Johnson 7.5. It starts and runs fine now but the flow from the tell tale (pee) varies from a spluttery trickle to a strong jet. I can't work out why. It is running at correct temperature - I am able to place finger on...
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    OVERHEATING JOHNSON 7.5hp

    Engine is 1983 Johnson 7.5hp. It started putting out steam from tell tale. I replaced thermostat and impeller - fired up - still putting out steam. I pulled the cylinder head - there are salt deposits in the waterways which obviously aren't helping. Where else does the cooling water flow apart...
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    Year Of Manufacture Johnson 4hp

    I have purchased a Johnson 4hp Seahorse model number 4BR79D. It is a long shaft with no clutch. Can anyone tell me what year it was built? Also I have a non-running seized 1983 Evinrude 4HP short shaft with clutch. Is it possible, using components from the Evinrude, to convert my Johnson to...
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    1980s Johnson 25 won't start hot

    My 1980s Johnson 25 twin 2 stroke starts like a dream from cold and goes like a rocket on my 11ft Dell Quay Dory. The problem is - it won't start hot! I have to wait 30 - 40 minutes to allow it to cool. It is currently with an outboard engineer who has run it in his tank, started it hot and...
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    1981 JOHNSON 25HP SHEAR PIN

    I can't find a shear pin on this motor! Does anybody have any ideas? Is there an alternative system to avoid damage caused by prop contact?<br />I am baffled!<br />Paul Duggins
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    1981 25hp Johnson manual start long shaft

    A few questions...<br />Does anybody know where the water intake is on this motor?<br />How important is it to balance the prop? Mine is misshapen and beaten up.<br />How do I check the impeller? Is this the same thing as the water pump?
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    Johnson 25

    I have acquired a used Johnson 25 Seahorse. The serial number according to the disc on the engine block is B2869/J25BAC1M. I am a novice with this type of motor so need as much information as I can get.<br />Main questions are - <br />2 or 4 stroke?<br />What fuel/fuel mix does it require?<br...
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