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Thanks for those uplifting remarks………The owner of a boat parts store/mechanic told me that with everything removed out of the thermostat housing, you should see water COMING OUT if the impeller is working.
All you ever do is point out negative stuff………Do you ever help anyone solve their...
I completely removed the thermostat housing…..fair amount of powdered salt water crust. I connected the ear muffs turn the flow on high, fired up the engine and water came only out of the bubble…….AND NOT THE OPENED THERMOSTAT HOUSING OR THE HEADS AS THEY ARE ALSO OPEN VIA THE LARGE HOSE...
Got the motor running after cleaning up the engine compartment and replacing the ignition switch and the solenoid. Got the motor to fire up!
now it looks like I have an issue with the cooling system…..NO WATER OUT OF THE TELL TALE. Hose is not blocked.
I am going to replace the impeller and...
Racer Ron thanks for getting back into this thread. You sounded upset with me on your last post.
Managed to get the manual release valve out…….the O ring located next to the hole was missing…..not inside the cylinder….also the O ring at the top cover is all gouged out. My guess this has a lot...
Well it seems that no mater how much fluid I add and lifting and lowering…….the motor just falls back down even with the manual release completely closed. It looks as though the tilt (center ram) has a leaking seal.
so my question is …..no mater how much I try to bleed the system, the tilt...
From everything I have read the 95-105 psi compression is right where it should for a 1994 Johnson, 115hp V4, 2 stroke. If it were a 4 stroke it should be in 130-140 range.
Softball60
The last time I posted a thread was back a month or two.
I purchased a 1990 sport craft w/ a 1994 Johnson that I was going to reduce for my grandson……So much for background!!
I have completed the compression check and looks reasonable considering the engine has sat for over a year.…all four...
That is the plan when I start on the engine. As I stated earlier I am just asking questions to get a better understanding of the motor. I have been focusing on the boat itself and have completely tore it apart. About 80% complete on the center console which I removed from the boat. Have...
I Am not planning on fancy gauges!
It’s been sitting for over a year while this person was taking care of his father who has now passed away. The engine turns over and has good compression.
I personally jumped it over and it sounded strong. He is a friend of a friend and I am taking him at...
I found where the tell tale originates from in the back of the engine. There is another bolt basically in the middle of the chamber below the tell tale. Is this where possibly the pressure fitting can be placed and pressure hose connected (not a lot of space to get to) that leads up to the...
The boat came with gauges that I am replacing. Amp, water pressure, water temp, tachometer, trim and fuel. They look bad so I am replacing all. In looking at the engine I see the hose for water pressure but it is not hooked up. I see a shiny bolt on the head maybe 2-2 1/2” long. The bolt has...
Hello to all,
Just acquired a 1990 Sport Craft, 16ft. Center console fishing boat. It came with a 1994 Johnson 2 cycle, V4 engine. Has not run in over a year. I am resurrecting this boat for my son in law & grandson…..LOVE FISHING …….here in Florida.
This is my first boat & project ever as...
