63' johnson

[seanem]

i got my hands on a 18hp 63 johnson it has been in the family since 63 near mint very low hours it has not been started in 10 years after about 30min i got it started and it sounded good but could not keep it running and could not get it started after that then i just got tired should i do a tune up? and this motor does not have a pee hole as far as i can tell how do i know if the water pump is working ,,,thanks for any help i can get....smell alot of gas fuel pump maybe?

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 63' johnson

1st read the TOP SECERT FILE, 1st thread in this forum. you will need to put a water pump kit in it, change lower unit oil, also a carb cleaning, and kit. for around $200 and your labor, you can have a very reliable motor. it is a simple motor to work on. need help we are here.

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PULLING FLYWHEEL

you need a harmonic balancer puller, you need 3 - #8 harden bolts, that fit the 3 holes in your flywheel. standard hardware store bolts will strip out, causing more problems. loosen the flywheel nut, leaving it on so it protects the thread. thread the bolts in 7/16 of an inch. then tighten the puller, adjust so it has a straight pull. now tighten the puller, rap the center bolt with a hammer, then tighten some more. you may have to let it sit over nite, and repeat in the morning. this is a compression fitting, it will eventually POP!!. do not loose the woodruff key that goes in the groove of the flywheel and the crank shaft. then installing the flywheel, it has to be totally clean, no oil, woodruff key in place. then torque the nut to the specifications for your particular motor. if you do not do this, the woodruff key with shear, and you will be repeating these steps.


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[seanem]

Re: 63' johnson

thank you very much i already got a original parts manual and service manual its time to go to work thanks again

 

[seanem]

Re: 63' johnson

hello again what about the fuel pump they seem to be hard to find older than 68 do you know where i can get one thanks again