Frozen / seized Johnson 25

RSPorch

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I have a 25hp Johnson, I think it's a '78, I have quite a few ob's (sea scouts) so I'm not sure, can check if necessary. Anyway, it sat in the yard for a few years with a fouled cooling system. Recently I picked it up since I now have a possible application and it still turned over and fired, so I began cleaning out the cooling system. I ran some vinegar through it and it knocked out a lot of ****, but the indicator still wasn't working, so I put some more vinegar in to soak. I came out the next morning and my dad had set the motor upside down (on the flywheel cover) to "help the vinegar go through". Well, aparently it leaked into the cylinders (and presumably corroded them) and now the flywheel won't budge with a hammer (it was very smooth before, started on one pull after years in storage). Is there any way to save this motor? It has been very reliable and I would like to fix it.<br />-Randy
 

norman158

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Re: Frozen / seized Johnson 25

try pulling the plugs and turning it over.if that dont work turn her carb down and pour good penatrating oil in the cyls and let her sit that way over night (W D 40 is not a good penatrating oil)
 

RSPorch

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Re: Frozen / seized Johnson 25

Oil means thick stuff to me (reel/sewing machine oil, gear lube, etc.). Is that what you mean, or higher viscosity penetrating lube/catalyst like CRC, Liquid Wrench, ZEP 45, etc. (Most are more or less like WD 40, though ZEP 45 has teflon and vydax in it).? Tried PB (Power Blaster), didn't work.
 

Solittle

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Re: Frozen / seized Johnson 25

Use Marvel Mystery oil. It works. Make sure you let it sit at least overnight.<br /><br />Why the vinegar?
 

RSPorch

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Re: Frozen / seized Johnson 25

Old man that helps us (ret. Elec. Engineer) told us to, it'll clean out waterlines quick (vin.). Thanks for the suggest, will try.
 

harrison20002

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Re: Frozen / seized Johnson 25

DIYGUY: Better have your engineer read up on Vinegar & Aluminum! Hal
 

RSPorch

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Re: Frozen / seized Johnson 25

Yes, I learned that lesson quickly.<br />-RSP
 
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