johnson4.5hp trouble

[vipper1413]

Het guys been a while but goanother problem. Ok heres the scoop, i got the engine running perfect actully the best I've ever seen it run then I tested the kill switch and started back up with some more gas, it started then died. When it died I don't know what happin, but it got so hard to pull it wasn't funny. Any helplease!! oo and it wasnt flooded. Well at leaste im sure it didnt because it died while running

 

[TTravis]

Re: johnson4.5hp trouble

How old is the motor? Can you give us the model number? Sounds like it got hot. I'm not going to ask if you ran that out of the water.

 

[vipper1413]

Re: johnson4.5hp trouble

I ran it in a huge trashcan filled with water I'll get the model # tomarrow but i know its an 80's im not sure but i think 84

 

[marinemech1]

Re: johnson4.5hp trouble

remove plugs and try to turn motor over<br />if it still won't turn look at plugs for aluminum<br />if plugs look ok remove gearcase and try to turn

 

[vipper1413]

Re: johnson4.5hp trouble

Hey the model # is J5R0SS and its a johnson 4.5hp 87c thats all i know im going to try wut the last person sent but anymore info would be great thanks

 

[vipper1413]

Re: johnson4.5hp trouble

Its weird i pulled out the plugs and still it was super hard to pull i have no idea wut happined but i dont think its good so please help!

 

[crazywilbur]

Re: johnson4.5hp trouble

Originally posted by Tom Travis:<br /> How old is the motor? Can you give us the model number? Sounds like it got hot. I'm not going to ask if you ran that out of the water.

 

[crazywilbur]

Re: johnson4.5hp trouble

I am trying to find out if my water pump is working. I have johnson 4.5 or 5 not sure model no 1981<br />J5 RLCIC Does the cooleding water exit thue the prop? I do not see a pee stream at rear of motor.I do not have a manual is there a place to download for this old motor? crazywilbur@hotmail.com

 

[Xcusme]

Re: johnson4.5hp trouble

Crazywilbur,<br />It's best to start a new post if you're having problems or have questions. Go back to the beginning of the forums section, look at bottom of that screen and click on "Post New Topic", we'll be happy to give you a hand.