push rod

[bigbass4u]

hi i have a 3hp johnson jw15 motor i had a stuck piston got it free up i noticed one of the push rods moved freely and one was like it had bushing just wondering do they have bushings or should it be real loose like the other one?.........thanks

 

[jbjennings]

Re: push rod

I'm thinking you're talking about the connecting rods and referring to the wrist pin bushings that go between the piston wrist pin and connecting rod?
If so, I'm no JW-15 expert but I believe there are definitely bushings and when they're bad, it's going to let that piston slap around and not give good compression. If you got it to run, you'd hear a lot of knocking in that powerhead and I don't think it would ever reach wide open RPM.
It would eventually throw the connecting rod, I suspect.
Then again, you may be talking about something else.
JBJ

 

[bigbass4u]

Re: push rod

yes i meant connecting rod thanks alot.do you know were i could find these bushings or the connecting rods and pistons?.........thanks again

 

[jbjennings]

Re: push rod

Myself,
I'd consider it a parts motor. But, you may be able to find a powerhead on ebay used for a decent price, or place a free ad on aomci.org and those guys will always try and take care of you for a good price. One of the salvage parts places I go to a lot is laingsoutboards.com
good luck,
JBJ

 

[bigbass4u]

Re: push rod

thanks for all your help!!!!