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    Hole through Transom

    Re: Hole through Transom Here are a few pics.
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    Hole through Transom

    Re: Hole through Transom Not sure if this is what you wanted to see, but here are pics on trailer.
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    Hole through Transom

    Re: Hole through Transom Here is a different view
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    Hole through Transom

    Water seeping through this hole in the transom. A friend said I should not put a plug in the hole, but while on the water if I walk to the back of the boat water will seep in. Is it normal for water to flow in?
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    Overheat alarm - 1975 Johnson 50 hp(***Video added***)

    Recently got engine running and put in the water, 50 yards out the overheat alarm sounded. Engine definately too hot. Replaced grungy thermostat/pressure valve. Rebuilt water pump/impeller. turned over on muffs in driveway and it appears to be the same. No water coming from exhaust holes in...
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    Fiberglass repair

    Re: Fiberglass repair Not sure that these are going to show anything, but it appears that the whole front floor would have to be removed.
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    Fiberglass repair

    Had a drop or two of water out of a small crack in hull and when I investigated it appears to have been a previous repair. When I put pressure on area I saw more water trying to squeeze out. When I poked at the area it easily cracked open to what you see in the pictures. I have never repaired...
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    Last try for help with 50 hp shift lever.

    This is the last time I will ask for help with this for fear I am being annoying. I have a 1975 Johnson 50hp (50ESL75B) I have had problems since I changed impeller/housing. As of right now the shift lever will go all the way forward if I hold down the warm up lever, but as I pull it back to...
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    Shift Lever Still Stuck Johnson 50 hp :((

    When I hold the warm up lever down I can shift all the way forward, but when I pull it back it stops just before neutral and cannot be moved any further. Motor is a 50ESL75B. Any help would be appreciated as I am not an outboard motor specialist. Jim
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    Help with johnson 50 hp shifter

    Ok, one more question. Motor was stuck in reverse no matter what position shift handle was in. Was easy to move lever from Neutral to revers but a little hard to move to forward. Some said to put in neutral, take out the shift linkage screw, shift lever to reverse then reconnect shift...
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    1975 Johnson 50hp Always in reverse

    After replcing the water pump sytem in this motor it seems to only be in reverse whether the shifter is in forward, neutral or reverse, what did I do and can it be fixed? I am new to boating and boat motors but I am trying hard to learn, any help would be appreciated. Jim
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    Propeller 1975 johnson 50hp

    Should the propeller move freely when engine off and in neutral? I can turn it by hand but not easily.
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    removing lower unit 1975 Johnson 50hp

    Going to attempt to replace the impeller on a 1975 Johnson 50hp (50esl75b) and was told about four bolts which I see and a fifth one near the carburetor which I cannot locate. Can anyone help direct me to the exact location and maybe the size of the bolt that I need to remove?
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    1975 Johnson 50ESL75B Water Pump

    Does anyone know of a site with a "how to" guide for replacing the water pump kit on a 1975 Johnson 50 hp (50ESL75B)?
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    1975 Johnson 50 hp Impeller

    I put my boat in the water for the first time after a friend gave it to me and I was told that that the impeller might need to be changed. How can you tell if the impeller is in fact not working properly?
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