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    Johnson 4R71D Resurrection Attempt

    Thanks for the guidance again racerone. Update: I haven't had time to work on the Johnson lately so that is why I haven't posted. I can get a lower unit for $100.00, but before I drive 3 hours and spend the money I was wondering what I should/could do before I go there. The bottom half will...
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    Johnson 4R71D Resurrection Attempt

    Hi Again, I realize that this thread is getting a little long, but I have a lot of questions. Taking racerone's advice, I think I can get a complete lower hlf for about $100.00. Not bad, but I really want to know Hi All, more questions... Taking racerone's advice, I think I can get a...
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    Johnson 4R71D Resurrection Attempt

    Thanks Racerone. Pittsburgh, PA
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    Johnson 4R71D Resurrection Attempt

    Hi all, thanks in advance for all the tips and advice so far...As you can see, got the lower end off...was able to take apart the gearbox and water pump in an effort to get the drive shaft to turn...still not able. I'll tell the story with the photos L to R: #1 This is what came out after...
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    Johnson 4R71D Resurrection Attempt

    Ok, got the lower unit off... Drive shaft came right out... Pistons move freely... Shaft still won't rotate prop....Gave up tonight when gearbox head screws and impeller housing screws were very tight. Any ideas where the gears or drive shaft tends to bind? Or what to look for. Thanks in...
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    Johnson 4R71D Resurrection Attempt

    Thanks for the comments racerone...I'm going to get a bernzomatic torch and see if I can get that bolt free and inspect.
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    Johnson 4R71D Resurrection Attempt

    Finally got a chance to work on the motor...Tried the head, removed 5 of the 6 bolts, then promptly sheared off the last one, so I tried the gearbox...No oil at all in the gearbox...A close inspection showed that the Gearcase Head Assembly had one of the "ears" that hold the bolts down was...
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    Johnson 4R71D Resurrection Attempt

    Got it. Thanks for now guys!
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    Johnson 4R71D Resurrection Attempt

    Hi All, First post newbie here. Never owned or operated an outboard motor until now. I stumbled across a 1971 4HP Johnson outboard for free. I'm not a mechanic, but I like fixing things and enjoy learning and the challenge of projects like this - within reason. I need some help/advise on a...
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