Recent content by Nick6954

  1. N

    Streering Problems

    I have a 1973 14' Star Craft boat. Any tricks to wrapping the cable under the console. Ive spent hours trying to get it right. Any help is appreciated.
  2. N

    1967 6 hp-Problem with part of propeller shaft

    I changed the seals on my lower unit and chipped the part that holds both seals(0-ring and oil seal)on the propeller shaft. The manual says its called a Bearing Head. However, Ive seached high and low for the part by this name and nobody seems to have it or know what it is. If anyone knows it by...
  3. N

    1967 6 hp-Problem with part of propeller shaft

    I changed the seals on my lower unit and chipped the part that holds both seals(0-ring and oil seal)on the propeller shaft. The manual says its called a Bearing Head. However, Ive seached high and low for the part by this name and nobody seems to have it or know what it is. If anyone knows it by...
  4. N

    Rich/Lean

    Could someone explain the Rich/Lean concept.<br />I have a 1967 Johnson 6hp. Is it better to run Richer or Leaner? Thanks for any help
  5. N

    Replacing seals on '67 6hp

    Could someone give me some advise on how to remove the lower unit? I removed the 4 bolts and can only get it to slide down about 1-1/2.<br />Also, should thier be a gasket where the lower unit mates with the upper leg?<br />Thanks for any advise.
  6. N

    Question about a 73ish Johnson 6hp.

    When in idle pos, no water shoots out the port as it does when in fwd and rev. Is this normal or a problem.<br />Thanks for any input
  7. N

    Can any one find out yr with only the serial #?

    Have a Johnson 6hp. I can only find the serial#,but no model#.<br />Any help is greatly appreciated.<br />S# J2785597
  8. N

    Any way to find out year of johnson with only the serial #???

    I only have the serial # on my 6hp Johnson.<br />Wondering if there is a way to find out year from the serial #? Thanks for any help
Top