2000 50 HP Johnson<br /><br />When in gear only my outboard vibrates. The motor runs great. While on my second outing this year I noticed a vibration that vibrated to whole boat. It started vibrating after running around for about an hour or so. <br /><br />Last year around the end of the...
I have a 2000 50HP Johnson that I bought last year. I am the third owner. I don't know that any preventitive maintenance was ever done to it. Although it idles rough it runs great. <br /><br />My question is now that it is 5 years old what are some preimptive strikes that I can take to keep it...
Has anyone used "trim-lok" type edge trim before? If you haven't it just looks like square rubber channel molding. Chances are you have some on your boat. The stuff I got looks just like the original.<br /><br />The thing is, it has metal clips in it and it is tough to cut. They make a tool to...
I have a 2000 50hp johnson that idles rough and runs rough at low r's. I don't use a oil tank for VRO, I mix. <br /><br />With the VRO bypassed/plugged is this harming the oil pump over time? <br /><br />My other Q is, do you think the rough idle is caused by not using the VRO and it being...
I have a 2000 50hp Johnson on a 14 foot bayliner and I am thinking to take it to Lake Cumberland (kentucky)in the spring.<br /><br />My question is: It's a big lake and I would like to calculate what kind of range I can expect out of a tank of gas. The tank holds 11 gals topped off. <br /><br...
Is it possible to shorten OMC control cables? I can post a pic if needed.<br /><br />Also on the controls are a knob right below the key. What does it do?
I have a '99 50 hp Johnson, the fella I bought it from had the oil injection disabled but still had an oil tank hooked up to it. <br /><br />I tried running it today without an oil tank (mixed oil manually) and it smelled like it was running rich and the only way to start it was starter fluid...
How should I build this up to for fiberglassing? <br /> <br />I'm going to wrap the fiberglass over both edges for more strength.<br /> <br /><br />Also, do I need to remove the gel coat where I want to apply new fiberglass? Or will it adhere to it?<br /><br />These shots are right after...
I have a 19 year old fiberglass boat that has cracks around the transom. They don't look like they go all the way through. Is it possible just the gel coat is craked? How can I fix/reinforce it?
Is it OK to flip reed valves that seem to be bent? Or will this just cause problems down the road?<br /><br />What would cause only 3 out of 4 reeds on one of the cylinders to get bent? Just curious if that is a sign of something other than wear and tear.<br /><br />It's an '85 U.S. Marine Force...
I am looking for info on the bolts used to secure the powerhead to the outdrive. They look like a 12 point torx? Is that stock or did someone put these in aftermarket? Regardless I need to get them out, any info would be appreciated. <br /><br />The outboard is an 1985 50hp U.S. Marine Force...
