As title says, how does one measure if one has short, long or extra long shaft.
I am trying to adjust shift rod length on 88 140 lopper.
I have a 1988 full johnson workshop repair manual
at the beginning in specs it gives shift 2 rod lengths only for the 140 HP , but towards the section on gear...
I paid and downloaded a workshop manual for my 1988 140hp Johnson,it appears to be a copy of a factory manual for 140hps, it mentions the shift rod length to be 21.94 inches ( 557.3mm)
but it doesn't mention what gear the rod should be in. I was told have the height set in Neutral .I have for...
After removing the Lower unit and replacing the water pump, I'm having trouble reinstalling the lower unit .
The workshop manuals don't really go into any detail on refitting.
Q 1. Which gear should the lower unit be in when refitting, Neutral or Forward?
Q2. The shift rod has a off...
Hi My serial number is damaged on the mounting bracket, but the metal disc on the engine has A7607744 stamped on it. I thought it may have been an 1989, or 1990? It's an Australian delivered motor
Thanks
I sprayed my engine with Quicksilver Corrosion Guard,<br /> It leaves a thick sticky residue all over the motor.<br /> Any ideas of how to remove disolve it.<br />I can't seem to get this stuff off.
Today I missed a channel and ran aground stuck on mud. The prop that churning before I actually realised I was stuck.<br />After I was free, I noticed the motor a little lumpy.<br />My worry is that some of this mud silt has entered the water jacket around the cyls.<br /> I flushed it on muffs...
I have a 1986 Merc classic 50 ( 45 HP)<br />4 cyl inline.<br />I want to time it and am having all sorts of trouble trying to find the real timimg mark.<br />The Seloc manual goes through the process of describing the timing sequence and the motor must be in gear and the engine running for...
I replaced my spark plugs on my 86 merc classic 50.<br /> I noticed that plugs from cyl 1,2 and 3 had a little carbon mark on the metal plug rim, yet plug 4 didn't have it, it was clean and only had some fuel residue.<br />I replace the plugs with new ones and today checked them again. same...
Unfortunately my 86 Classic 50 4 cyl serial number is so faint it is illegible.<br />I want to get a carb rebuild kit for it but dealers work on serial numbers.<br />The carburetta has WMA6 -1 stamped on the to og the casing with 10/86 as well.<br />My Seloc manual doesn't show it. they have...
How easy is it to rebuild a manual lift shock absorber. I imagine after the base is screwed off there is prbably only hydraulic oil and "0" rings inside??? <br /> Any tips and tools required.<br />The Seloc manual only covers eletric tilt rams.
I purchased a used Merc with a commander 2000 remote control box.<br />The shift cable and throttle cables were both fitted to the top arms of the control box. <br />I checked the Seloc manual and it shows pics of the control cables with one on the top arm and one on the lower arm.<br /> <br...
Hi all, when I move the throttle lever to full throttle and I remove my hand it slowly moves back to a lower speed. ( commander 2000 control unit I believe)<br /> Is this supposed to happen or is this an adjustment problem???
Hi all, just wondering if the Classic 35Hp cowl piece that wraps around is the same size as a Classic 50. (Years of items are 86 - 89)<br />And if they are , I take it that the motor top cover would also be the same size?
I just replaced my fuel line, ( non Genuine) for my classic Merc 50.<br /> I squeeze it , but it just seems to keep sqirting fuel. It doesn't get hard. Ben awhile since I've eben boating, but thought they firm up real good, and stay that way till you run the engine?
