Hi - I have a 1983 Johnson 175 that is running at a high idle after starting and then won't shut down when I turn the key to the off position. I have to choke the engine out with the primer on the key switch and then turn it to off to kill the engine. The powerhead was rebuilt last year and one...
Is there a way to remove a starter drive assembly without taking the armeture out of the starter housing? I have a 1983 Johnson 175 with the starter off the boat. The drive assembly is pretty worn out and is binding on the flywheel. Does anyone know of a good place to get parts like this? <br...
Does anyone know if a 1983 Johnson 175hp is safe to operate for a long time without a voltage regulator? I recently blew a power pack and do not have a regulator on the engine - was wondering if the voltage could blow the power pack.<br />Thanks
I just put my boat in the water and it appears that I may have lost a power pack on a '83 Johnson 175hp. One side of the engine had no spark. I switched out the two power packs and the problem followed to the other side leading me to believe that the power pack is bad. I performed a resistance...
I just installed new rings and had cylinders honed out on a 1983 Johnson 175hp engine - blew a ring on one cylinder last season. I'm looking to put it into the water tomorrow and am looking for tips on a break-in period. All bearings were in good shape, re-used and place back the same way they...
I have oil leaking from the inside portion of the lower unit near the four bolts that hold the shaft assembly in place. I purchased a lower unit seal kit but am having a tough time removing the shaft assembly from the housing. Has anyone had success taking this apart without the recommended OMC...
