Search results

  1. R

    Johnson 40hp 2005 link and idle adjustments

    Much can be improved on the idle smoothness.
  2. R

    Starter getting only 4 volts

    Take starter apart !-----Inspect test it.----Take ohm reading on armature.----If bad you have the smoking gun.----Guess work on outboards often does NOT work and gets expensive.
  3. R

    1969 85hp Starflite, ignition system change???

    About $3.00 each at any boat shop.
  4. R

    2001 Evinrude 150hp FICHT reverse isdue

    Step one is to remove lower unit and verify shift rod height.----Report when that has been done.
  5. R

    1989 Evinrude 100 switching mid section with a 135 hp

    ????----There was no 135 HP in the 78 model year.----Model # of this 135 is ?
  6. R

    Golden Jubilee Evi Sportwin 10 - Should I convert?

    I believe you may find an arrow ( factory pump ) that must point up.-----If this is a pump from amazon ( hooflungdung ) then i do not know.
  7. R

    Yamaha 130v4 2 stroke power trim motor

    Put 12 volts directly to the motor.-----That would bypass lots of wires / switches / relays.----If motor works that way then work backwards to find fault.
  8. R

    1959 Evinrude 5.5hp 5518 prop install

    ???----Is it even the original lower unit / parts ?----Or was it changed to the newer 6 HP from 1965 on.----Updates from OP are needed.
  9. R

    1959 Evinrude 5.5hp 5518 prop install

    Shear pin is installed after the prop goes on the shaft on this model.
  10. R

    1959 Evinrude 5.5hp 5518 prop install

    It should just slide on.----File off the bulging around the shearpin hole.----See if that helps.
  11. R

    BEWARE of Faulty 87290A4 Thermostat Housing sold on Amazon!

    Some say-----" the bitterness of poor quality is remembered long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten "
  12. R

    Evinrude 70Hp bogging in the water

    Factory new diaphragm is often all that is needed.----Model # of your motor?----They will sound great on a hose running on 2 of 3 cylinders.
  13. R

    Ruh-Roh… a new gear case may be in order

    Boarding ladder ?-----Buy one or make one.
  14. R

    New boat owners leaving the hobby

    Very nice boat.----And just like many older products , very easy to rebuild / repair.----New stuff is designed / assembled by robots.----No thought to future repairs.
  15. R

    1969 85hp Starflite, ignition system change???

    Ignition on a fat 50 is different than found on a 69 model.
  16. R

    nautical charts

    You can find charts online for practically any body of water in the world.
  17. R

    Black scuff marks on cylinder walls

    Little bubbles are not troubles ----On these wonderfully simple motors.
  18. R

    Black scuff marks on cylinder walls

    ???----Don't worry about those pin holes !
  19. R

    1969 85hp Starflite, ignition system change???

    Not common to go bad.----These were only used from 68 to 72 and most of these motors have disappeared.----Used parts are easy to find , depending on your location.
  20. R

    How easy is it to replace the seals on a 50 hp Johnson trim/tilt myself

    Shocking what simple repairs cost at a shop.----Labor rates.----Make a tool from 1/4" x 2 " flat bar to unscrew the cap.----Not hard to do at home..
Top