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  1. gm280

    I need some help...

    Hi all, I am reassembling my 1976 Johnson 40 HP outboard and even with the hundreds of pictures I've taken before disassembling this engine I've come to an area that I can't seem to understand how it goes back together. And of course looking over all those pictures, I failed to get even one...
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    In Line air pressure regulator

    For lack of a better place to post this question, I posted it here. But if this is the wrong place let me know. It does go with the rebuilding and painting projects...somewhat... I now have TWO in-line air pressure regulators that have stopped working on me. They both will not let even one psi...
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    To Tach or not to Tach, that is the question

    I just received a very nice Faria Tachometer from a vendor for my boat rebuild project. While my engine will never in its wildest days see 7000 RPMs, it is the tach for my ?76 Johnson 40 HP outboard per their website. However, I have no way to actually connect it up unless I can find the...
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    Lower Foot Info

    I have a general question about Johnson Outboards. Are the fill and drain plugs in the lower foot of Johnson OB's magnetized? Reason I ask is because it doesn?t seem like mine are. I was just wondering if they are or not... Thanks for any info... :)
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    Floatation Foam

    I see so many questions concerning flotation foam in boats all the time. It is a huge question with a lot of interest. So I?ll present a few questions/ideas about this subject as well. Not having made a decision myself as to what type flotation foam I will use in my Tom Boy boat rebuild project...
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    Mix and Pour Foam

    Okay guys I have a general question about mix and pour 2lbs foam for boats. Can this type of foam be cut with a hot wire? I know some foams are able to be cut to different shapes using a hot wire. I use to fly R/C planes and we made wings out of foam and cut them to shape with a length of...
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    One last time before I give up!

    Hello all, I am going to post this question one last time before I give up looking. I am rebuilding an old 1976 Tom Boy fiberglass tri haul boat that has an old Morse Command 2 Stick steering assembly on it. I?ve removed the entire system and found the steering cable is totally gone. In fact the...
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    Trolling Motor PWM design?

    I am a retired Engineering Technician and worked for years reverse engineering older antiquated circuits and redesigning them to more useful and modern day components and better capabilities and more time between failures. However, I was just wondering if anybody on these boat comment boards has...
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    Wheel Bearing Dust Cap???

    I recently purchased two new 5 bolt hubs/bearings/seals/caps to replace the old 4 bolt type that were on my trailer with the 12? rims that were completely shot. Since I am refurbishing this trailer with new 13? wheels and tires I bought the 5 bolt type as replacements. I received these type...
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    What does those letters and numbers mean

    Just for some info, what do the different letters and number actually mean in an outboard model number? For example I own a 1976 Johnson 40 HP outboard and the model number is 40E76R. I understand the 40 (obvious HP) and maybe even the E (electric start) and 76 (the year) portions, but what does...
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    Things you find...

    Hey guys, I got a good one for you all. I am presently working on my complete refurbish (okay a total rebuild) of a boat, motor and trailer. Last week I removed the axle assembly from under the trailer to rework the entire assembly and repaint. So I took off the last 4 bolt wheel hub and what...
  12. gm280

    Different Plywoods

    Okay folks, I am not trying to get into any huge arguments with this question, but simply wanting some additional info. I see a lot of folks talk about using Arauco Plywood bought from Lowe?s. Problem is I don?t see any of that stuff in my area after looking a few time now. I know it can be...
  13. gm280

    Use of Acetone

    Okay guys, this is probably going to be a really stupid question. I see that so many resto projects talk about using Polyester and fiberglass clothe and CSM and even 1708 and I think I understand the terms and usages pretty good by now. However, I also read where most everybody talks about...
  14. gm280

    Wires where to find and buy

    I have read a lot of these wiring problems on so many different boat projects, and I have actually located some great places to purchase some of the wires for my engine and boat project from reading them. However, I have yet to locate odd wire colors like Red with Purple stripe (12 gauge...
  15. gm280

    Outboard Engine Question and Observation

    After reading and reading so many posted questions concerning outboard engines, I have an observation and question about outboards in general. Seems that even very small 2 cycle outboards are mostly twin cylinder type engines. Are all outboards twin cylinder engines and if so is it because if...
  16. gm280

    1976 Johnson 40 HP Outboard Complete Rebuild

    This is a repost from my project: http://forums.iboats.com/boat-restoration-building-hull-repair/1976-tom-boy-boat-1976-40-hp-johnson-outboard-who-knows-what-trailer-586483.html I have never built an outboard, but after completely disassembling this Johnson 40 HP, it seems a little easier then...
  17. gm280

    1976 Tom Boy Boat, 1976 40 HP Johnson Outboard and who knows what Trailer

    Okay, after reading months and months of rebuilding Boat/Motor/Trailer projects on these forums and seeing what I'm getting into, I have to start my own project tread now. :confused: :joyous: About a year ago or so I bid on a boat, motor and trailer package on that bidding place (don't know if...
  18. gm280

    Cowling Seal

    I am new to this forum and looked everywhere before posting for any help. I recently purchased a 1976 Tom Boy trihull fishing boat with a 1976 40 horse Johnson outboard. I am presently rebuilding the gearcase (not a drop of gear oil in it - but lots of rust), the cooling system, the points...
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