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  1. gm280

    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...
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    1976 Johnson 40 HP Outboard Complete Rebuild

    Re: 1976 Johnson 40 HP Outboard Complete Rebuild Thanks oldman570 for trying. You do seem to help out the most it seems. I am wondering, since there is a tensioning screw on the outboard to loosen or tighten the tilt ability, I could try to adjust that option and see if I can get by with...
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    1976 Tom Boy Boat, 1976 40 HP Johnson Outboard and who knows what Trailer

    Re: 1976 Tom Boy Boat, 1976 40 HP Johnson Outboard and who knows what Trailer I need someone with some old experience I guess. Continuing to work on this boat again I have a problem location a steering cable. This boat is an old 1976 Tom Boy 14' some odd inch and it was/is a front control stick...
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    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...
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    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...
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    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...
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    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...
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    1976 Johnson 40 HP Outboard Complete Rebuild

    Re: 1976 Johnson 40 HP Outboard Complete Rebuild Still another question. I have built many automotive engines and transmissions in my time and know my way around tools very well. But I have come across a part in this 1976 Johnson 40 HP outbard that has me wondering. Part number 63 in the...
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    1976 Johnson 40 HP Outboard Complete Rebuild

    Re: 1976 Johnson 40 HP Outboard Complete Rebuild Here are a few more pictures... As you can see I have motor parts sitting all around and waiting for a nice day to start with the sandable primer now.
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    1976 Johnson 40 HP Outboard Complete Rebuild

    Re: 1976 Johnson 40 HP Outboard Complete Rebuild Thanks oldman570. It has been a while since I posted on this part of the boat, motor and trailer rebuild. I had a few house projects that took precedence and now they are finish too. So I'm back to working the motor and trailer before working the...
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    1976 Tom Boy Boat, 1976 40 HP Johnson Outboard and who knows what Trailer

    Re: 1976 Tom Boy Boat, 1976 40 HP Johnson Outboard and who knows what Trailer Okay I have another great question for the experienced out there. This 1976 Tom Boy tri-haul boat came with the old 400 series control cables from the Johnson Control Unit to both sides of the outboard to control both...
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    1976 Johnson 40 HP Outboard Complete Rebuild

    Re: 1976 Johnson 40 HP Outboard Complete Rebuild Still continuing; So I now have this motor totally disassembled and most of all the parts cleaned and examined for reassembly or replacement. I'll post more picutres as I get them resized. It loosk like this outboard will live on. Seems the...
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    1976 Johnson 40 HP Outboard Complete Rebuild

    Re: 1976 Johnson 40 HP Outboard Complete Rebuild Continuing with pictures and info; It actually looks pretty good from the cleaning thus far, but there is more!
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    1976 Johnson 40 HP Outboard Complete Rebuild

    Re: 1976 Johnson 40 HP Outboard Complete Rebuild Okay I'll try to post these pictures of the 40 HP 76 Johnson rebuild again. Here is what it looked like initially; And after removing the foot because it was frozen up, I was able to turn the engine over and did a compression test. If I...
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    1976 Johnson 40 HP Outboard Complete Rebuild

    Re: 1976 Johnson 40 HP Outboard Complete Rebuild Hello everybody. I have an apology to make concerning my first question and observation as to which way to punch out this gasket, "O" ring seal and brass (bronze whatever) bushing for the shifter rod pass through in the foot of this 1976 Johnson...
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    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...
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    1976 Tom Boy Boat, 1976 40 HP Johnson Outboard and who knows what Trailer

    Re: 1976 Tom Boy Boat, 1976 40 HP Johnson Outboard and who knows what Trailer WOW jbcurt00, you never know what could be in one or both of those AGED potted meat cans. I think you're passing up a golden opportunity. But I will scratch you off the possible list per your wish...:lol: :crushed...
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    How to wire up a substitute 4 post rectifier for standard 3 post Mercury rectifier?

    Re: How to wire up a substitute 4 post rectifier for standard 3 post Mercury rectifie Usually you are right that the diaginal corners are the positive and negative outs and the remaining two are the AC ins. You could actually find out with a DVM. Most DVMs (Digital Volt Ohm Meters) meters have...
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    1976 Tom Boy Boat, 1976 40 HP Johnson Outboard and who knows what Trailer

    Re: 1976 Tom Boy Boat, 1976 40 HP Johnson Outboard and who knows what Trailer Good morning everybody. I have a few pictures to post about the lower main bearing failure in my 1976 40 HP Johnson outpoard. WHen you buy used boats from any year past, you seriously need to examine it with a fine...
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    1976 Tom Boy Boat, 1976 40 HP Johnson Outboard and who knows what Trailer

    Re: 1976 Tom Boy Boat, 1976 40 HP Johnson Outboard and who knows what Trailer Let's see if these pictures come through; Hope they are there now...
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