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    1966 Johnson 6hp magneto timing issues

    The points always open with the mark on the flywheel between the 2 vertical marks on the magneto plate.-----This is the timing of the magnets and heels of the coil !-----Timing relative to piston position is fixed by the linkage that rotates the magneto plate.-----No user adjustment...
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    1967 Johnson 20 FD21-r Model

    Why not a 50:1 mix on this fine motor ???
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    1966 Johnson 6hp magneto timing issues

    Points are not used to change timing !-----This thing is a simple magneto and points are timed to get the STRONGEST spark.-----The timing of spark before or after TDC looks after itself with the linkages.---- The tip of the slow speed needle broken off by chance.----It is known to happen on...
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    Cracked holder/carrier assembly

    The early HONDA motors ( 75 and 90 HP ) used Mercury lower units
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    2003 Mercury 200 2 Stroke carb running hot at idle. New impeller, new thermostats

    When on the muffs with motor stopped the impeller itself BLOCKS the flow of water to the engine.
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    Lifting 20ft CC for bottom paint.

    Move boat back 2 feet .-----Drop trailer tongue. with tongue jack.-----Block up rear of the boat.-------Raise tongue.-----Use a 5 ton jack on the keel near front of boat and raise boat off the bunks.----Add extra blocking for safety.-----Mark / measure position of bunks.-----Remove bunks.
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    Lifting 20ft CC for bottom paint.

    If you just need to lift a few inches to remove the bunks then no need to move the trailer away.
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    1967 Johnson 20 FD21-r Model

    Replace the impeller.-----No gaskets needed.------Change gear oil.------Inspect thermostat.-----The thermostats are often missing or stuck open.----Run with 50:1 gas oil mix.
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    why won't the flywheel turn over manually

    How did the motor run for you last season ?-----Checked the oil level in gearcase?-----Oil level in the crankcase ?----How fast was it running when it quit ?----Make any noises ?
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    Lifting 20ft CC for bottom paint.

    Pull boat backwards on the trailer 2 feet.-----Drop the trailer tongue down.------Put blocking under the transom.------Raise tongue of trailer.------Use a 5 ton jack under the keel near front of boat.------Raise front of boat.-----Move trailer forward.----Lower boat onto trailer and move the...
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    1989 xr4 150 that sat 3 years issues.

    Maybe it is just meant to be a primer pump.----Lazy mans way to get rid of the hand squeeze , bulb thingy.-----Make sure you understand your fuel system before your first fishing adventure !
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    1966 Johnson 6hp magneto timing issues

    The Evinrude models show a short and long shaft for 1966.-----So of course they made those in Johnson as well.----Some internet parts places do have errors and omissions !
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    1966 Johnson 6hp magneto timing issues

    I think the owner needs to find the high speed jet.-----Not shown in above picture.
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    Rec gas prices???

    Or shop on line and have electric vehicle drop goods on your doorstep.------People are learning that shopping in person is too much work, takes a lot of time.
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    1966 Johnson 6hp magneto timing issues

    He says it runs for a few seconds and quits !
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    Transom fix

    Time to do a good inspection of this boat.----I think you might find more issues.-----What year is the boat.-----What year is the motor ?
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    OMC 800 Tilt - Need help!

    It takes a lot more current for UP.------Motor may have thermal overload protection.
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    2020 Yamaha 115 vmax cooling issue

    Rubber is vulcanized by heat when in a mold.-----The process still carries on ( slowly ) once part is out of the mold.-----Hence the question about how hot this motor gets in sunlight on the hoist !
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    1989 xr4 150 that sat 3 years issues.

    ??----Your motor has a fuel bleed system , they are the small oil lines.------And it also has an oil recirculation hose from bottom of the block to near the top bearing.-----The fuel pump has hoses going to it for PRESSURE pulses from the crankcase.-----Those pulses operate the simple...
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    Short shaft motor on long transom

    I am not sure that they market motors for 17" transoms.-----Many folks are confused by the term short and long shaft.-----It refers to the height of the boat transom.----Thus 15" motor is designated a short shaft and 20" is a long shaft.-----It is not some dimension on the motor itself.-----And...
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