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    Loss of power, won't plane

    Those are the new bearings that come in the WSM rebuild kit. Ive already installed all the new bearing that came with the kit. What's your objection to using new WSM bearings? In the end I didn't use any grease for the bearings, just 2 stroke oil. Seems you only need the grease to hold them...
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    Loss of power, won't plane

    when installing these new bearings should I pack them with this grease or just use 2 stroke oil? I am thinking 2 stroke oil is best as the thick grease seems like it will block up the oil holes
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    Loss of power, won't plane

    I'd love to know how I could have saved money on this. I followed recommendations on here in terms of getting the block bored.
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    Loss of power, won't plane

    Yes, I never knew it would end up costing this much when I began, but now I'm in too deep: Shipping block to Jays Blockshop: $100 CAD Bore 4 cylinders, wash and ship $535 USD (728CAD) Import duties and brokerage on repaired block: $200 CAD WSM Rebuild Kit: 989 USD (1345 CAD) Import duties and...
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    Loss of power, won't plane

    Engine rebuild kit is here and block due to arrive tomorrow. Total of over $500 in import duties and taxes for rebuild kit and machining work on the engine, so I'm already $2,500 into this engine rebuild... Reading the manual on assembly, it mentioned the following items which I need: Gel seal...
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    Loss of power, won't plane

    I removed the engine what is left of the outboard (as the block is removed and I'm still waiting on it coming back) from the tilt and trim so as I can get on properly to repaint everything. But I'm worried that removing it in this way has bent the shifting rod. After doing this I see I should...
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    Johnson Paint

    thanks thats good to know.... Should I use a primer when applying to the engine block and/or the lower unit? How about when painting the cowling?
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    Johnson Paint

    Does this paint need a laquer on top? Is there an OEM laquer?
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    Johnson Paint

    who was the original equipment manufacturer for Johnson and where can I buy it?
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    Loss of power, won't plane

    Finally back up and running on this project after another long pause. Waiting on the machined block coming back, and I have placed an order for a WSM rebuild kit with .030 oversized pistons, waterpump kit and thermostat kit. What else will I need to have on hard to do the rebuild? So far I...
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    Absent Drain Tube

    why the difference between motorwell drain and bottom drain plug? Isn't a sealed tube better than resin treating the wood?
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    Absent Drain Tube

    Hi, On my boat there are 2 drain holes. One in the splashwell, which is a 1 inch hole through the transom and seemed to be simply a silicon coating over the wooden transom. I pulled the silicon out and the wood is a little soft. One at the bottom of the transom where the drain plug screws...
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    Johnson Paint

    ok my mistake. So use that paint for all of it? I guess I need a primer for the plastic bits but the aluminium parts and steel bolts can all be direct to metal?
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    Johnson Paint

    Hi, I need some paint to get my engine looking nice. It's a 1980 V4 so everything is White. I want to paint: * lower unit (aluminium) * cowling (plastic) * Engine block (iron) Is this the stuff I need? https://marinemaxxcanada.com/product/025433-c/ep-johnson-white-1977-89-canada It says "for...
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    Request for Photos of Johnson V4 rebuild

    Hi, A couple of years ago I stripped down my 1980 Johnson 100 V4 Powerhead to rebuild it. Now I'm finally have time to rebuild it and get it in the lake this summer, but the phone which I took all the photos of the dismantling on has been stolen. I took many careful pictures at every step of...
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    Loss of power, won't plane

    Well I haven't forgotten about this, jut got distracted by life. I gave up trying to find an engine shop in Quebec and spoke to Jay as mentioned above. He has a new address now: 4196 Bald Knob Mountain Cummings Cove Rd, Doyle, TN 38559, USA I'll be sending the block to him and getting a...
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    Loss of power, won't plane

    I'm in Quebec. I think it could be cost prohibitive to ship the engine block to a foreign country and back again. In addition to shipping I expect I'd incur foreign exchange fees and input/export fees. I'll try dropping them a line regardless. I don't seem to be able to find anyone in Quebec...
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    Loss of power, won't plane

    Thanks all. Yes now I have the block fully dismantled I can see what you mean about the broken ring causing that damage. I guess that was me forcing the engine to take me back to the dock after the ring blew. I'm trying to find someone to do the rebore now, much harder than I expected. The...
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    Loss of power, won't plane

    Confirmed that only one cylinder has a .020 piston, rest look stock. Managed to get the powerhead off without a hoist and got it on the bench now. Still need to get the flywheel off, got a puller but don't have bolts with the correct 5/16-24 thread pitch so will try to find them tomorrow. I...
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    Loss of power, won't plane

    Thanks. Does this mean I should have all four cylinders bored to 030 over? Any recommendations on a rebuild kit?
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