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    1995 Johnson 40 hp

    Hello all. I want to pressure test the above motor gear case. I noticed a tiny bit of milky oil when l resently was getting it ready for winter storage. I drained it completely and found the initial drainage was contaminated but only a very little. The rest of the oil (probably 95%) looked...
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    1995 40HP Johnson J40ELEO Running Slow

    Hello all. I'm having problems with the above engine. It has been a great engine. Yesterday I went out and it would not plane the boat and only reached about 8 mph. Normal full throttle gets me 25 mph. I don't have a tach gauge but the rpm is way down from normal at full throttle. Prop looks...
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    1995 40 HP Johnson VRO alarm

    Hello All. I've been running this engine for a number of years. This year I have had the no oil alarm sound a hand full of times (beeps at about one second intervals). It has only alarmed at idle, never when rpm's are higher. So far to silence the alarm all I've had to do is squeeze the oil...
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    2012 2.5 hp 4 stroke gains speed while trolling

    Hello to All. My son bought this motor new in 2012. Has had little use but always has run very well until today. This was the first time being used this season. I would set the throttle for a troll speed of 2.0 mph and it would start at that but then start to gain speed and rpm all on its own...
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    1984 Evinrude 9.9 over cooling

    Hello. Just replaced the thermostat and gasket due to engine not getting up to temperature. New thermostat didn't make a difference in operating temperature though. Just went over the whole motor carb kit, impeller, leg oil etc. Starts good, runs well but I've only ran in a barrel haven't hooked...
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    1984 Evinrude 9.9 over cooling

    Hello. Just replaced the thermostat and gasket due to engine not getting up to temperature. New thermostat didn't make a difference in operating temperature though. Just went over the whole motor carb kit, impeller, leg oil etc. Starts good, runs well but I've only ran in a barrel haven't hooked...
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    1984 Evinrude 9.9 torque info needed

    Hello all. It appears I've lent someone my manual. I need the torque specs for the water plate and head bolts. Thanks. Rick
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    Installing CMC PT130

    Hello all. I hope I've picked the correct forum. I'll be installing a CMC tilt trim on my aluminum fishing boat. I'm wondering what product I should be using to seal the bolts that I'll be using to bolt through the transom. Also, should I just caulk the product around the holes or should I try...
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    OMC controller not buzzing consistently when key turned on

    Hello all. My controller (connected to a 1995 40 hp Johnson) started acting flaky last season. Up until then it short chirped every time I turned the key on. Now it chirps occasionally when turned to on but doesn't chirp most of the time. I've never had the controller apart before but I think...
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    Mercury 2.5hp 4 stroke leaky gas cap

    hello all. I have the above engine which is about a 2010 model with an integral gas tank. If I have gas in the tank and lay it on it's side it will leak gas where the cap should seal to the tank. I tried flipping the cap gasket but it didn't solve the leak. It leaks slowly, but always. It has...
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    1954 CD 11, 5.5 starter

    Hello. Broken pull rope on this recoil. The rope measures 7/32 and has a 1/16 inner steel core multi strand wire. Reusing the rope isn't a good option as it only measures 38 inches.( probably has broken many times before) There is a J hook that solder connects the steel braid to the J hook. The...
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    Hello to all.,,,

    I've been away from Iboats and outboard repairs for some time. June of 2013 we had a very unfortunate flood in our province and long story short our home was at the center of it all. I'm only now starting to muck with some omc's again. Have looked at the last few pages of posts and happy to see...
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    1995 Johnson 40hp tilt assist

    Hello all. I have the above engine and the tilt assist has been getting looser for some time. I am unable to give it throttle in reverse or the prop comes straight to the water surface. Today I was fooling with it and broke the little plastic end on the wire that connects to the lock/unlock...
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    1971 Evinrude 4 HP Fuel Pump replace/rebuild part numbers

    Hello to All, it has been a while. I have the above engine and the fuel pump is shot. I'm having no success finding parts on the web for the exact year. Can anyone tell me what current numbers I should be looking for regarding a kit and a replacement pump? As always, thanks for your help. Rick.
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    JW - 10 Flywheel torque

    I promise to write it down if someone can tell me the proper torque. Thanks so much. Rick.
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    1940 - Johnson 2.5 HP

    Dear Abby, I found the above motor for sale, in running condition I'm told. It's an hours drive away and he wants 200 dollars. I have no need of it at all but would, on occasion, use it. What should I do? Signed, Impulsive. P.S. can you get plugs, wires, impellers, points and coils for this...
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    RUNNING COLD - 1995 Johnson 40 HP -J40ELEOD -

    Hello to All. Got out for the first time this year and when doing some checks I noticed my engine was running cold to the touch. I assume my stat is shot. I've never had the stat out before and was wondering what all I need to order to replace it. I looked at a parts diagram and it shows a...
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    1968 -6 HP Evinrude Gear case re-seal Questions. Model 6802C

    Hello all. I've a bad leak with water getting into the gear case on the above engine. I was reading the manual, while waiting for re-seal kit parts, and it talks about two different sealants to use. Sealer 1000 for the spaghetti gasket and Perfect Seal #4 for the screw threads. Can anyone...
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    Johnson JW - 10, 1954

    Hi To All. Well I'm pretty much done with it until I can fine tune it on the water (which is still frozen solid). Got all my parts just before Easter so got to it and had it running yesterday afternoon. Here are a few pictures. Thanks so much for everyone's help and a big thanks to High...
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    JW - 10 carb./cam setting.

    Hello all. Have started tuning a new to me JW-10 3 hp. While cleaning the armature plate carb. cam this morning I noticed no index marks on it anywhere. Now I'm not sure where to set it correctly in regard to the carbs. cam follower. Any help would be appreciated. Rick.
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