Search results

  1. R

    1956 Johnson 10hp - prop slippage

    When I apply full throttle from a stand still my prop slips. I am able to rotate the prop by hand with the motor in gear. Is there a rubber hub that wears out that causes this. Can it be fixed or is it better to purchase a new prop?
  2. R

    1956 Johnson 10hp Tiller won't hold speed

    I recently purchased this motor. The tiller will not hold position. When starting I place it at start and it rotates back to slow when I pull start it. Is there a way to adjust it to make it hold? I have the service manual and have not found a way to do this. Thanks
  3. R

    1997 merc 9.9hp Tiller/shift combo conversion

    I would like to convert my 1997 9.9 merc from tiller control to remote control. Can anyone tell me what's involved in doing this and the costs? This motor has the throttle and shift combined in the tiller handle. Would it make sense to sell the motor and buy one that's set up this way? What do...
  4. R

    1958 Johnson 10 HP - sitting for 20 years

    I have a 1958 10HP Johnson model QD-17 R SN 1483898. I just purchased it from a guy who said it had no more than 40 hrs on it. It looks new. He said it hasn't been ran in over 20 years. He inherited it. Currently I can't get it to stay running. So here's what I've done so far.. First I just...
Top