Search results

  1. T

    1997 70 HP Warning Alarm

    Hi I have a 1997 70 horse Johnson that I have disconnected the VRO assembly on and now premix The motor runs idles and trolls like a charm but I am having a problem that is threatening my sanity. The check engine gauge will run through its start up check at random with the motor running. The...
  2. T

    Troubleshoot or Disconnect Oil Injection System?

    Just looking for opinions on this one. I have 1997 Johnson 70. Yesterday I fired it up and it shut off on me. Fired it up again and sounded an alarm so I checked the check engine light gauge and was showing no oil so shut down ASAP. Was wondering whether I should even bother to try...
  3. T

    Starter interchangeability

    Anyone know if a 039735 starter is interchangeable with a 0585058 I know they run the same flywheel 0584360 so was wondering if there is a difference in them Thanks
  4. T

    Possible cause of blown powerpack?

    Ok thanks in advance for any help Heres the story 1997 Johnson 70 hp motor has had 3 powerpacks blown and replaced by the shop Finally after the last one they replaced, said enough is enough, you are not solving the problem and are totally done with them Decided to try to figure it out myself...
  5. T

    1997 Johnson 70 H.P.-No spark suddenly

    Ok had my 97 70 horse out running like a champ yesterday Trolled several hours and did a few high speed blasts when I was done Trailered it and today go to start it and nothing Checked spark with tester and no sparks on any of the 3 cylinders. I suspect it is probably power pack but dont want to...
  6. T

    1997 Johnson 70 H.P. rectifier regulator issue

    1997 70 Hp Tach will not work and battery not charging Figured it was rectifier Tested 20 volts ac into yellow wires but only getting 1.1 volt dc out on red rec wire to ground.Took rectifier out and tested with ohmmeter using small rectifier test From gnd to either yellow or red getting no...
  7. T

    Going nuts with this motor

    Ok 1980 70 horse Evinrude was bogging and stalling badly on me although top end was great if you could get it there Rebult all 3 carbs per instructions here including soaking with all core plugs out Then did link and sync per OMC manual Timing is dead on,fuel pump is not leaking through pulse...
  8. T

    Electric choke Question

    1980 70 horse Rude Seem to have gotten over my idle problems with carb rebuild Gonna hit the water and find out for sure tommorow Now my question is about the choke solenoid When I hit the switch plunger pulls back and closes choke like its supposed to When I let off the switch choke is still...
  9. T

    Carb rebulid-Core plug question

    Ok 1980 70 horse Rude that runs great at high end but dosent want to idle anything less than 1100 RPM and floods out the carbs Decided to rebuild all 3 carbs so got the kits here and have pulled carbs off Getting ready to soak them overnite but was wondering on whether or not I need to pull core...
  10. T

    1980 70 hp-Reeds or float?

    I have a 1980 70 hp Evinrude I bought recently and put on my 15.5 ft Four Winns First time I tried it out idled great but hesitated and or stalled gunning it Would only accelerate when feathering the throttle but once it caught it would put the boat on plane and push it 30 mph like a new motor...
  11. T

    1980 Evinrude 70 H.P. Stator voltage

    Working on a 1980 70 horse Evinrude Wiring was a mess so I am redoing it I have disconnected the rectifier and found it to be bad Before buying a new one I decided to check input ac voltage from stator When I checked it I found at idle I had 33 volts ac between the yellow and yellow/gray wires...
  12. T

    1985 4 horse cylinder head torque

    Posted this in another thread but was kind of buried Wondering if anyone knows the cylinder head torque readings and tightening sequence for a 1985 4 horse Johnson Seahorse Sailmaster I have a manual coming in mail but seems to be on a slow boat to China and I am getting antsy to run it Thanks...
  13. T

    Not sure if my Sailmaster 4 H.P. is pumping

    Just bought a 1985 4 horse Johnson Seahorse Sailmaster. Since I didnt know the history I changed the whole waterpump assemby(first time attempting it myself)Anyhow I know this motor dosent have a traditional telltale so what I am wondering is where should I see water leaving the motor. I see...
Top