'66 3hp johny mod# jw21e

[losnbama]

 

[nwcove]

Re: '66 3hp johny mod# jw21e

yes.

 

[losnbama]

Re: '66 3hp johny mod# jw21e

got this jewel runnin tonight...any thoughts on it? condition is excellent jus dirty.starts first pull,but the recoiler is a bit loose...is there an easy way to tention it or a trick to it?

 

[losnbama]

Re: '66 3hp johny mod# jw21e

yes.

i thot so...what sierra #is recommended?

 

[RandyJ]

Re: '66 3hp johny mod# jw21e

It is amazing how good it makes one feel when they've spent days working on a $50 motor then just get it to run... and a total rush that you can't get from drugs when it purrs like a kitten! You just can't put a price on that feeling or reward in just knowing you've conquered that monster! Reminds me of FINALLY getting my kids to behave when they were young.

 

[losnbama]

Re: '66 3hp johny mod# jw21e

so true randyj so true...all i had to do was clean it up a bit...now im tryin to tighten up the recoil starter.and i gave $60 for it.

 

[RandyJ]

Re: '66 3hp johny mod# jw21e

I know the feeling all too well. I picked up two old beat up Martin's, a 60 and 75 twist shift for $35... I found out that a Johnnyrude coil will fit and got them both running! Now I've got 3 old martins and when they're running they are fantastic for a small john boat.... and the elation of making those old motors run is priceless.

 

[losnbama]

Re: '66 3hp johny mod# jw21e

ive got an fd-18(or 19) 18hp im redoing slowly also.its being a booger tho lol this jw21e is the 2nd success ive had with outboards.im pleased oh soo pleased

 

[RandyJ]

Re: '66 3hp johny mod# jw21e

I've literally got a pile of antiques if you need more practice....

 

[nwcove]

Re: '66 3hp johny mod# jw21e

........a pile of antiques???? hmmmm........you could be a parts go to guy? lol

 

[losnbama]

Re: '66 3hp johny mod# jw21e

oooo id love that randyj. but strapped for funds atm.as we all are im sure

 

[losnbama]

Re: '66 3hp johny mod# jw21e

anyone know what the compression should be on this motor? checked it earlier and both cylr were 76lbs..the pistons are only 1 9/16 with a 1 3/8 stroke...

 

[lindy46]

Re: '66 3hp johny mod# jw21e

That's good compression for that motor.

 

[freddyray21]

Re: '66 3hp johny mod# jw21e

agree good compression. especially since they are even.

 

[losnbama]

Re: '66 3hp johny mod# jw21e

thats good to hear. trying to clean out this nasty tank.

 

[kfa4303]

Re: '66 3hp johny mod# jw21e

I agree. 76 psi seems pretty darn good. losnbama, I finally got my '66 FD-20C (20 hp) running like a top. Turns pout I had a slight air leak around the fuel pump. Got it fixed and now she's a screamer and get's me and my 14' tinny on plane with ease. Holler if you get stuck on your FD-19. Man a little 3 hp Johnson like this will be a perfect kicker motor to match your FD-19. I hope I can find a little vintage gem like that one day. I have a little 3 hp Gamesfisher, which although loud and ugly, has never failed to get me home again. Congrats again on getting her running losnbama.

 

[losnbama]

Re: '66 3hp johny mod# jw21e

well i plan on selling both of'em when i get them right. its running oddly. ill post a vid shortly for yalls review

 

[losnbama]

Re: '66 3hp johny mod# jw21e

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4V_UBsKzT9o it idles up then down and up and down??? im sure a new neddle and seat would help and a float wouldnt b a bad idea either

 

[JB]

Re: '66 3hp johny mod# jw21e

JW Johnnys are probably the very best outboards to make you feel like some sort of magician when they start that seductive purr. Had and fixed a gazillion outboards but nothing ever pleased me as much as my JW-13.

 

[kfa4303]

Re: '66 3hp johny mod# jw21e

HI losnbama. While you should do a carb kit, I had the exact same problem on my 20 hp and it was due to the air leak in and around the fuel pump. I bet there's a small air leak somewhere in the fuel system. Once I fixed it no more revving up and down by itself. great little motor!