How much water does the motor need to sit in?

[pvisser]

Thanks to all of you who responded to my last post, that was great.<br /><br />So now I know I have a 1966 Johnson 80 H.P. outboard motor. That is great, so where does the engine get the water from? I have two holes just below the engine housing, one on the side, and one on the rear that I assume is the exhaust, and there is one more opening right by the propeller. I am assuming the last one is the water intake, and the hole on the side the the water outlet. I did buy a water muff but it does not seem to fit this outboards configuration. Also any good places to look to get a pump for the gear lube would be good. I am in the Niagara area of Canada..<br /><br />Thanks again.., Can't wait to get out!<br /> pvisser@sympatico.ca

 

[JB]

Re: How much water does the motor need to sit in?

Hi, PVisser.<br /><br />You are correct. The water intake is down near the prop.<br /><br />You need to submerge the gearcase to at least the AV plate and have enough volume of water to fill the cooling system without exposing the intake to the air.<br /><br />Your gear lube usually comes in a plastic, toothpaste-like tube. You pump the oil by sticking the nozzle in the drain/fill hole and squeezing. Optionally, there are plastic bottles with a hose that screws into the hole. I like the larger bottle because I make less of a mess with it.<br /><br />Please keep the conversation about your engine in one thread, rather than starting a new one. It makes it much easier for readers to learn by reading the whole story in one place.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[msotelo]

Re: How much water does the motor need to sit in?

Paul, I bought one just last night at Wal Mart for just 2 bucks. It was on sale, I guess, but it worked great. I had my lower unit full in just a couple of minutes. Hope this helps.<br /><br />Mauricio