installation of new outboard

[gjbgrigg]

Have recently bought a new 2002 Johnson 4 stroke outboard. I need to mount it on a 1986 Sea Nymph 171 ski/sport bow rider. I need to know how to set the motor on the transom and how to adjust/set it up properly. What do I fill the old holes with? Which lift eye do I use to hoist the motor? I will be purchasing new controls for the boat. The old motor was a 50 horse force and is no longer on the boat. Will Be installing new gauges, controls etc... Should I mount the motor first an then buy the controls and cables to make sure of cable/harness length or should I just estimate and buy them before installation? Where can I find this information?

 

[DJ]

Re: installation of new outboard

rmyer,<br /><br />There is too much involved to describe here. If you've never done it before, you'll need a manual.<br /><br />Most outboards have a seperate installation manual. Any dealer, of your brand, can sell you one.<br /><br />Hint: Don't ask them to copy it for you and give you the info. free. That would be an insult.<br /><br />To try to, answer here I go.<br /><br />1. The mounting holes may be the same, unless your Force had screw clamps.<br /><br />2. Mount so that the cavitation plate is even to about 1/2" above the keel of the boat.<br /><br />3. Mount the engine and controls first, then carefully measure for cables. The wiring harness should be plenty long.<br /> Wherever you buy the cables from will provide specific measuring info.<br /><br />4. The guages may be unique to that engine. Non OEM brands such as Teleflex, Faria, etc. all have instructions with them and tech. question hotlines.

 

[gjbgrigg]

Re: installation of new outboard

Asked dealer about installation manual and they couldn't find an installation manual available for the 2002 4 stroke. Where can I get information on installing this motor? I am ready to install it but want to make sure how to lift the motor. I know there is a lift ring but want to make sure it can be used for hoisting this heavy motor. Also need template to drill holes for mounting motor on transom. Other than that I have literature for controls and cables and am ready to go.