I recently got a 28hp 1962 (RX 10) Johnson outboard going. It’s done about 20 hours work since its rebirth and starts pretty easily (3 to 4 pulls) .I’m going further out into the bay since it’s seems to be a reliable motor and was wondering how often do you service these motors.
For example how often do you
Change spark plugs
Change fuel pump diaphragm
Rebuild carb
Change points
Check gearbox oil
Also are there any tell tale signs that may indicate future problems .The motor seems pretty basic so I’m assuming that so long as it’s used regularly it shouldn’t need much up keep ,but I’m no mechanic.
To get the motor going we
Replaced spark plug leads
Replaced fuel pump diaphragm
Installed carby kit
Installed water pump kit
Replaced drive shaft oil seal under impellor
Replaced gear box oil (checked after 10 hours use no leaks)
Cleaned points and checked gap
Replaced all fuel lines
Any feedback appreciated
Regards Kevin
For example how often do you
Change spark plugs
Change fuel pump diaphragm
Rebuild carb
Change points
Check gearbox oil
Also are there any tell tale signs that may indicate future problems .The motor seems pretty basic so I’m assuming that so long as it’s used regularly it shouldn’t need much up keep ,but I’m no mechanic.
To get the motor going we
Replaced spark plug leads
Replaced fuel pump diaphragm
Installed carby kit
Installed water pump kit
Replaced drive shaft oil seal under impellor
Replaced gear box oil (checked after 10 hours use no leaks)
Cleaned points and checked gap
Replaced all fuel lines
Any feedback appreciated
Regards Kevin
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