is a 1965 johnson 6hp 2 stroke?

[matthewspahlinger]

ok i feel really dumb asking this but i was under the impression that my 1965 johnson 6hp is a 4 stroke but i watched a video of one on youtube and it looked exactley like mine and was titled as a 2 stroke. ive been having trouble getting her started and not having oil in the fuel would be a good reason not to run. could someone please clear this up for me thanks

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: is a 1965 johnson 6hp 2 stroke?

it is a 2 stroke motor requiring a 50-1 fuel/oil mixture, use TC-W3 outboard motor oil. have you check compression and spark on both cylinders. has this motor been sitting for some time, and you are now putting it back i service?

 

[JB]

Re: is a 1965 johnson 6hp 2 stroke?

If you thought it was a 4 stroke you really need a Service Manual and Owners Manual before you touch it, Matthew.

They are fairly simple engines, but you have to do everything right or they will refuse you service.

 

[F_R]

Re: is a 1965 johnson 6hp 2 stroke?

Well at least an owner's manual. I don't think you are ready to get into heavy service procedures. You can get the owner's manual from outboardbooks.com

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: is a 1965 johnson 6hp 2 stroke?

If you have no 2 stroke oil in the gas then it could be a blessing that you did not get it to run. No lubrication will cause untold damage to your entire motor. If in doubt, ask before acting !!!!