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can i tear down and rebuild a 74' 135hp johnson without having any " special factory tools " i have plenty of hand tools, standard, metric, pullers, gauges, etc ...
Most likely you'll be fine. You may need aspecialized tool or wheel puller fo rthe flywheel but the money you'll be saving can easily cover the cost of a speciality tool. (I didnt need any special tools for the rebuild of my 1995 150)
The manual will call for a few special tools but they are usually not needed or can be worked around.
ive got the factory service and parts manuals. and there is a local guy that does machine work on boat motors ( boring etc. ) so i think i've got that covered too.
im sure between the pullers myself, my step dad and friends have i will be able to come up with something to get the flywheel off.
currently the boat has a 115hp chrysler on it and im going to see a guy tomorrow eve that really knows his stuff about these motors to see if its worth building and if not .... ill be doing the 135 johnson i have. the bonus of the johnny is that it has tilt and trim although the trim motor is totally shot and missing parts ( cap is off ) thanks guys, scott
does anyone offer a rebuild kit with the usual replacement parts ... piston and rings, gasket set, water pump parts, etc ?? a full kit is what im asking about.
