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    Calling All Johnson People for Help!!

    Hey There<br /><br />Got a 1968 40 hp Johnson. It is a 2 cylinder motor. It runs rough. Did the remove a spark plug wire to check which is the offending cylinder. When this was done, the motor actually ran better. Any ideas???<br /><br />thanks<br />Billy Bob
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    Waterpump problem??

    Hey Gang<br /><br />Tried the hand on motor trick, nearly burned my hand off. (***** waste) :) <br /><br />This is Dad's motor and he lives out of state. I try to visit often as he has been sick. When there my brother and I help him. So far not too successful. So any help is appreciated.<br...
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    40 hp Johnson running very rough

    Hey Gang<br /><br />This motor is a single carb unit, 2 cylinder. It is a 1968 model. Was running something terrible. To check which cylinder, either, both, neither was to blame, we took one plug wire loose and restarted. It ran perfectly. Very smooth, maintained a low idle speed. Any ideas on...
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    Horsepower vs. Torque

    Hey There<br /><br />It would seem torque is more important in car motors. Here is what I mean. In 1971, Pontiac put out a 455 with 390 hp and 510 ft/lbs of torque at their appropriate rpm. At the same time Chevy put out a 454 with 450/460 hp and 490 ft/lbs of torque at their appropriate rpm. I...
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    Johnson no water at the tell tale HELP!!

    Hi Everyone<br /><br />Waterpump was replaced on this motor. Brother bought it on the cheap and was told it needed a water pump. Replaced pump. Did not pee. Took assembly apart and checked and reinstalled. Did not pee. Repeated these steps several times. Had to keep checking that woodruff key...
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    lots of ???

    Hey Gang<br /><br />I realize that I am asking alot of questions. Perhaps others can learn from my asking. Don't really mean to capitalize time and space.<br /><br />Billy Bob
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    '68 Johnson 40 hp not peeing HELP!!

    Hi Everyone<br /><br />Waterpump was replaced on this motor. Brother bought it on the cheap and was told it needed a water pump. Replaced pump. Did not pee. Took assembly apart and checked and reinstalled. Did not pee. Repeated these steps several times. Had to keep checking that woodruff key...
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    JVolpe

    Hey There<br /><br />Read your post but could offer no help. One question though; what in the ___ is pymatuning.<br /><br />thanks<br />Billy Bob
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    St Louis, MO area still looking for good running outboard

    Hey Gang<br /><br />The subject line about tells it all. Sort of. :D <br />Guess I'd want a 25-75 hp motor, pre-85. OK, I'll fess up. I'm only looking for pre-85 just because of the price factor. If you have a later model on the cheap, I'll consider it.<br /><br />thanks<br />Billy Bob
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    85 Mercury 40 hp Reed Valve Problem?

    Looking to buy another motor on the cheap. I was told it needed reed valves replaced. The motor (and boat) are 1 1/2 hours away from me so I've been in no hurry. Somebody my brother works with. Anyway was told the motor does run on one cylinder.<br /><br />Big question!!! From the minimal amount...
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    Throwing a rod 50 hp Evinrude

    Hello There<br /><br />What kind of damage typically occurs when an engine throws a rod? <br /><br />thank you<br />Billy Bob<br /><br />Make sure you have a Big Johnson!!
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    Chevy 2.8 V6 question

    Hey There<br /><br />I read the other post about this motor. Intriguing. Don't really want a 350hp motor. Nor do I want to spend $12 grand. If I get one of these motors for a boat that previously had an outboard, what parts are needed? Where can you get them? How much?<br /><br />thanks<br...
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    '68 Johnson 40 horse part question

    Hi All<br /><br />Motor is RKL 30 O. It is in need of a shift switch. It is the electramatic. Exhaust does not go out the prop. My Dad wants the proper switch for this. I would be happy with a 2 circuit switch, which I already bought.<br /><br />Anyway, since Dad wants the original part, where...
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    iboat question

    Hey All<br /><br />Since this is not exactly a motor question, in fact not at all, I hope you'll forgive me. Is there a way I can easily check for replies to my posts? I have been hunting for them so far, but don't want to miss anything. <br /><br />thanks<br />Billy Bob
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    bad earth connection

    Hi All<br /><br />Saw another post that someone suggest a "bad earth connection" Can someone 'splain it to me? I do realize that electrically speaking this is ground, hence a bad ground connection. Or at least I think I realize that. <br /> :) <br /><br />Ground and earth seem the same when a...
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