The shop said I need a new gauge because it was getting a signal and nothing was happening. They also said the engine wouldn't be running if the tach wasn't getting a signal. My boat has VDO gauges. I find it a coincidence that all the other gauges work, but not the tach. what gives? It worked...
So I have 1/2'' or so of side to side movement on my dp-a duo prop outdrive. The mechanic says it's the bushings that are worn out in that steering helmet assembly. Is it really that simple? Seems like a lot of play for just a few worn out bushings that aren't even that thick. I would think if...
So I know their is a seal around the transom shield on the outside, but what about bilge water getting into the flywheel housing u joint area from the inside of the boat? Is their an oring to seals off the u joints?
Hey guys. I have a 1989 abermarle 24 with a volvo penta aq271c which is a 275hp 350 chevy and a dp-a volvo penta outdrive. I bought the boat last year and the second trip out I noticed the ujoint bellows slipped off. Anyways, something in the outdrive is binding up now stalling the engine and I...
I'm starting to think my stator/rectifier isn't keeping my batteries charged well enough. I have two batteries installed on my boat. Recently I've noticed that the starter only engages on the flywheel if I use both batteries to start. Otherwise if I just use one battery it just free spins. I'm...
Ok so i've had my boat for about 5 years and the voltage gauge has always stayed around 12 volts. I always charged the battery before I go out so I never really had a problem. So I think the charging system never worked correctly. Now on my last boat trip I noticed that at cruising speed the...
What should I start with first when diagnosing a constant misfire at idle from 1100 to 1400rpm? Above that it runs fine.
Replaced spark plugs and it still does it.
so my johnson 140hp keeps misfiring at idle. Will a weak/bad stator or rectifier cause it to misfire around the 1200-1500rpm range? This engine only has a 9amp stator on it so I don't know if that matters. What is the voltage supposed to be at? Is it supposed to stay around 14 volts like on a...
My johnson 1991 140hp johnson outboard keeps misfiring below 1300rpms or so. It misfires every 4 seconds or so. Other than that it runs fine at all other rpms. How do I fix this? I just decarboned it and changed out the spark plugs and changed the fuel filter. I had the dealer do the thermostats...
Ok I have a 1991 johnson 140hp, the model number is VJ140LEID. This engine has two thermostats. I replaced both. The engine still runs cold in cold water. Takes twenty 10-15 minutes of cruising before it kicks out of the cold start mode and starts to run nice and smooth. It will even go back...
Alright well I'm trying to remove the stainless ring inside the thermostat housing so I can fit the rubber seal inside. How do I do this? What is it that's holding the stainless ring in there? Is it just pressed in there? I was thinking of using one of those hack saw type things so I can cut it...
This is what i'm going to do. I can't get it out so i'm gonna remove the cylinder head and take it to a machine shop and have them press it out. The right cylinder head has just updated rubber seal in it and it's ok. But the left one has the stainless ring with a rubber gasket connected to it...
Well it looks like im going to have to remove the cylinder head to get the thermostat seal out thats stuck in there. I have a few questions.
1. Are the head bolts reusable?
2. What are the torque specs for the head bolts?
3. Does the head gasket need to be replaced when I do this? I'm...
Alright well I have a 1991 johnson 140hp model number is VJ140TLEID. I'm trying to get the thermostat seal out. I've tried using some bent needle nose pliers to kind of pry it out and it's not coming. It's the old style seal that is half rubber half stainless. Any ideas? I'm thinking of just...
Alright so I have a 1991 johnson 140hp that doesn't run at the proper temp. Apparantly it supposed to run at 120 at full throttle and 150 at idle.
I measured the cylinder head temp with an infrared thermometer and both heads were running at about 85 degrees or so after running the boat. It take...
