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I replaced my starter solenoid today because it was cracked and not working properly buy would sometines work. After pulling the old one and getting a new one I made the stupid mistake of forgetting which wires went where. I have what look like three red whires connected to the big post and one...
I am going to rebuild my 1979 115 johnson powerhead due to two bad pistons and I am looking for the right manual for torque spec's and helpful hints. Does anyone have any reccomendations on where to find one? And does anyone reccomend a good used boat parts dealer I am also looking for a...
I have 115 johnson that I thought I had brought back to life until I took it out on the water and found out that cards needed to be rebuilt. I have already put 4 new coils two powerpacks and a new starter on the motor and like a dummy got a compression gague last.I know I am learning I put the...
I have a 120 johnson that runs perfect in nuturel and revs up fine but once I put it in the water and get going it cuts down to about half power. Its not running hot. It will speratically kick back to full power here and there for a second or two and then drop back down. It seems like an...
I have a 1979 johnson that apperas to not be releasing the exhaust pressure properly it is building up inside the cylinder heads and not allowing the motor to crank properly. Does anyone know how the exhaust system works on these motors or what can be causing that problem.
I just bought a boat with a 115 johnson and when I treid to get it running it was cranking very slow on a fresh battery. I bought a new starter only to find the same exact problem. It almost seems like the motor hads to much compression. When I take the plugs out it cranks fine. If I put one...
I just bought a boat with a 115 johnson and when I treid to get it running it was cranking very slow on a fresh battery. I bought a new starter only to find the same exact problem. It almost seems like the motor hads to much compression. When I take the plugs out it cranks fine. Can anyone tell...
