I have an 85' 4hp johnson that was overheating due to blocked water passages in the block. In the photo i drew a waterflow diagram but im not sure if water flows out only at part A? or if there is in fact a passage at the top of the block aswell marked as B?
I want to put her back together but...
I rebuilt my johnson 4hp about 6 months ago, it ran great and it felt fantastic cause it took me 2 years to rebuild.
Know here is the problem. As those around Sydney Australia may know, The central cost has been hit with a major storm. My outboard is stored in my shed, near a saltwater creek...
Hi all, I just thought I might tell you guys that I finally got my 4hp Johnson seahorse reassembled. And it works!!! It was so amazing when after 3 years of being in pieces it started on the 2nd pull. It runs great got me on my 9ft tinnie on to the plane and idles at incredibly low RPMs. It is...
Hi, I am setting breaker points on a 1985 4hp Johnson,
I have a service manual which states a 0.020 inch gap. I just need to know is this gap set between the "top" part of the camshaft (the disk that connects to the cranshaft) and the breaker arm.
If this is correct the breaker arm will never...
Hello, I need to removal the wrist pins on 2 pistons from a 1985 johnson 4. I have devised a cradle by cutting a bottle in half then resting it in a carved block of wood. I have a manual to assist but I cant make the wrist pins budge. I have the L side up and hit my pressing pin with a hammer...
I need to remove a Flywheel on a 1982 Johnson 4hp. I do not wont to try the hammer method when you hit the flywheel with a hammer as I dont wont to break the crank. I know i cant buy a proper one, so I was thinking, Will this work.<br /><br />Get a dome nut and tighten it to the crankshaft...
My 4hp Johnson 1985,which I am ashamed to say I never flushed it out in the 4 years I used it. <br />I have now pulled apart my engine to replace a piston ring. I removed the head gasket and discovered the aftermarth of never flushing my motor. The water cooling chanels are full of dirt and...
My 4hp Johnson has a sticker on the side that states made in Australia. Is this normal? How long did Johnson make motors in Australia? Any information on the topic would be of great interest for me.<br /><br />Bozza
Last year in April I decided to try fix my seized 4hp Johnson Seahorse. After pulling it apart I realized that water had got into the block at rusted the piston to the Cylinder wall. In the process i broke one piston ring and after travelling to a marine shop was informed that a replacment would...
Hi I own a 4hp Johnson which is a mid 80's model.<br />My engine seized because salt water got into the Piston. I pulled apart my motor and Pulled out the rusted Piston. I now have to put it back together. I have been recommended to Hone out the cylinder wall. What does Honing Involve? Can I...
I wont to now what year my motor is-<br />MODEL No:AJ4BRL00B<br />SERIAL No:601145<br /><br />Here is a picture of a motor that looks simular.<br /><br...
I need a new piston ring for my 1984 Johnson seahorse 4hp. I live in Australia though. <br />Can any one recomend a good internet supplier of Piston rings that ship to Australia<br />Thank you
My 4hp Johnson seahorse which i believe is a mid 80's model seized about a year ago. I decieded to pull apart the motor and try fix it. <br /><br />With a little help from Clymer repair manual( I stress a little because it didnt have anything helpful) I pulled apart the engine right down to the...
I own a 6hp Johnson. I use it on my 10ft Dehaviland. This hull is a bit small, but i do own a 14ft sailing boat. So instead of buying a new hull, could I Put my Johnson on the Sailing Boat. Any Ideas? Would it be Safe?<br /><br />Thank you for your help
