Out on the water overheated. This is what I did. Replaced water pump, thermostats, diaphragms, therm seals, and hoses both sides, new head gasket starboard side. Started motor, port side 158F starboard side 183F. I shut down motor when temp reached 183F on starboard. Whats going on completely...
87 Johnson 140 V-4. Sucked up seaweed almost destroyed my motor. Need to replace intake screens, lower unit is removed for water pump service. Is there an external screen that can be installed? If not, does the drive shaft have to be removed? How is this task accomplished?
1978 115HP Johnson V-4. The flywheel is free thanks to all! Next issue, Need to remove Lower unit & Lower engine cover. Time for a New water pump & lower end inspection! I can't get to the shift rod nut under the carbs, Suggestions? I thought take off the lower engine cover would be easier and...
I just picked up a 1978 Johnson Sea-Horse V-4. Model# 115ETL78C. I took plugs out to inspect and than (SEE Pictures) I removed the heads. There is surface rust on the cylinder wall of one cylinder the others are pretty clean, I sprayed a lite amount of WD-40 in to cylinders to help free up. How...
When I try to post a new thread, I do not see the Red Post New Thread icon so I have been posting using New Topics Icon. I hope this is correct, I thought it best to check. This is an Incredible site! Thank you to all!!! Last thing I want to do is something wrong. Most of my posts are Johnson /...
My neighbor gave me a tilt and trim unit. I would like to test it to be sure it works before installing. There are no quick connects wires have been cut. How do I wire it of the motor to see if it works?
The motor is going thru repairs, I hope it will be OK. Being that these parts (Re: Temp switch and Tag assembly) are expensive, do they need to be installed before motor is run for the first time on muffs or in a tank? Also I posted yesterday regarding motor repairs, need help please, did not...
Hello All!! 1987 V-4 Johnson 140Hp. Out on the water sucked up seaweed, engine quit and overheated. Removed thermostats one melted right-side, other melted a little left-side. Plastic water fittings/Tell tale on the thermostat housings melted. Also couple wires cooked a bit right-side. Looks...
My motor cover seal apparently is unavailable new and difficult to find used in good condition (1980 Evinrude 70HP). I was walking thru one of the large home improvement stores for an answer, GOT IT! Window weather seal, Cut to size, small v-cut for corners, light bead of marine silicone, and...
When I shift into Forward or Reverse to the first click, there is a chatter in the control box. I move the handle a bit forward and then back it stops and goes in gear same for reverse. New cable has been installed. How do I fix this? Should motor be in neutral forward reverse etc. Also on the...
I have this unit 141c! Would like to add speed & temp sensor. I bought a Transome speed & temp sensor Part # TS W 730000-1. Is this compatible with my unit? The plug in matches the unit. Will it work?
New thermostats and gaskets Both done. New water pump done, tell tale excellent. Hoses clear done. Here's the PROBLEM. One or the other cylinder will run hot, switched thermostats 1 HOT 1 NOT. took out thermostat, Fine, switched thermostats again other cylinder hot other fine, and so on and so...
