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I have a 1975 johnson 135 jet. I recently replaced the water pump and must have done something wrong because i later took it off and found the housing melted and the impeller plate mangled. I noticed the there were groves worn in the drive shaft (not sure if they were there before) and i was...
i just bought a 1975 johnson 135 with a jet prop and was wondering if the motor still has a water pump or was is used to cool the motor. if it does have a water pump how do i check if it is stiil ok, or replace it. i guess my real question is how do i know if the motor is being cooled...
I recently bought a valco 16 foot aluminum boat with a 1975 johson 135 jet prop motor. It has been sitting outside for the past 3 or 4 years and I was wondering what I need to do before I should try and start it up. The previous owner said it was running perfectly when he parked it. Anything...
