I have a 76' 85hp johnson motor that has been sitting up for 2 years in a shed. Ran perfect last use and ran it out of gas before storing. Tried to run motor and while cranking, the positive cable hooked up to the battery melted the lead post of the battery. What in the heck would cause this? Is...
I have an 87' 40hp Evinrude on a 16'lenght 4' bottom flat aluminum boat and was recently given a 76' 85hp Johnson motor in perfect running condition. My boat is rated for a 70hp and I would like to install the 85hp on it. Can anyone help me with the pros and cons of doing this? Is this safe...
I was given a '77 35hp Johnson outboard with the foot in parts. Putting it back together, I found that the shift pivot pin screw was broken. The owner had stripped the head of the screw while taking it apart and decided to drill out the screw causing the screw hole to be enlarged. Is there any...
