Hi all,<br /><br />I have 75 model 40hp Johnson electric start (40EL75) I have the Johnson workshop manual. When I purchased this motor it was running poorly and compression on the lower cylinder was zero. Some WD40 (at my father-in-laws suggestion) down the plug hole didn't improve anything...
Hi,<br /><br />I am stripping and rebuilding my 1975 40Hp electric start Johnson. I have the Service Manual for the motor and it refers to several OMC special tools. I am wondering if they are all necessary or if anyone has had any experience with using something other than the OMC tools to...
Hi,<br /><br />I am in Australia and am trying to source gasket kits for a 75 model 40 hp electric start johnson. I've decided it's worth stripping the motor and doing a complete rebuild...<br />Does anyone know where I could get one of these either in Australia or ordered from O'seas?<br />Thanks.
Hi,<br /><br />I have a 75 model Electric start 40Hp johnson that came with a boat I bought - the boat was a bargain so I wasn't too concerned about how good the motor was. The motor starts but sounds like it's running on only one cylinder. Realising I had a bit of work to do I am doing some...
Hi,<br />This might sound like an stoooopid question, so please excuse my ignorance. I have a 1975 40hp Johnson that came on a boat I just bought. The model number is 40EL75C It is the electric start model with choke switch and I have forward controls for throttle and gear change. I want to...
Hi,<br /><br />Just bought this project boat on the w/e. It's a Vickers Easy-Rider 156. The old back to back seats have been removed by the previous-previous owner. I aim to put in a couple of pedestal swivel seats. The floor is in good condition, but the glassed in area where the old seats...
Hi,<br />Has anyone heard of this model GRP runabout before? I am looking for any info that anyone has...<br /><br />here is a picture of the one I bought this w/e...<br /> <br />Thanks,<br />Darren.
