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new motor with electric start, there is one wire that isn't connected to anything inside the motor. I checked the manual and it is supposed to go to the starter motor bracket? is this the ground on the starter motor housing? It isn't cracking so I am trying to trouble shoot. thanks
took boat out for a spin and would go about 5-6 mph and the the engine would rev up. So i searched on here and thought it was a spun prop hub, I bought a brand new prop and the same issue remains. I grabbed the prop, while the engine wasn't running. and spun it while in foward, was able to...
I have recently purchased an FD-15 1961 18hp Johnson. I am doing the routine tune-up and decided to change the head gasket as well. Does anyone know the right torque specs and sequence? Also what is the torque spec on the flywheel nut i have seen many different answers.
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