1996 200 HP Johnson J200TXED One of 2 upper main bearings failed. Broken race, no sign of heat or lack of oil, journal on crank A-ok. In time (how long?) broken pieces migrated to #1 cylinder thru lube port. Trashed top of #1 piston and stuck upper ring. This is when I first heard noise in...
Anyone know of a modification for these motors to prevent a air pocket in top of water jacket between cylinder banks known to cause an overheat condition in top cylinders???
Johnson 200 HP J200TXEDR Hi first timer with a question. Bought engine new and have not abused. Propped right, de-carbed yearly, new water pump ect. While running about 4000 rpm heard a new and not good noise. Rattle more than a knock. Shut it down and used kicker to get home. Checked...
