1984 Johnson 50 began to overheat. R&R’d the cooling system with new water pump, thermostat, and gaskets. Removed the head and cleaned the water jackets. Solved the overheating issue but noticed this. I want to think I’ve seen it before and hoping there’s not a head gasket leak.
Thoughts?
Carbs removed, cleaned in the ultrasonic, and replaced with OEM re-build kit. The bowls were full of what I would describe as wet brown sugar. Fuel pump screen and gasket replaced too.
Started right up and idles smooth. Thanks.
I think I got it. I narrowed it down with my multimeter and found major corrosion in the wiring harness plug under the tape. The red/purple wire was the culprit. Thanks.
1983 50hp with remote controls won’t crank. I don’t use it much at all anymore but I try to run the motor every so often and it has historically fired right up. This last time it wouldn’t even crank. I noted the ignition switch had some visible corrosion and it didn’t fell crisp to turn so I...
