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    1979 johnson seahorse 4 hp

    Model # 4w79d What is the oil ratio for this ob?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />no4njnk
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    ARE THERE ANY IN THIS WORLD???

    I bought a 12' flatbottom jon-boat a year ago, I thought it would be easy to transport to the lake because it was so light. I bought it without a trailer! I carry it to the lake in my pickup, and the motor,and the battery,and the trolling motor....Etc,Etc.. I have been looking for a used trailer...
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    15 hp mercury

    I have a 15 hp outboard I am planning to put on a 12' jonboat. Is this too much motor or is this ok?<br />What kind of problems will I face if this is to much motor?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />no4njnk
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    running out of gas?

    I have a quick qestion...I have just got my 4 hp johnson seahorse going and out on the water yesterday, Its has a built in gas tank that holds about a quart of gas. It was a little windy yesterday and I was heading into the wind and the motor ran out of gas after traveling about 1000 yards? can...
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    fish finder question

    I have the power to my fishfinder running to the front of the boat,I have the transducer wire running back through the same wire loom as the power. Is this ok? or will I get interference?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />no4njnk
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    I need the right prop?

    I have a 1979 johnson seahorse 4hp. Model# 4w79d<br />on a 12' aluminum flat bottom john boat. the boat is rated for max 15 hp.I need a new prop for this motor to move a 240 lbs man and boat that weighs about 100 lbs...somtimes an extra passenger?<br />thanks,<br />no4njnk
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    does this fit?

    I have a 12' waco craft john boat. I have a 4 hp johnson seahorse outboard on it,I just got the boat and replaced the transom first thing...today I put the motor on for the first time and the motor mounts dont seem to fit over the top of the transom all the way,The two screw feet that mount to...
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    flat bottom motor question?

    I have a 12' flat bottom jon, From the top of the transom to water level is around 10 to 12 inches.<br />The 4 hp johnson outboard measures from where it sits on the transom to the plate above the prop is 15". is 15" the right size shaft for this boat? because I still get cavitation at WOT.<br...
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    OH, WHAT A MESS !!!

    I just bought a waco craft 12' jon boat. It had been sitting in the water since 1995 and the whole bottom of the boat has a nasty caked on crud that I can get off next to sanding....does anyone out there have any ideas to clean this boat?<br />thanks,<br />no4njnk
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    REGULAR GAS???

    I have just got my 4 hp johnson seahorse running with the help of ya'll, and thanks. But after running 3 tanks of gas through this motor,I noticed on the top housing the information sticker say's to use regular gas only? as we all know...regular gas is not aroung anymore. am I just being silly...
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    redoing transom

    I have a 12ft aluminum waco craft john boat. The transom was all rotten, so I pulled it all out today. I called to see what marine plywod cost...WOW! Can I use 3/4" untreated plywood and seal it on my own? would it hold up?<br />thanks, no4njnk
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    powers up but no push

    I have a 12 aluminum jon boat with a 79 johnson 4hp on the back... It runs good till about half half throttle, when I go to full thottle the motor rev's up high but, the boat doesnt seem to pick up any more speed. Im not expecting to fly across the water with only 4hp but, I think there should...
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    Am I overlooking something?

    1979 johnson seahorse 4hp. <br />Model # 4w79d<br />This motor seems to have no neutral or anything?<br />When you pull it to start it, you better have it pointed in the direction you want to go.because its going. Is there some way of putting it in neutral so I can sit there and let it warm...
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    pee hole stopped up?

    1979 johnson seahorse 4 hp. I took it out today and ran it on the water for about 30 minutes at all speeds, It ran great but, There are 3 little pee holes in the back of the shaft housing,and they dont put out a steady stream of water they just kind of spit water out? is this normal or is my...
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    fuel pump or not?

    my '79 johnson seahorse 4hp has it's own tank built in the housing. it holds about 1 quart of gas. I am thinking about pulling the fuel line from the tank and hooking up an external 5 gallon tank. Do I have to put a fuel pump on this motor to work or will it siphon the gas itself?<br />Model#...
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