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    4 hp Johnson lower end leak

    4 hp, m/n 4837E, s/n E0001374 I could figure out the year from these numbers.<br /><br />First of all, this bottom end only has one oil plug so it's not the easiest thing to fill. What's the correct method to attain the right oil level.<br /><br />also I have some oily/watery goop which looks...
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    40hp fuel leak

    1994 johnson 40 hp, M/N J40ELERE<br /><br />I seem to be getting a fuel/oil leak when my boat is sitting trailered in the driveway. Looks like it is coming from a small hose (vent?) that comes out of the block just below the carb intakes. I don't believe this hose is supposed to be connected to...
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    battery connections on motor

    I've got a '94 40hp Johnson that I'm putting together (someone else took it apart). don't worry, I'm getting the manual but I was hoping to get the cables made for the battery tonight. Can anyone tell me where the connections attach to the motor so I know what size ends to put on. I'm guess...
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    bore or not to bore

    1994 johnson 40 hp, M/N J40ELERE<br /><br />After a light "clean-up" honing, my cylinders measure about 3.185". I was wondering what the stock specs should be? Maybe this thing has been bored once already? Looks like the piston skirts measure up at 3.180"-which seems pretty good to me (0.005"...
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    milling the head

    I was thinking about trying to shave the head down on my 1994 johnson 40 hp. There is some damage to the head in the "squish" area of the dome. If I can get away with milling some off It'd save me some $$. Does anyone know how high I can run the theoretical compression ratio or how much I'd...
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    '94, 40 hp Johnson crank

    Well, I'll keep the back ground short<br /><br />I got a motor that came in 3 buckets. The fella said a nut or a bolt went through one of the cylinders. Looks to me that the connecting rod bearings went, spit the rollers through the transfers and then continued to smack the rollers between the...
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    94 johnson 40 hp

    I ran across this motor for sale in my area. I was wondering if anyone had anything to say about this particular outboard-bad or good. I'm a fan of the omc's so I'm kinda excited about this one since I have not come across many. The motor has a good price but one cylinder/piston is damaged...
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    92 force 40hp

    I'm still looking for a half decent outboard for my fishin boat. I found a 92 force 40 hp w/ controls that I'm going to look at if the seller ever calls me back. Does anyone have any comments on this/these motors. I've got more experience with the OMC's so I'm looking for opinions on this...
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    1991 25 hp Johnson

    I'm going to look at a 91 25hp Johnson w/ controls next week. I was hoping you nice folks might have some opinions on this motor. Sorry I don't have a lot of details at this point. Are all of these motors the same i.e.; are they all twins, with oil injection? (I'm guessing/hoping it's got oil...
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    looking at buying '87, 50hp Johnson

    Hey there folks<br /><br />I was just wondering what anyone had to say (good or bad) about a 1987 50hp Johnson, long shaft, w/ controls, elec start, no power trim or tilt. The oil injection has been disconnected and runs pre-mix.<br /><br />I found one I'm looking at buying for $1200 canadian...
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