I took the boat out yesterday and everything seemed to be fine until about a mile down the river. It started fluctuating in RPMs without throttle adjustment and then when I went to idle it shut off. When I got it started back up it sounded like I lost a cylinder. Lucky I found a sweet spot...
Any tips on syncing the carbs without the manual recommended cylinder tool? I'm bogging pretty hard at low speeds and it won't idle too long with conking out. I would like to run through the carbs tonight so I can get it out tomorrow but I don't have the piston tool to sync. Help me fish...
I pulled the pin on the shift shaft and pressed in to release the linkage. I am now attempting to reconnect after replaceing the water pump and cant seem to get the connection back in. Is there any special procedure for this, or is it just a matter of trial and error? It's pretty tough to see...
I am about to replace my water pump becuase of a weak tell tale. I'm pretty sure I can tackle this without much problem but I was hoping I could get some info on cleaning out the flow path of the water through the powerhead, etc. Is it safe to blow air through? Should I remove the thermostat...
Hi all, my Johnson quit peeing and need to tear into it. I don't have a manual and was wondering if I this is as simple as remove and replace or if there is some additional steps I need to take not to screw something up (I.e I don;t know jack about the shift linkage). Thanks.
EDIT: I also...
Please respond to my following readings. I am using the following guidelines to troubleshoot my problem: (my comments are in Red
first, rule out the kill circuit by disconnecting the black/yellow kill wire from the powerpack and repeating your spark test. Best to have all spark plug wires...
The boat ran fine until I trailered it to the water. I have compression spark and fuel and think its something in the ignition switch wiring. The motor cranks but won't turn over. I tried bypassing the wiring that makes it not start while in gear and nothing changed.
I plan on cleaning all the...
Hi, I have a 91 Johnson 60hp that I'm trying to get set up on my bass boat. Currently, my fuse block is wired directly to the battery. I want to run this block through the ACC switch on my ignition switch so that nothing can be operated unless the key is in. I'm not sure which wire should run...
I have a new to me 1988 Bass Tracker TXS-17' thats sitting on a trailer (no title). I went to get the VIN off of the trailer to register it and realized I can't find it. I looked over the trailer pretty well with no luck. I scraped off a warning sticker that mentions Tennessee Lite Trailer...
How is the tilt shock designed to function? Is it meant to just absorb the weight when lowering the motor or is it supposed to help when raising it as well? Mine does the former and not the later. Are these shocks rebuildable?
I just mounted a new to me 1991 Johnson 60hp on my boat. It started and ran perfect yesterday. I ran the cables through the boat and then it got rained on. I went to start it today and it wouldn't react to the keyswitch at all. I was thinking wither the switch was wet from the rain or I...
