1972 Johnson 125. The power tilt creeps down fairly rapidly (e.g., <2 min. to fully lower) after being raised. I'm not sure what position the release valve is in because there are no visible markings and it's just a slotted screw. How can I figure out the position of the release valve...
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I need to test the shift solenoids on a 1972 Johnson 125 hydro-electric lower unit. The powerhead has been removed. I've performed the ohms test which the manual says should produce 5-7 ohms on the green and blue leads. I get a reading of 6 ohms on the blue wire but over 8 ohms on the...
There was a lengthy discussion about a year ago on the subject of replacing the shift control on hydro-electric shift units with a dash-mounted toggle switch (or other separate switching device). It's not my intention to revisit that subject, but I have a question related to the issue -
My...
Hi, I need to remove the powerhead on a 1972 V4 Johnson 125. Exactly what bolts need to be removed before the powerhead can be lifted? Are there any precautions, tricks, or complications involved in separating the powerhead from the lower unit?
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Scott
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I'm pouring through the Clymer shop manual and I've read through a lot of posts on troubleshooting OMC ignition systems, but I'm hitting a few roadblocks and looking for some suggestions. I have a 1972 Johnson 125 V4 that is not producing spark on any cylinder, with plugs in or out...
Just installed a new tach with a 1980 Merc 115. Tach is set to 6 (12-pole). When I turned the ignition on the tach needle pegged at max. Turned ignition off, then on again; the tach needle pegged again, then dropped to zero. Now no needle response with ignition on and when cranking (haven't...
Dumb RTFM question, but I don't have an operator's manual, the shop manual doesn't help, and I can't remember from years ago how this is supposed to work.
Can someone explain how the three (3) buttons on a 1980 Merc 115 HP outboard power trim/tilt control are supposed to work? The buttons are...
Having trouble installing a rebuilt lower unit on 1980 115 HP Mercury outboard. I have a 3/4" gap between lower unit and driveshaft housing and don't want to start forcing it. The prop shaft splines seem to be aligned, as I can turn the flywheel clockwise and the prop shaft turns. The water...
