Hello everyone. I wanted to inform you that I found the solution. It was a faulty compression gauge that I ordered off of Amazon which says made in China. I was able to borrow my brother's snap on gauge and I got these results. The top cylinder three pulls was 100, 115, 125 and the bottom three...
I just recently bought the motor two months ago and I went to check the compression. When I installed the spark plugs, I over tighten them causing it to strip out on the buttom cylinder. Thank you, I will inspect both heads to see if there is a difference.
I bought it off a guy that parts out alot motors. I told him I had this 25hp and he said yes I have a couple of them and sent me this one. How can I tell if it is wrong?
I did the torque sequence and pattern which I did it two times. First time at 120 then went back around at 240 in pounds. I didn't use any sealer on the gasket.
Hello, I have a 1988 johnson 25hp that had 120 psi in both cylinders. I went to change the spark plugs and I over tighten causing it to strip out. I bought another head cylinder and had it shaved down and new gaskets. Now I'm only getting 75 psi in both cylinders. I torqued the head to 240 in...
I have a 1988 Johnson 25hp. I just rebuilt my carburetor and need to set the idle. What should the RPMs be testing it in a barrel in my yard. Also where does the rpms be in the water. Thanks in advanced for the help.
I have a 1988 Johnson 25hp and I need to know what the torque and sequence is for the head bolts and Thermostat cover bolts. Thanks in advance for the help.
Hello, I need to replace my head on my motor. I have a 1988 johnson longshaft non electric tiller 25hp outboard. Does anyone have the torque specs for both the head bolts and thermostat cover bolts. Also what is the sequence to tighten the bolts. I am also wondering if any one what the rpms...
i have a 1973 johnson 50hp and i want to add a tel tale to this motor. i have the nipple, the tel tale and the hose. i also bought the tap and drill for the nipple. where do i drill on the exhaust cover. any help would be greatful. thanks guys
i have the 1973 johnson 50hp and i had it recently serviced for a waterpump and carb rebuild. when i got back the motor was running alittle hot so i installed a new thermostat, head gasket, and a pressure relief valve. when i did the head gasket and the thermostat gasket and new thermostat both...
i pulled the thermostat out and replace with new one and put a new water impellor in the lower unit. i go to start the motor and the motor is pumping water out the mid section but the head is getting to be around 200 degrees. so i took the thermostat back out and took a air chuck to the high...
I was wondering if was to buy a 35hp carb in the same year will it increase the horsepower and if so what do i need to do this conversion. what year range carb will fit my motor. any help would be helpful. thanks to everyone and happy new year. thanks again.
