My prop shaft bearing carrier/housing has corroded between itself and the gearcase housing.
To the point that a 2" crack has developed from the rear of the gearcase going forward. It's been worsening for 18months...I was going to ignore it but the motor is going so well I really want to fix it...
Hi, <br />can anyone help with identifying year and features of the below 2 Johnson models - am drawing a blank thus far..<br /><br />RDL30A<br />RDL27M<br />Thx heaps,<br />David B<br />Sydney
Hi,<br /><br />I'd like to connect the following tach to my 1981 Suzuki Dt85, but need to know about the tach itself to check compatability.<br /><br />It says:<br /><br />Chrysler on front dial..(no suprises I guess..)<br />Casing rear :<br />MEDALLION INST INC Made in USA<br />inside casing...
Hi,<br />I've found an 18'hull here in Oz with a 1982 85hp oil injected Suzuki.<br /><br />In the course of research for known issues I've come across their liking blowing head gaskets.<br /><br />My question: does anyone know WHY this occurs, and hence is there any preventative action I can...
Hi,<br />above seal is leaking badly - rubber has even worn away revealing a broken wire spring around the perimeter of the seal...oil just oozes out ever so nochalantly....white creamy stuff - evern worse...<br /><br />I have a puller on the bearing housing but it refuses to budge. I doubt it's...
Hi,<br />trying to convert the above to electric start.<br /><br />Have "borrowed" parts from 25hp '76 Johnno - starter motor and bracket(had to modify slightly to fit), starter and choke solenoids, neutral switch.Motor already has points on it....<br /><br />Before I describe the symptoms/my...
Hi,<br />is it possible to have electric start and manual start on the above?<br /><br />I've got one flywheel for each...but am wondering if one exists which will accomodate both systems?<br /><br />I've got the manual pull cord assembly and the electric starter system, but the lack of flywheel...
Hi, <br />current project is converting the above to electric start. (have starter motor, starter and choke solenoids).<br />This motor has been converted to points at some time in it's life - no lighting/charger coil on alternator plate (I'm told it's a '76 alternator plate..)<br />I'd like to...
HI,<br />in planning the above project one fellow mentioned I'd need a "cover"?? for the water pump - he said since it's a through exhaust motor, the pump needs heat protection at WOT.<br /><br />I couldn't get any more info from him.<br /><br />Does anyone know what he was talking about?<br...
Hi,<br />I have a 4m fibreglass runabout (Pongrass for those in Oz..).<br /><br />Picked up a TURBO cheap 1977 35hpJohnson but it's a short motor. (cav plate is approx 2" above base of the hull)<br /><br />Dilemma : spend quite a bit of time and running around Sydney chasing parts to convert to...
