Hello, I have a 1960 40 hp Johnson. The rod that locks the motor in the down position is completely rusted. Before I just started messing with it I thought I would get some advice. Is this easily fixed? I really don't see a way to get the old one out and a new one in. any input greatly...
I am starting a new thread instead of adding on to my existing one. I believe enough has changed that the original is not relevant. LOl I have taken the carburater apart and changed out the parts recommended in the tune up article. I have put it back on the motor. After a couple of pulls...
I am new to this but, really want to learn. Is this the correct Carb kit for a 1964 3 HP Lightwin Evinrude? Sierra 18-7043. Thanks for any info. this motor almost started and then fuel was dripping from the high speed jet adjustment. I bought this motor from the original owner. He said it...
I have a Gamefisher that was given to me. I would like to put a carb kit on it. Model# is 217-586360. Serial # is 58115982. I do not know the year. It is a 15 hp. should I try to find an impeller as well. Any other comments or suggestions would be appreciated. Where can I get parts?
i have a 1972 4 hp seahorse. I got it from a guy that says it was running. When I got it home, Itwould only run for a few seconds after much pulling. I took it to a boat mechanic. he first thought it was an intermittent spark. put new parts in then rebuilt the carb. Still the same. he says...
I just got a 4 hp Johnson. It tries to start, runs for a few seconds and quits. I do not know what to set the mixture nob or the speed nob or the choke and throttle. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
I purchased a 1960 Orlando Clipper with a 40 hp Johnson. I just got it back from the mechanic. He says to mix the fuel 3.2 ounces of oil to 1 gallon of gas. Is this correct? I ran it and it smokes alot and seems to not run quite right. I was using an old metal gas tank. Any thooghts would...
