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I have a 76 25 hp Johnson (25R76E) and I had trouble last time out when shifting into fwd from idle...it would not move. Tried it a few times and it finally would spin the prop. I got it back and noticed that the prop nut was really loose (always felt loose, but not this bad) and the prop seemed...
I have a 76 25hp Johnson (25R76E) and it has mounting for an electric starter and I want to know what is involved in adding it. I don't see any wiring or start buttons.
Questions:
Can I just buy a starter and mount it and add my own switch?
Will just connecting it to a marine battery be enough...
Think my clutch dog is going and I found a cheap rebuilt 35hp lower unit from a 1978 motor. Mine is a 1976 25 hp. In my research I noticed some changes in '78. One is that some have the hub exhaust. I don't think this 35hp unit has the hub exhaust. Will it fit my 25? If so will it be plug and...