I have a 1995 50hp (J50TLEDS), the plan was to repair the powerhead. After honing the damage cylinder, the dimensions spec out to .050" oversize. The pistons I have found only go to .030" over. So I will be looking at a used powerhead.
What years of powerheads will be a exact match to the 1995...
I have a 1996 Spartan 1200Lb trailer for my 17 ft crestliner fishhawk.
I bought this used from the original owner, he bought the entire package from a dealer.
Here is my question. When the boat is on the trailer, there is only 2" of clearance between the tires
and the boat hull(assuming I get it...
After reading a number of posts dealing with bad powerheads, I have noticed a trend.
It would seem that the lower cylinder on the OMC motors is way more likely to get damaged
when a problem occurs. Does anyone have any thoughts on this?
I am going to attempt a rebuild of my 96 50HP johnson, the repair manual choices for outboards seems
to be Seloc, Clymer or the Factory service manuals. I assume the factory service manual is best, but they want $75 + shipping. Are the Clymer or Seloc manuals going to help me with this...
I have a 1996 50 Hp Johnson outboard, Just bought this a month ago.
I was preparing to put the boat in the water and so started the engine in the driveway(with muffs).
I noticed fuel spraying out of a valve on the right side of the engine (as viewed from the back) coming
out a valve with a red...
I have a 1996 Johnson 50HP outboard with a damaged powerhead.
I have been looking at different powerheads for sale and I am wondering what years of powerheads
would work on this motor?
I have had sellers suggest that a powerhead from the 1980's will work.
Although the powerheads look similar, I...
The cylinder walls on the powerhead of my 50 Hp Johnson are damaged to the point that honing will not
do the job. I have been looking at used powerheads on ebay. My first question is "What model year powerblocks
will work for my 1995 Johnson?" My second question is "What questions should I be...
I bought this motor a month ago used, the first time on the water the engine did not run correctly.
I brought the motor into the shop to be inspected, I was told the cylinder walls were scored. 2000.00 for repair.
The seller does not want to help me finacially with this problem.
My question is...
