Recent content by Paul Trahan

I am concerned that I did not receive the correct water diverter replacement parts. I removed the cylinder head, removed the old water diverters (bad shape), cleaned the inside well, and tried to install the new diverters. But, they only go in about 2/3 of the way then stop. I tried hammering...

I am looking for a de-corrosion product and any advice on how to use it. The inside of my engine housing has corrosion, and I would like to clean it before I reassemble my engine. I also would like any insight on something I observed when I took off the cylinder head. Here is what...

I would like to purchase a water intake screen online for my 28hp Johnson, but I cannot find one anywhere. If you know of an online vendor (iboats.com does not, that I could find) who might have it, I would appreciate it. Thanks.

I need to paint a 1980 (or so) fiberglass Gamefisher. The fiberglass is solid but a bit threadbare, and I think it is going to be itchy. I viewed some previous posts on this topic, and all recommended paint. I like the (original) colors of the boat and would like to use some sort of clear...

I just purchased a 25hp Johnson (w/ boat) and the engine runs great, but it does not circulate water through the pee hole. I replaced the impeller and installed a water pump kit, but it still does not work. I pushed water through the engine (by running a hose directly up into the intake, below...

I am replacing my water pump, and there is an o-ring in the packet of parts that I can't figure out where to put. The drawing suggests it goes inside the cup over the impeller. But this does not look right; it seems like it will create a gap that will prevent pressure from building up in the...