Recent content by smokin_dodge

So im workin on this old bass boat for a guy who wants to put in a new rack and steering column, he has a SSC134 rack but doesnt have the steering parts. ive called around the local boat guys and they are wanting around $140 for a steering column, which i just the steering rod, the plastic...

im working on a 1979 Johnson 140. the original tilt/trim motor was shot so i replaced the motor. i couldnt get it to extent or contract the cylinder for the longest time until i noticed a little screw on the side. im guessing it was the manual release valve. well i tightenend it and the motor...

need to find a used starter for a '79 johnson 140. anybody know where to get a hold of one? i can find them on the internet for around $220 shipped, but im looking for a used one, pinch every penny i can.

so i did a compression test on a 1979 johnson 140 im working on. i was reading around earlier and found that all cylinders should be over 100 psi and no more than 10% variance. well today here are the numbers i got. in cylinder order from 1 to 4 1. 70psi 2. 80psi 3. 75psi 4. 90-92psi to get...

sorry about the lack of detail, i cant find my camera and keep forgetting to write down serial #'s. im rebuilding a ranger 1750 from 1979 i think for a guy, needed some extra cash so i figured why not. ive finally gotten to the engine. the guy says that the engine was rebuilt (johnson 140 v4)...