Got the foot off and am ready to start the impeller rebuild, however the crankshaft/gear shaft is still in the extension area. It appears that it is a two piece unit that may come apart but its not budging. Ideas? Suggestions?
I have a Johnson Sailmaster long shaft 1996. The manual says to remove the screws, place motor in forward gear and pull the lower unit down and out. I can get it to move about an inch down then it stops. It is about level with the screws that hold the water pump assembly in. Because its a long...
Please advise what alternatives there are to the following;<br /><br />OMC Engine Tuner treatment<br />OMC Triple Guard Grease<br />OMC 2+4 Fuel Conditioner<br />OMC Moly Lube<br /><br />And is OK to use carb cleaner on a two stroke engine carB?
The shop manual references the following items. Can anyone provide non-OMC equivalents?<br /><br />OMC Engine Tuner Treatment<br />OMC Triple Guard Grease<br />OMC 2+4 Fuel Conditioner<br />OMC Moly Lube<br /><br />Also, is it OK to use carb cleaner on a two-stroke outboard?
I have removed the two bottom screws next to the Zinc thing above the prop and have removed the screw at to front of the lower unit. I have some pivoting movement, but haven't figured out how the lower unit comes off. There is one other screw that has a plate and is where the intake screen is...
What all should I do to my Johnson Sailmaster 8.0 as far as a tune-up goes. It runs fine, however I have not done any major maintenance except new plugs and oil in three years.
