I am replacing the thermostats and pressure relief valves as a maintenance procedure on my 150 Johnson model#J150tlcur. I noticed some crystals under the pressure relief valves; probably salt crystals since I run in both salt and fresh water. What, if anything would it hurt if I put the muffs...
My engine is a 1987 Johnson 150HP model J150tlcur; while running the engine on the muffs I noticed that the cylinder head temps felt different. After idling the engine at 950 RPMS for 15minutes I checked the temps with an infrared temp gun. The port heads were averaging 125 degrees and the...
A friend of mine has the above described new to him engine; model #70EL76D serial # 54531863 which is getting water in the lower cylinder. The engine is in really good condition considering it's age. The problem first appeared when he hooked it up on muffs and cut the water on full force from...
As stated above I need to remove the steering link from the steering arm on the engine. The question is the bolt that attaches the link to the motor a tapered bolt or is it just forced into the steering arm and is tough to remove? I had rather not tear something up getting the two seperated...
I have a 1987 Johnson 150 HP Model #J150tlcur that performs extremely well but the wires in the harness under the cowl are becoming rotten and beginning to corrode. My question is this; does a new harness come with all the wire ends already crimped with the eyes and pins/plugs attached? In...
My torque wrench is in foot pouds and my manual calls for 168 inch pounds; is this the same as 14 foot pounds? 168/12= 14. Don't want to mess things up.:confused:
Lost some of my tools in Katrina and my big socket set was one of them; what size socket fits flywheel nut on a 1987 150 HP Johnson?:confused:
Thanks for info.
I need to purchase an electric starter rebuild kit for my 1977 Evinrude 15 hp model #15754M. The BRP part # is 386678. I really want to get this from iboats but can't seem to find it listed they seem:confused: to use Serria part numbers. What am I missing? Thanks for any guidance.
While getting my rig ready for a fishing trip , I found a green wire immediately behind the trim/tilt junction box on my 1987 Johnson 150hp; model #J150TLCUR. I opened the box but could not find a terminal in need of a wire. All three switches for t&t work as they should. The manual I have...
I recently installed a fuel/water separator and put the primer bulb before it since my instructions didn't mention anything about placement. It's done the same way my neighbor has his and hasn't any problems. I've run mine on the muffs and also on a lake with a 7MPH limit, no problem starting...
I have been given an old Evinrude"Elto" out board, model 4256- 03691. I was told that this is a 1935 engine of unknown HP. Is it a 1935 and what is the HP? Also, is it water cooled; no water entrances, It runs but seems to get very hot. What would the oil/gas ratio be?
