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Hello All.
I have had to replace the Timer Base and Power Pack on my 2001 Johnson 60hp 2stroke.
I now need to adjust the idle timing...which according to the manual is 4deg ATD.
Do i really need to adjust it in the river underway.....or can i just run the motor in a drum in fwd gear?
Thanks.
Hello.
Could someone advise me on how i can check if a Timer Base is shorting to ground?
I only have access to Digital Multimeter. Don't have a DVA adaptor.
Thanks.
Hello all.
Hope someone can steer me in the right direction here.
Im attempting to determine if my Stator and Timing Base are good or bad.
First of all i have no spark, and have removed both from the motor for inspection.
I have a basic understanding of how Multimeters work, and im trying to...
Hello all.
I recently replaced the impeller on my 2013 9.8hp Tohatsu.
I've just noticed a black oily substance leaking out where the Lower Unit was bolted back to the motor.
I flushed it yesterday, then left it propped up on the shed floor, and noticed oil on the concrete floor this morning...
Hello all.
Trying to remove the Lower Unit of 9.8hp to change the impellor.
I can't seem to get the Gear Linkage to separate.
Removed the 4 Bolts without any problems.
Ive removed both pins from the Coupler, but it just doesn't want to separate.
Have i overlooked something perhaps?
Thanks.
Hello.
I have a 2001 60hp Johnson 3cyl 2stroke.
I'm having problems with spark.
At times i can start the motor without any issues at all. I can go back later that day, or days later and i have no spark to any cylinders at all.
Sometimes spark will eventually arrive at the plugs after some time...