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    2 HP Johnson dies under load

    I have an 85 Johnson 2 hp that will not stay running. I just rebuilt the carb (yes it's getting fuel), has spark, and a new plug. It has 90 psi compression (the rings were replaced). It will run high and idle great when the prop is removed; other than that it runs a bit and dies with the prop...
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    Lower unit interchange - 10 and 18 Johnson

    I have a 55 Johnson 10 and 63 Johnson 18; both with lower unit problems. They both look identical. I also found another lower unit in my shed that's also the same in appearance. Are these units interchangeable? If not how do I determine which motor the 'found' unit could replace? thanks!
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    56 Johnson 10 - lower unit shift rod

    After sitting for many years I finally tackled a QD17 that had shifting problems. I tuned it over the winter and it's up and running. I opened the lower unit and nothing appears broken. This is my first working on a lower unit as I usually find it easier to swap out a complete unit. The...
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    56 Johnson 10 Parts Availability (lower unit)

    I just finished going over (winter project) a 56 10 hp Johnson I've had for over 20 years and never really got it rolling. Right now with carb,ignition and water pump done its running like a clock. However, the lower unit shifting is messed. The reason it sat in the back of the shed for all...
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    58 Johnson 10 hp compression

    Decided I needed another winter project. I dug the 58 out of the back of the shed; I've had it for so many years I forgot what I checked and did to it. It was given to me and I know I never had it running seriously on a boat and I can't remember if it ran well. I started with the compression...
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    Grumman Canoe Identification

    Just picked up a Grumman aluminum canoe. Got it for $85; it has some . weld repairs and dents. I was told it doesn't leak. I have a feeling it's a 17' l978 but I'm hoping someone can give me additional (any) or confirmation information on it. The oval sticker in the front says...
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    63 Johnson 18 hp ignition mystery

    Started working on the 18 I picked up recently. It had the original (clear pinkish) coils that were disintegrated. I installed brand new coils and condensers and 'dressed' the points. I cut the ends of the ignition wires (both ends) for fresh connections. I had spark on both cylinders...
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    63 johnson 18 hp lower unit question

    Today I picked up a 63 Johnson 18 ($60). It's all there; no corrosion but it needs coils (original clear pink coils and totally cracked). Does anyone have an idea on what's wrong with the shifting/lower unit. The prop rotates as if its in (forward) gear no matter where the shift lever is...
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    4 Hp Johnson broken driveshaft ??

    I just picked up an 86 Johnson 4 hp with a broken driveshaft (part#0391594). According to the owner he went to put a new water pump in but the driveshaft was stuck at the powerhead end. He tied it to a tree and used his car to pull it out when it would not slide out under normal circumstances...
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    80 Johnson 7.5 recoil starting to jam

    My 80 Johnson 7.5 recoil is starting to become a problem. It's getting harder to pull and when released it makes a ratcheting noise as the rope returns. All in all it's still working but becoming more difficult. I don't see anything broken, it's well cleaned and the parts are lightly lubed...
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    85 Johnson 2 hp overheating

    Just finished this motor (new rings - honed bore), carb rebuild, new coil and new impeller and head gasket. The head was super clean and the area inside the exhaust cover also. Seems to run well in my test tank but I believe it's overheating. I sprinkled water on the head and it sizzled. It...
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    1985 2 hp johnson water pump question????

    I'm finally assembling my 85 Johnson 2 hp. The waterpump has a plastic spacer beneath it. It has two large 'prongs' on one side and two small (close together) on the other side. I looked at the diagram for assembly but when I go to put it together it seems like the spacer would sit unevenly...
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    85 Johnson 2 horse - assembling rod question

    Finally beginning to assemble the motor with the stuck rings. I installed new rings and honed the cylinder. I've started assembly and according to my old Glenn Marine Book, 14 needle bearings should be on the rod side and 16 on the cap side. The manual is old and it covers the older 1.5 hp...
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    Johnson 2 hp piston rod assembly procedure

    Finally gave up on soaking (after 2 months) the stuck piston rings. From what I found I could have soaked them until the next ice age. I pulled the piston and had to exert a lot of effort to remove the rings (one in pieces) and it wasn't easy to do as I didn't want any damage to the piston...
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    71 2 hp Johnson starter pulley

    This motor came with a recoil (and cowl) which I don't have. Models prior to 1971 used a pulley (part # 0313286). Will this pulley mount up to the flywheel on the 71 which originally used the recoil. The pulley is cheap compared to a (used - if you can find one) cowl and recoil. I'd just as...
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    2 HP Johnson ignition shock to cowling

    I've been playing with the 85 Johnson 2 hp with little compression; soaking the rings to free them up. While doing so I removed the side exhaust cover that has the ground strap from the magneto plate attached to one of the side cover bolts. I had the ground strap just hanging in the air and...
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    57 Elgin 12 hp Cam -WICO 11411C any available?

    I've had my original (had her for 30 years) outboard; a 57 Elgin 12 horse sitting due to the cam. A piece of the cam at the keyway sloughed off and the rough surface ate the points contact. I've been looking on Ebay for more than a year and nothing has showed up. Anyone know where I can find...
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    63 Eska Golden Jet / Lauson Carburetor update

    Originally I had trouble with the carburetor and found a replacement (new) for $5.00 on ebay. This is the carburetor that has no bowl; only a diaphragm. Oddly enough it's mounted on the side of the motor. Anyway, I know I've asked a few questions and everybody likes to know the resolutions to...
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    85 Johnson 2 horse - carburetor access

    Just picked up a really nice 85 Johnson 2 hp. There's no corrosion, it turns over nicely and has spark. Got her for $50.00. I don't think it was used very much. However, she's not starting and I really want to give the carb a going over. Tried to get the cover off but it seems the throttle...
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    59 EVINRUDE 18 overheating

    My 18 Evinrude began overheating and I removed the thermostat which was stuck. She made it back to the dock after I took the thermostat out and appeared to run as she should. I went on to replace the impeller and after a number of tries in the barrel she still is overheating. I took the lower...
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