The flywheel key is very small on these outboards.-----It's job is to locate the flywheel for timing.----The flywheel is driven by locking tapers.-----Imagine a 9.9 HP and a 300 HP using the same key !
???----I learned to approach the dock at an angle.----Then at the right time put drive in reverse to slow the boat down.-----And at the same time steer to pull stern to the dock.----No way would I spend 25,000 " beer tokens " for a joystick.
The original poster needs to establish the condition of this 47 year old motor.-----Many owners pick on the carburetors as a first step.----Posting the compression values can lead to a process to get this motor back on the lake.-----Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" on each lead ?-----Waiting for...
???----Well , there are no hoses.---- Internal passageways recirculate oil on the 3 cylinder inline models, and also the V-4 and V-6 cross flow motors.-----
Just took apart 2 Johnson 6 HP powerheads.-----Near " freebies "------a 1966 had a blown head gasket.------Pistons . crank , rods were perfect.-----A 1971 model that had been re-assembled , but never run.----2 connecting rod needles missing.-----Crank , rods and pistons all good.-----Yes there...
Those do NOT have to be removed to convert to fuel pump operation.-----Jusr block off the air hose that feed pressure to the old style tank.----check the thermostat , as I often find them stuck open or missing.
I have a few with twisted propshafts myself.----Pick them up at dealers for parts.----Due to competition manufacturers are saving money with weaker materials.-----Gears are likely no good either.-----If you reuse the gears your boat may suffer a " dynamic halt " with no warning.
Lower shift rod is to be screwed all the way into the yoke in the gearcase.-----Notches in upper and lower shift rods must be lined up BEFORE the 1/4" fine bolts are put in.----Only adjustment is up at the top ( near handle ) on these.----Shift rod height does not apply to this motor !
30 years ago i thought cruise was very expensive.----I opted for the 15 hr ferry ( with car on board ) from Port Hardy to Prince Rupert.------Saw plenty of " rocks , trees , water and water falls "----Cruising on a budget.
Overheard.----The stores on the " historic main street " of some of the stopovers are actually staffed by personnel from the cruise ships.-----These stores are closed when there are no spenders on the sidewalk.
Look through inspection port on the flywheel.----Check for cracked coils.--Post picture of the 2 coils.-----Post picture of the powerhead.---Install a new water pump impeller before the first fishing trip.-----One weak point is the upper bushing on the wristpin.----Often worn out.----Run with...
