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    1997 Johnson Mod: J90TSLEUA

    lots of variables ...at this point gauge accuracy, gauge type, temperature etc... wait till you run it to redo testing. you own nowit so wait and see.
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    1997 Johnson Mod: J90TSLEUA

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    2 hp Johnson: My 2 HP Johnson is a model 2R78R a 1978

    just run it see how it goes . can't get much simpler than a one piston 2hp. I have never taken an engine appart and my 9.5hp runs perfectly well at 65psi
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    '69 johnson hydro electric shift V4

    Today's telecommunications services offer lots of possible alternatives to help out far away folks in need of support. In my younger days in telecoms the "videophone" was just a dream for the future to come. Today everybody walks around.... with a "videophone" called IPhone :)...
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    My flicht ram locks up when i accidentally start the engine with the gear on.

    Yes I purchased my EV from an internet supplier who sent a wrong version . they quickly shipped me a second disk I loaded on my cheap Walmart laptop. you can get EV from amazon and the one with the FDTI chip set is recommended about $160...
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    My flicht ram locks up when i accidentally start the engine with the gear on.

    problem solved then ... leave it in neutral. for best trouble shooting having EV DIAGNOSTIC software on a laptop will give your access to trouble codes and history . EV diag works on ficht and more modern ETEC engines...
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    My flicht ram locks up when i accidentally start the engine with the gear on.

    so the question... why are you trying to start in gear ?
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    1997 Johnson 40 no spark

    Not sure why engineers ever thought shutting down 2 cylinders would be a good idea ?? again being 2 stroke how would they have kept up oiling the innards if they had been able to stop the inflow of the fuel oil mix to the 2 dead cyl. . easy to do today on ETECs and modern EFI...
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    1997 Johnson 40 no spark

    sparks or no sparks fuel gets sucked in... then compressed (burnt or not) then pushed out the exhaust ..cutting sparks has no effect on fuel consumption https://www.google.com/search?q=how+2+stroke+engines+work+&sca_esv=598384587&source=hp&ei=I-
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    I need info and pictures on a 53/54 evinrude 25 horse. Having problems wth orientation of the mag plate.

    agree yet if the brass plate threads are not lined up you can't screw down the 4 bolts .
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    I need info and pictures on a 53/54 evinrude 25 horse. Having problems wth orientation of the mag plate.

    are we tallking brass swivel ring under the mag plate screw holes not lining up...?? simple... take a sishkabob stick and push it down in a bolt hole till you feel the brass ring is lined up at least with 1 hole and the stick goes all the way down there. The 3 other bolts holes may not...
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    Understanding the numbers on my boat?

    Johnson model listed above from OP does not have a 4 (4 stroke) in the mdl..so that would make it a 2 stroke no ?? EVINRUDE 50Hp seems to have produces a E50PL4SSC 50 hp
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    Understanding the numbers on my boat?

    thisis how it all started... https://wrcoutboards.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Johnson_Know_Your_Outboard_r.pdf
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    Rebuilding Carb kits advice needed

    Has stated carbs usually just clog up and simply need a good cleaning and OEM gaskets (some china stuff melts !!) Old cork floats lasted and still last after 50 years . Your "older" current floats won't soak up and may be even better quality than new ones. I would leave them in...
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    Older 6hp Johnson - Oil Leak Between Upper and Lower Unit

    try this.......... 2 screws to remove if it leaks it neads a reseal.... add GC oil from the bottom up.... replace with new nylon washers when done. you tubes can help you on the reseal ....some just replace GC oil mid season if not a basket case...
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    Understanding the numbers on my boat?

    with a VRO oil pump....2 stroke with automatic oiling
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    I need info and pictures on a 53/54 evinrude 25 horse. Having problems wth orientation of the mag plate.

    throttle cam goes in the front.. only :)
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    I need info and pictures on a 53/54 evinrude 25 horse. Having problems wth orientation of the mag plate.

    I am not aware of any like the Johnson red book but they are close cousins anyway...cowl or color changes mostly functionnalities are pretty much the same.. part#s may differ being build in US and Canada FR on AOMCI would know :) or Racerone here. parts listings are available...
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    1999 V4 Looper Phantom SLOW mode activation

    have to tried a good desalting to clear all passages of deposits " Mechanic also "checked" water pump" but when was the impeller replaced ? I doubt tan wire is being induced but anyting is possible ..If you think it is you could always sleeve it with a metallic braid mesh and...
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    Older 6hp Johnson - Oil Leak Between Upper and Lower Unit

    overdone winterize fog oil in cylinders ?
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