Search results

  1. R

    Starting and maybe restoring old Mercury 402 40hp

    Never heard of the concept of heating the fuel on a 2 stroke outboard.-----I know of / have seen fellows running motors fishing in January and February.------Seen them coming into view during a snow squall.------No fuel heaters on these Johnson motors !!----Fuel cooling maybe on a few Mercury...
  2. R

    Starting and maybe restoring old Mercury 402 40hp

    ????-----What fuel heater are you talking about ??
  3. R

    Starting and maybe restoring old Mercury 402 40hp

    The 402 models are MERCURY !!
  4. R

    Starting and maybe restoring old Mercury 402 40hp

    If reverse lock does NOT WORK the motor could tip up and over rev with prop out of the water.------Motor will not start ( no spark ) if operator has " ramp fever " and tries starting before checking if motor is in correct position !-----Find a better project motor.
  5. R

    Starting and maybe restoring old Mercury 402 40hp

    ???----402 models are MERCURY !!
  6. R

    Starting and maybe restoring old Mercury 402 40hp

    These motors ( 402 models ) had a history of the crankshaft breaking.-----I would not want one on my boat.
  7. R

    1979 Evinrude 35 hp - No Reverse Gear

    Prop shaft moves due to detent ( spring and balls ) in the clutch dog.
  8. R

    1958 7.5HP Johnson prop

    edited
  9. R

    1958 7.5HP Johnson prop

    Does spark jump a gap of 1/4" ( 8mm ) on a test device ?-----Have you considered that shock absorber below water pump might be the issue ?
  10. R

    What are these black spots?

    My guess is water getting under the paint.----Corrosion occurred.----Aluminum behaves the same over all the years.
  11. R

    1978 Chrysler 85HP Powerhead Swap

    Lapping.-----Done with valve grinding compound on the flywheel and crank tapers.----Rotate them together to get a matched fit.------As you know the flywheel key locates the flywheel for proper ignition timing.----The flywheel is DRIVEN by the locking tapers.----Hence the importance of torque on...
  12. R

    70s force 70... No reaction from key

    There is nothing wrong with the concept of electric shifting.-----What you need to look at is how the new " super " and big 4 strokes do the shifting today.
  13. R

    Starting and maybe restoring old Mercury 402 40hp

    This motor is a corroded piece of junk.-----Worth 10 cents / lbs.-----Lots of better projects out there to restore.
  14. R

    40HP Johnson Tilt/Trim

    You would have to provide some beer tokens for such information.-----Many parts sites on line to find those part numbers.-----Donor motors will show up for $200 or so.
  15. R

    40HP Johnson Tilt/Trim

    A donor motor is your best option.-----Any one of the 2 cylinder 40 / 50 from 89 and newer.----The 3 cylinder 25 / 35 may also be an option.
  16. R

    1969 20hp Johnson sea horse high revs with no propulsion when accelerating

    I used to keep a prop with a section cut out to show those " newbies " that there are rubber hubs in props.
  17. R

    70s force 70... No reaction from key

    Motor has to run / turn to build oil pressure for shifting.------The electric shift was well engineered , well built and reliable.----Just not well understood.
  18. R

    Wanting to rebuild carb and tuneup on 7.5 but what model/year do I have

    If it has the " comet " sticker it is the 7.5 HP model.-----The 7.5 HP block has SMALLER intake ports.
  19. R

    1969 20hp Johnson sea horse high revs with no propulsion when accelerating

    Well ----It does have a rubber bushing !------So try another prop.
  20. R

    Evilnrude 1999 15 hp 4 stroke

    Same drain plug as used for gearcase oil.-----Should be easy to find.
Top