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    65 hp solenoid won't engage

    I'm trying to get an old 1973 65hp Johnson running again, I'm stuck at the solenoid. I've tested the battery (12.2 volts), and I've tested where the power enters the solenoid (again 12.2v), and at the lead for the starter I have nothing. I jumped the solenoid with a piece of wire and the...
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    Quick double check

    Would someone mind double checking that I'm ordering the correct impeller? My model # is 65ESL-73R. I believe from what I've learned looking at this forum I have a 65 H.P. electric start (no idea what the "L" is) 1973 (R?) Johnson outboard. I plan on ordering Sierra 18-3082 impeller, unless of...
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    1985 Johnson 70 hp stuck lower unit

    Re: 1985 Johnson 70 hp stuck lower unit Victory!!! Thanks for your help guys.
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    1986 175 hp Johnson. Please show a picture of that front bolt to release lower unit

    Re: 1986 175 hp Johnson. Please show a picture of that front bolt to release lower un My engine is a 70 hp, so yours may be a bit different. It is literally under the engine on the left side if your facing the prop. It was pretty tricky to get out good luck.
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    1985 Johnson 70 hp stuck lower unit

    I recently picked up a 1985 Rinker runabout with a Johnson 70 hp outboard for almost nothing. This is my first venture into working on boats and I'm stuck. I have removed all the bolts holding the lower unit on and I can only get it to come down about 4 inches. It's down far enough that if I...
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