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    1993 40hp Johnson Starts for about 60 seconds and shuts off

    will it keep runing if you keep pumping the fuel bulb ?? if so check for a faulty fuel pump. was the carb serviced..?? post your 40hp model# ..! fuel vent opn on the tank ??... try removing the fuel cap on the tank if ok bad fuel tank venting.
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    Lower unit reseal cost 6hp evinrude

    if you are not adventurous and do not want to do the reseal ...some folks just change the oil mid season.and end of eason before storage. using some soapy water.... if you pump some air (10-15psi) into the empty GC you will likely see bubbles around the prop shaft where the prop shaft...
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    Johnson 20 HP. Ignition Problem

    without the proper tool the alternative is to try to unclip the connectors with a very thin narrow band metal insert . see video for example... every connector has it's own design and trick.... see utubes lots of them I have even used a 3 inch finish nail flatten out with a...
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    1999 115hp evinrude ficht

    and worst case.... you may have to try new plugs. to bad Merc type Perma gap plugs couldn't have been used. :-(
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    Prop cone for and older Johnson 4.5

    try here at iboats or ebay list your engine model # year LT-38 ??? try tim 's ouboard
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    No Spark

    if you have good wires... sparks with the switch OUT then the switch is bad or wrong type. it should NORMALLY OPEN when not pressed ... just check it with a ohmmeter.... don't assume we know what that does.
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    Replacement parts

    if relays click next step is to check what comes out to feed power to the t&T motor..assuming a 2 wire T&T check for +12 and ground to the trim motor via blue-green or your colors if different . up and down just reverses the power and grd. check fuses or any interrupt feature of...
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    Engine only running on 2 Cylinders.

    see carb clean up ... remember yours has no needles just orifices the rest of the procedure is pretty much the same. for starter do not mess with the delicate orifice plugs other than a strong blast of carb cleaner followed by air blast ( a Dollar store keyboard spray can will do if you...
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    Engine only running on 2 Cylinders.

    easiest is probably the carb.. it is an old style carb with even simpler orifices ( no long needles like shown in old carbs) for low and high speed.... easy to clean/inspect with low experience your best best is to start by trying to clear gummed up orifices with a good blast of carb...
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    1999 115hp evinrude ficht

    thanks for feedback....
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    90 Etec tilt and trim pump leak

    ask the folks on the E-TEC board ...the manual should be answering your questions .
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    Loss of power, won't plane

    got to ask.... is a 43 year old engine worth ($2500+) all this ?
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    1996 90HP Evinrude

    if the GC is not taking in water then you are looking at unburnt fuel/carbon mix juices
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    Son's 1984 Evinrude 4 hp 2 cylinder fires might run or not

    1971 4hp ... they all crack unless upgraded ...
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    Oil Leak

    that allen head oil plug leaking may not be tighten down enough on a NEW NYLON GASKET .. personnally I prefer slotted ones because the allen head ones s trip easier if forced. they are a pin to remove if stripped. you have to punch them out bacwards
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    Mystery small Johnson 65? 6hp?

    check compression and... try to find a nice old shifter handle ! http://www.leeroysramblings.com/johnson_magneto.htm Fisherman 6hp great little engines cheap on fuel smooth running and easyto srvice... carb should be openned up and clean all passages...
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