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    Possibly ran without oil. What to check?

    Update: So I went and rented a compression tester from AutoZone. Way different results, however, I had both the carbs off. So not entirely consistent test. I would have tested with the carbs installed, but I took them off again earlier to inspect and clean again... then it started pouring. Tho I...
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    Possibly ran without oil. What to check?

    I couldnt get the jets out. Def was going to break if I tried any harder. I sprayed it and looked clean. Checked with lights in multiple directions. Could see through no problem.
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    Possibly ran without oil. What to check?

    I did run it with new gas When you say surgery, are you implying it is major work ahead? I don't want to invest money into a dead engine.
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    Possibly ran without oil. What to check?

    Update: So I pulled the carbs and they were VERY dirty. Used a bread tie wire for the very small passages, brass wire brush for scrubbing, and a whole lot of carb cleaner. Gaskets looked good, jets clear, pretty spotless. Still would only stay running with throttle lever up. Strangely it would...
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    Possibly ran without oil. What to check?

    PSI too low. Does that mean the engine is shot? The pump looks like this one; https://www.startpage.com/av/proxy-image?piurl=https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81sn%2BN53BvL._AC_SL1500_.jpg&sp=1623293227T7b9c609b7556749c49b3a7be55a33960c5002064e494f66a283b11b508d27dfc Bottom carb...
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    Possibly ran without oil. What to check?

    Sorry for the late reply everyone. I couldnt get to it again till today. Looked closely again at the fuel today and seem there had to be some oil in it. There was a small bit of purplish tinge. Looked at the oil that came with all the other junk and saw it was indeed purple. From here I still...
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    Possibly ran without oil. What to check?

    Some of you already know that I just picked up a new to me pontoon with a 99 Johnson 50. Took it for a short test the day I bought it. Probably 10 minutes and idled fine. Today and yesterday I fired it up and it wouldn't stay running unless I had the lever pulled up. Sounded like it was just...
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    1999 Johnson 50 j50pleea shift rod height?

    Thank you all for your help. It seems I have finally gotten it properly adjusted. There is the bracket on the opposite side of the block I had adjusted that got me to barely grabbing reverse. This was after a second time dropping the lower unit. After this a good buddy came by and helped...
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    1999 Johnson 50 j50pleea shift rod height?

    Oh I see, as in normal circumstances the driveshaft is spinning on a running engine. Did I likely cause any damage doing this? Either way Im still definitely off somehow as I did spin it when it was replaced on the engine, just not every time.
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    1999 Johnson 50 j50pleea shift rod height?

    With the lower unit off I was indeed able to get it to lock in reverse. It just wasn't smooth engaging. I was assuming that was due to no oil. Hoping that's the case anyway. Hopefully I can apply my plan above as I wont have help this time around. Thanks!
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    1999 Johnson 50 j50pleea shift rod height?

    I was in neutral, measured from machined surface using a straight edge that I marked. Then centered and squared a hex drill bit that was same size as the hole on the shift rod. Held the edge parallel as I could and turned until the bit was centered. Then checked again best I could with a tape...
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    1999 Johnson 50 j50pleea shift rod height?

    Well, that was an entirely wasted evening. I could get it to fully lock in F and R while lower unit was off. It wasnt super smooth but I figured without the gear lube it wouldnt be. Replace it back in and now it's way worse. I have F, F and N. So lever in center Im still in F. Removed the...
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    1999 Johnson 50 j50pleea shift rod height?

    No worries, I want to told factual info. The engine is entirely new to me. So IDK the history and hopefully I don't have burnt up gears. When I got it one of the screws near the bottom was leaking oil pretty quickly. Seems the viscosity was a little light. Im assuming it should be 80w-90 or...
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    1999 Johnson 50 j50pleea shift rod height?

    Well I thought you meant there was something specific when you said take care of it. Just checking if there was something I didn't know. I research as I am mechanically inclined, but I just couldn't find much info. Im very new to this but I can learn with some help :) To answer your question...
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    1999 Johnson 50 j50pleea shift rod height?

    Very much appreciated :) Cool to know about model identification. Should I worry that this may be a lost cause? What can I do to 'take care of it'? Keep the oil fresh?
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    1999 Johnson 50 j50pleea shift rod height?

    Hello everybody Im trying to restore reverse due to what I believe to be an incorrectly adjusted shift rod by a local shop. I read in only one very old thread that it is 21 15/16". However that is the only post I can find. Im also not sure if that changes depending on engine length. The post...
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    New to me 1999 Johnson 50 - Issues

    Hello Errbody I finally scored a pontoon, cheap. Of course cheap comes with issues, including the engine; J50PLEEA. Biggest issue is it not engaging reverse. I watched the cable move back and forth, may not be as smooth as Id like, but does move. I removed the linkage and manually moved the...
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    Good source for FSM? 1999 50 -

    Hello all, Im looking for a manual for a J5OPLEEA. I used wayback web archive for the secret files links, but all the manuals are the older models. Appreciate any help.
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