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    How do I center my rotary steering after changing motors?

    Ok I had no steering problems on a old 77 Lowe Hustler with a 77 model 35 hp Erude...I took the 35 off and put on a 98 model 40 hp Erude and now it will not cut as far to the right as before. How do I center my steering? Does it take a different linkage rod from the motor to the steering...
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    77 Model 35 hp Johnson boggs down when hot.

    The last couple of times I have taken it out it makes the run to my first fishing hole just fine...jumps up on plane and runs WOT. After I fish for a little while usually 10 + minutes it cranks up fine and runs at idol just fine but when I give it gas it will run up a little but will not go...
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    Need help with 77 model Johnson Electric Choke

    I have a 77 model 35 hp Johnson electric start with electric choke. My problem is with the choke solenoid. The solenoid has a rod that pulls the choke on, this rod is coming all of the way out of the solenoid when hauling the boat to the ramp to go fishing. So you have to pull the hood off...
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    Recommendation for thread repair where helicoil has failed.

    35 hp Johnson starter bolt stripped, drilled out and put in a 5/16 bolt but it pulled the started too tight to the flywheel. So tapped it out and put in a helicoil, now the helicoil is failing. Any recommendations? There are several thick wall stainless inserts that look like they will do the...
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    1977 Johnson 35 hp Link and Sync Questions

    77 model 35 hp electric start runs good at idol, but will not take the gas when you feed it. If you play with it a little it will, but not like it should and has good top end speed. I have the factory 78 model Evinrude manual and have tried the link and sync, but still not right. I have...
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    1977 Johnson 35 hp carb low speed needle question.

    I have been chasing this problem for over a month and today have confirmed I have a carb issue. Thanks to my brother loaning me the carb off his motor this afternoon. The motor will crank and run for around 5 seconds and go dead, unless I choke the motor. I have cleaned the carb every way I...
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    77 Johnson 35 HP what should vacuum read at carburator? At my witts end!!

    77 Model Johnson 35 Hp runs for 10 seconds or so then goes dead, choke it and it will start back up, at my witts end. I have cleaned carb, replaced fuel lines, gas tank, intake and bypass gaskets, fuel pump. So I am just about at my witts end...so I have made a test plate with a connection for...
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    50 HP 70's model Mercury Thunderbolt Motor, are these good motors are parts available

    I am looking at a 50 hp 70's model Thunderbolt Motor tiller steer for a 16' Lowe boat. Are parts still readily available for these motors. I will want to convert it to a steering wheel and remote controls....my brother has some of these parts, but not all I will need new shift and gas cables...
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    Vacummn leak at block halves on 35 hp Johnson.

    1981 Johnson 35 hp electric start. I have had problems getting it to run, confirmed running out of gas. First off figured out it was sucking air at the intake gaskets, removed resurfaced the gasket surfaces and reinstalled. It appears this leak is now fixed. Now the motor runs just a little...
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    Sealant for a intake gasket?

    I found out that I have a intake gasket leak on my 1981 35 HP Johnson. Bought new Sierra gaskets and put them on, still have intake leak. Is there a sealant that should be used with the gaskets? Also the Sierra gaskets come with 2 per set....should I double them? The factory 78 service...
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    Jumping out of gear and clutch dog and gears look good where else do I need to look?

    I have a 35 hp 1981 Johnson and it is jumping out of gear at WOT every once and a while. Tore into the lower unit this morning and the clutch dog and gears look good, very little wear. What should I check now?:confused: It thought the gear shift linkage was adjusted up good. Any ideals...
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    1977 Johnson 35 not getting gas?

    First bought this boat last year and have never had it run right. Compression is 140. It has new coils and jumps spark 7/16". It will crank and run for a short time when you choke it and then die. Pumping the bulb on the hose does not help. I borrowed my brothers tank and hose (known good)...
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    Good link to tuning up old Johnsons and Evinrudes

    This site has some great pictures and a different and I think better way of setting points. It is more trouble to set the points this way, but it has been my experience that the motor runs better and starts easier if you set the points like this. He shows setting up the points with out the...
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    66 Johnson 18 hp hard to start

    Guys, I have a 1966 FD20 18 hp Johnson bought it not running. First off sorry for the long story, but I have been working on this motor for a while. Compression is 120 on both cylinders. New Points, plugs, coils and wires, carb cleaned knocking out plugs and blowing it out. Now the problem is...
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    66 Johnson 18 Hp carb problems

    I am stumped on this one. 66 model fd-19 18 hp has new coils, points,condenser and plugs and wires. Jumps fire 1/2" on tester and compression is 120 on both cylinders. I have cleaned the carb. Now for what it is doing. It does not run at WOT. Took it out this morning and it Idols fine...
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    35 HP Johnson 1977 with blown head gasket

    1977 Johnson with blown head gasket, what else do I need to check. I looked at the cylinder walls and piston skirts they appear to be good. I guess I need to change the thermostat. What causes these to blow the head gasket. Put on a new head gasket and compression is 130 on both cylinders...
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    Johnson 18 hp exhaust leak questions.

    First off the search engine helped me figure out I have a leaking exhaust. The motor is a Johnson 18 Hp. model FD-19. With the hood off it will open up and run on top end put the hood back on and it smothers down (exhaust leak). Pulled power head, removed side exhaust cover and inner exhaust...
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