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I stripped the threads testing the compression on my dad's motor I'm trying to restore. I don't need to purchase a whole new assembly just that plate that the two spark plugs screw into.
Anyone have one they are willing to part with, or have any ideas?
Thank you.
Am I ok putting a long shaft 40 or 50 HP motor on a 17" transom? or am I stuck searching for a ss remote control electric start outboard for my 1970 Boston Whaler project?
I am having zero luck rehabing my dad's old 1970 Johnson 40 HP motor he used with the boat. :(
Thanks.
Please help!! Restoring my dad's 1970 Boston Whaler Trophy and his 1970 Johnson 1970 40 HP outboard Model# 40ELS 70A. Trying to get it done for father's day. I memory of kind of thing. Almost done with the boat. Not that hard. He took pretty good care of that baby. The motor on the other hand...
