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  1. John Drew98

    Sealant for Gas Tank Gasket

    I have a 1972 Johnson metal tank with the fuel guage on it. It was leaking at the guage gasket. I removed the old gasket with a Dremel wire brush and now replacing it with one I cut out. I see Pematex sealants come in many colors. Which one do I need for a sealant on the gas tank?
  2. John Drew98

    Remove Gas Plug at Carburator, Gas Tank leak, Water Pump replacement.

    I have a 6 hp Evinrude 6804B my 90 year old neighbor gave me. (1) I was going to clean out the caburator by taking out the drain plug but it will not come out. It is round. I tried PB Blaster and after waiting over night tapped it with a socket to help "shock" it. Does not move. I replaced the...
  3. John Drew98

    Gas Tank on Spitfire 115 TideCraft

    I have not had my boat in the water for about 4-5 years. I see there is still about 4 inches of gas in the tank. I disconnected the gas line, removed the pump bulb, and tried to get more out but I can't get it to start to flow. I removed the bulb and tried to blow on the line but seems stopped...
  4. John Drew98

    Repair shop for CMC Actuator model 7050

    My 7-year-old tilt CMC PT-130 motor stopped working. I removed the Actuator and opened It up. The brush housing had corroded and the brushes would not slide. I cleaned it up and now they work the problem is I can't get the motor back in the housing because the magnets grab the stator. Also...
  5. John Drew98

    The Power Trim operates the Choke Solenoid. 1977 Evinrude 85HP

    I purchased a 1977 85 HP Evinrude and the Power Trim switch turns on the choke. It is connected to the screw on the far left of the electrical strip and goes to the choke solenoid. The Solenoid also works with a doorbell switch which was installed. I din not know the trim was activating the...
  6. John Drew98

    1977 85 HP Evinrude Tell-Tail (Pee Hole)

    I put water mufflers on my 85 hp and I see water coming out the Pee Hole about 1/8 inch in dia. I put my hand on the engine next to the sparkplugs and the engine is cool after running about 3-5 minutes. Is the 1/8 in water spout ok or should it be larger? Would the stream be affected by the...
  7. John Drew98

    How do I Test CMC PT-130 Power Trim

    My Power trim was working yesterday. I later tried it and it would not work. I disconnected the battery wires to the Tilt motor only leaving the black and white wire going to the tilt motor. I put Aligator clips on them and connected them to the battery and nothing happens now. I have 12 volts...
  8. John Drew98

    Corsair 5hp . Need Coil

    I have a 1953 5hp Corsair perhaps made by Atwater and need a coil. Where could I find one?
  9. John Drew98

    20 HP Johnson will not go into Netural.

    Replaced waterpump and started the motor up and I put the shifting leaver in netural position but the prop still turns. The linkage screws both tighened and seated all the way. The video shows forward and the prop turns, next is netural and it turns, then reverse and it turns. I did fill the...
  10. John Drew98

    1969 Johnson 20 hp Dies on Slow Idle

    I rebuilt the carburetor and put in new gas pump. Starst easily if I choke it but always have to choke even if has run for 5 min. I turn the gas throttle handle as far as it will go in the start position, choke it and it starts without any issues. If I turn the gas throttle down 1/4 turn it...
  11. John Drew98

    Electric Starter 20hp Johnson 1969. Sprocket drive gear comes up while running.

    I start the motor and the starter sprocket gear goes down but there isn't any thing to keep in down. Then while running about every minute or so the sprocket slowly comes up and hits the fly wheel. Just a nick and goes back down. Then repeats. I may have missing parts or aligned in the wrong...
  12. John Drew98

    Shifting Gears on 1969 20hp Johnson Loose a gear.

    I replaced the water pump and now it shifts into all gears before I start. Then I only have Neutral and forward or Netural and reverse. I can turn the prop, when in gear, and then it will shift.all three.
  13. John Drew98

    Pee Hole or Water Port on 20HP1969 JOHNSON

    I got my motor started and I thought at one time water came out what I called the pee hole on the 1/8" hole on the side. I may have been mistaken. The larger port which I call the water exhaust has lots of water coming out. but none in the smaller "pee hole " on the side. Is the way it should...
  14. John Drew98

    1969 20HP Johnson. 1/8" hose connection near Fuel pump. Connects to?

    I am restoring a 1969 20HP Johnson. I rebuilt the carburetor and now see a 1/8 hose which attaches to a nipple which is underneath one of the coils about 2 " and near the carburetor. It is about 16 inches long and ends up near the fuel pump. Can someone tiell me where that end goes? ​ ​
  15. John Drew98

    1969 20HP Johnson. 1/8" hose connection near Fuel pump. Connects to?

    I am restoring a 1969 20HP Johnson. I rebuilt the carburetor and now see a 1/8 hose which attaches to a nipple which is underneath one of the coils about 2 " and near the carburetor. It is about 16 inches long and ends up near the fuel pump. Can someone tiell me where that end goes? ​ ​
  16. John Drew98

    Electric Starter for 20 HP Johnson 1969

    I had an electric starter put on my 1969 Johnson 20 Hp. The country mechanic had died and his teenage son took over. He put a Auto-Lite MDO-4002m12V starter on it. It breaks the woodruff key (half moon) I have replaced 3. It is not froze up I started it and ran for a few seconds in a water...
  17. John Drew98

    Water in oil 20 HP 1969 Johnson Lower gear unit

    I replaced the water pump on my 20R69B 1969 Johnson 20hp and when I drained the lower unit oil there was water in it. About a 1/8 cup of water. I can't find the seal . How do I fix the leak?
  18. John Drew98

    Paint removal and Re-paint 4" strip

    I have this Tidecraft boat. It looks like they put a hard clear coat on the blue strip. There aren't any issues on the sides below the top blue trim. Now it has turned milky and flaking. I tried Lacquer remover and paint remover but didn't do anything. I started sanding with 220 grit and it...
  19. John Drew98

    What is it? Where does it go? 1977 85HP Evinrude

    I am getting my 1977 85hp Evinrude 85799S motor ready. I put in a water pump, gas pump, and rebuilt the carbs. After about 2 months I am getting it back together. I have this part which I don't know where it goes. There is a little wear on each side of the holes. The thickness is thin. I can...
  20. John Drew98

    Reinstall the lower unit after waterpump installation on 1977. 85Hp Evinrude

    How difficult is it to re-connect the lower unit on 1977 85hp Evinrude after replacing the waterpump? I have replaced one on a 9.9 Mercury and had issues getting it to line back up.
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