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    1985 30 hp johnson ( any good?)

    Looking at buying boat and motor, is there anything i need to be aware of. 1993 smokercraft with 30 hp. Electric start johnson for $ 1,800
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    1996 mercury 40 hp 4 cyl.shift shaft connection

    Looking at replacing water pump but don't see where the shift shaft connection is located. I see the rod under the motor head near the transom and when I shift from F_N_R I don't see a connection point. Not sure where to look? my repair manual says when reinstalling lower unit to line up the...
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    1999 15hp cant keep it running?(stator)???

    Hello. I have 99' 2 stroke - manual start that i cant keep running , i thought it was the fuel pump so i rebuilt the carb and used a known "good" fuel, tank and lines- checked the crankcase halves and didnt see any leaks. This motor doesnt have more than 15 hours on it. and still have the same...
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    1999 15hp fuel problem.

    I have a 2 stroke with a fuel problem, I can only keep the motor running while pumping the primer. the motor only has about 15 hrs on it( like new) always ran great until this year. fuel filter was cleaned , switched fuel tank and lines that are verified good and new gas@oil.the motor runs great...
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    cork float in older gastank

    Any ideas on a sinking cork float. , can these be dried out, coated with something that is gas resistant and be reused.??? also is there a better alternative to cork. im stumped !!!
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    Older fuel line tank hose.

    i am using an old fuel line with primer bulb from the 60's , its in excellent condition but i am wondering if it is compatible with todays gasoline. ( a buddy at work says they are not). He says they disinegrate with a black gummy substance affecting the carb. im using reg.unleaded gas with no...
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    63' 18hp, carb question

    Should the choke butterfly be completely closed when pulling the choke control knob out?? I have always used the electric start in the past but realized i had a dead battery so i went to manual start and pulled and pulled and pulled until it finally started.After i got home I "pulled" the cover...
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    63' 18hp, fuel problem

    I have a glass fuel bowl with filter inside, when connecting the fuel line and pump the primer bulb it seems hard to prime the fuel system, having to squeeze hard on the bulb and alot of times.I can get the motor started and idle pretty good but the fuel level in the glass bowl is about 1/4 to...
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    Older metal gas can float

    What type of coating is applied on the cork float on the inside ??
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    63' Johnson 18hp, Sealant

    Im assembling the crankcase cover to the block and need to know if the anerobic sealant is the correct kind to use and where to apply the sealant ..Should i put some around the outer upper and lower bearing seats and the rubber o-rings.
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    starting switch terminals. 63' 18hp

    Im restoring a 63' johnson 18hp with electric start. the switch has 4 terminals. the 2 black wires (m) go to the magneto but im not sure what part they connect to. would it be the coil ground or where the condenser and points are, or neither. I have a schematic but it doesnt show in detail.
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    oar lock bushings

    Does anyone know where to get the plastic or teflon bushings that are inserted into the oar locks, I have an older 12R sea nymph. any feedback would be helpful. thanks.
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    18 HP, Johnson Crankshaft, swap

    I have a 1963 johnson that needs a new Crankshaft, and bearings, will a 1958 evinrude crank be a direct swap. ???. The bearing diameteres on the johnson are all 1.000
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    Johnson 18 hp Year ???

    motor has the serial plate missing, is there any other way of identifying the year., the person i bought it from thought it was a 73, The original color is a off white. I believe it is from 68 to 73. It has electric start., has 2 stars on the rear cover, and the sea horse emblem on the side near...
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