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  1. lyncraft_mechanic

    1993 8hp idle wire

    Hi, can anyone tell me where the idle wire connects to on a 1993 8hp mercury, 2 stroke? Pictures would be appreciated. I serviced the carb and it must have came disconnected in the process.
  2. lyncraft_mechanic

    timing

    does anyone happen to know the timing specs for a 1989 100hp crossflow johnson outboard? any tips on the correct way to set the timing?
  3. lyncraft_mechanic

    ignition question

    just recently i have lost spark to my bottom two cylinders on my 1989 Johnson gt100HP outboard. i tried swapping coils and get the same result! thinking it could have been the power pak i purchased a new one and installed it but i still have no spark on the bottom two cylinders..... so what...
  4. lyncraft_mechanic

    after the rebuild.....

    well today i finished a total rebuild of my 1989 GT 100hp johnson outboard and even converted it from VRO to premix. the reason for the rebuild was because the engine developed a skip and it turned out to be a missing ring on #1 cylinder. the engine now has good compression all the way around of...
  5. lyncraft_mechanic

    Crank?????

    i just finished a rebuild yesterday afternoon on my GT 100hp johnson outboard model STLCEM, but a ran into a major set back when mounting the powerhead to the leg, the end of the crankshaft that accepts the input shaft broke out. i have looked on the BRP website and that crankshaft is not...
  6. lyncraft_mechanic

    ground strap?????

    just finished the rebuild on my 1989 Gt100 johnson v4 crossflow outboard now all i have to do is mount up the powerhead to the leg but there is one thing i took off and cant remember where exactly it goes and thats the ground strap located on the bypass cover? i think it may ground to one of the...
  7. lyncraft_mechanic

    torque specs

    does anyone know what the connecting rod torque specs are for a 1989 100hp johnson v4 Crossflow engine model STLCEM ?
  8. lyncraft_mechanic

    Vro to Fuel pump

    well about 2 weeks ago i was out fishing when i noticed my 1989, 100HP Johnson outboard started to skip and didnt like to idle down so when i got home i did a spark test and found a weak coil so i replaced it......... after the installation of the new coil i ran the engine on muffs in the yard...
  9. lyncraft_mechanic

    Warning horn

    Has anyone know a warning horn to just turn on and not shut off? Im trying to get my boat ready for the new season and just the other day went to fire it up, as soon as i turned the key on i got a overheat alarm (constant alarm) so i disconnected the tempature sensors thinking one or both were...
  10. lyncraft_mechanic

    Fact or Fiction?

    I have a 1989 100hp johnson 2 stroke that i am starting to get some problems with and have been thinking about repowering next year with a 150hp evinrude etech but a couple different people are telling me that in 2010 New York state is going to ban the sale of 2stroke motors. Has anybody else...
  11. lyncraft_mechanic

    johnson prop question?

    my 1989 100hp johnson is only running around 3K wot at a speed of 40mph with a 19 pitch prop, now if i were to invest in the the same size prop with a 17" pitch would the motor have better performance or would i loose speed and gain rpm?
  12. lyncraft_mechanic

    GT 100 johnson

    can a use a analog voltage tester to test my stator? what is the difference between a DVA and a regular voltage meter? I want to test the stator on a engine i have and only have a digital multimeter and an analog meter.
  13. lyncraft_mechanic

    how to test a stator?

    can anyone explain how to test a stator on a 1980's 75hp mercury?
  14. lyncraft_mechanic

    75hp Mecury

    I have a late model 75hp mercury 3 cylinder outboard probably from the early 80's, it has been stalling at high speed so i cleaned all the carbs and blew them out with compressed air, did a compression test and spark test all were up to specs. after the carb cleaning I saw an improvement but...
  15. lyncraft_mechanic

    1985 90hp johnson

    I have no spark on a motor i just bought, i'm thinking it's probably the stator, I can't see it both power packs being bad although i've been wrong before. does anyone know if this is a common problem for these engines? what is the best way to test the stator?
  16. lyncraft_mechanic

    vro pump

    do they make a rebuild kit for VRO pumps?
  17. lyncraft_mechanic

    8hp parts

    does anybody know of a website where i can find a engine block half for a mid 1980's 8hp merc besides ebay? the item has been discontinued and is no longer avalible.
  18. lyncraft_mechanic

    johnson electrical problems

    I have a 28spl johnson outboard model number J28eslcuc with an electrical problem, when i turn the ignition nothing happens and here is what i did so far- checked the battery- 12.54 volts replaced the 20amp fuse located next to the starter solenoid- it was bad tested the starter- its good...
  19. lyncraft_mechanic

    18hp johnson

    I have a 18hp johnson outboard model number fd-16 that i just replaced the coils, condensors and points, after the project i noticed that when i pull the motor over the timer base moves and lowers the throttle back down to idle!!!! How can i correct the problem? is there a way to tighten the...
  20. lyncraft_mechanic

    Outboard Motor shipping

    Has anybody had any expierence in shipping a outboard motor? what would be the best way, in a crate or on a pallet? I am trying sell my outboard on ebay but am having a tough time finding a decent frieght company with good rates. any suggestions or ideas?
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