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    1989 115 Mariner 4-cyl will not tilt up

    Hello, been a while since I've had to post a problem but I got one and I think its minor. I hope. I own a 1989 Mariner 4 cyl w/power tilt & trim and today when I was ready to leave the lake, I trimmed down and took off and ran to the boat landing. I noticed the tilt/trim button would not trim...
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    Should I replace the bearings???

    My old trailer for my 14' John boat is about 40 years old. Ive had it for 30 years and never replaced the bearings . I recently refurbished it, (painted it, new lights, new rims and tires, safty chain, tougue, etc.) But I did not replace the bearings, I just shot a bundle of marine grease in...
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    Will a cotter pin work as a shear pin?

    I sheared a pin today when I bumped a stump with my lil 6hp Johnson. Was ust wondering if I could use a cotter pin as a substitute for a day or two till I get some new ones....Or anthing else that might work. Thanks for any advice...Fishermanms
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    a lil help needed for trailer wiring....

    I just finished wiring up my old aluminum boat trailer that I just finished restoring. I got my lights mounted up high to keep them out of the water. I'm using the 4 flat hook-up on my 2004 F-150 Super Crew. Trailer Brake lights work fine both sides. Turn parking lights or lights on truck on...
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    19?? 5hp Otasco been idle for 29 years..pics

    I dont know much about this motor. I bought it in 1978 from a small engine repair shop. The old man that owned the shop owned the motor and said it was a good motor and run good. He's dead now. Its a Otasco 5hp 1 cylinder two stroke. I think the motor may be a B & S. I took it out one time and...
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    Do I need gasket sealer on this homemade t-stat gasket?

    I bought some gasket material for my 74' Johnson 6hp T-stat cover, cut out almost a perfert gasket, installed it and did a tank test. There is no t-stat in there. But my new t-stat, gasket etc will be here next week. I cranked it up in the tank and for what ever reason it takes it about 1/2...
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    Removed T-Stat cover..no t-stat there,someone removed?

    I removed the t-stat cover from my 74' Johnson 6hp and in the cylinder hole there is nothing. This model requires one, so I will order it and the gasket. In the meantime, can I run it without. I bought some gasket material, various thickness sizes and will cut one to fit. Will I be ok till my...
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    Can I make a gasket from a fel-pro gasket?

    I was brain storming... I need to order a gasket for the t-stat housing for my 74' Johnson 6hp. Trying to save some money on freight. Could I just take a felpro gasket about the same thickness and cut one out to fit? I've got plenty left from a rebuild on a 400 sb chevy. Is this possible if I...
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    1974 Johnson 6hp Lake Test Results...

    This morning my wife and I loaded up the 14' shallow well narrow aluminum boat we just finished patching and painting and installed new transom board and the 6hp Johnson we just rebuild. We took them out to a local public 600 acrea lake for the final test. She cranked up after a few pulls...
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    Does a 74' Johnson 6hp have a T-Stat??

    Does any body know if a 1974 Johnson 6hp has a thermostat??? I had another new thread goning related to this thread. I searched my manual and cannot find anything a bout a thermostat. Please look at the thread : got it cranked BUT no water coming out of exhaust... TY Fishermanms
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    Finally got 6hp cranked...BUT no water out of exhaust

    I finally got the Johnson 74' 6hp cranked... Took a little pulling to get the gas to the chamber but it cranked. I had my wife behind watching for water to be coming out of the exhaust. But just smoke is all she could see. I shut it down immediately. I had put in a new impeller, changed the gear...
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    Just exactly where is TDC on the cam??

    I have installed new points, condensers and coils on this 1974 Johnson 6hp Model 6R74-C. I am trying to discover exactly where TDC is located on the cam. I have line up the points to the O, located in the word TOP. I know that wherever the points opens the most is the location, but to the naked...
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    Grease coming from shaft vent holes????

    OK, here is a Johnson 74' 6hp, In the middle of rebuilding carb and installing coils, points and condenser. About ready to put the armature plate back on. Carb is still off. Behinf the carb and right above the intake manifold and back behinf that the shaft housing rises up...Those two holes...
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    Powerhead retainer question

    Im about to reinstall the armature plate back on... I noticed that the powerhead retainer with the four holes that the armature plate is screwed back to is loose and will wobble. Is that normal??? I can reinstall it and I guess that will tighen it back up??? Just wanted to make sure this is ok...
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    Armature plate removal on 6hp Johnson

    While I'm waiting on a float for the carb to get here, I wanna go ahead and install points, condensers and coils. I was just wondering if I can remove the armature plate with the points, condensers and coils still intact?? Then I could move the armature plate with everything intact from the...
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    Should I replace this ugly deformed float??

    I got the carb offf and am in the process of cleaning and installing a carb kit. Unfortunately my kit dont have a float. Click on the pic below and look at it and tell me what you think about it, please, and should I replace it??? If I need to replace it, should I order one here or run up to the...
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    Will this fuel pump fit and work?..pics

    I ordered a new fuel pump from iboats for a 1974 Johnson 6hp model 6R74-C. They both look pretty much the same. The one I ordered said it fit 6hp Johnson 1992 and earlier. It also said it replaced OMC and after that four different part numbers. Im not sure what the part number is on my original...
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    weak spark on lower cylinder, need coil?

    I finally purchased a spark tester. We talking about a 74' johnson 6hp. The top cylinder wire produces a strong spark at 1/4" on first weak pull. The lower cylinder will produce no spark on first weak pull and will give a weak to moderate spark after a two or three strong pulls. If the wires are...
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    lower unit off,trouble with impeller fitting, wife made a...

    Finally got my parts. Going ahead and get the lower unit done first, then will move on up to the carb, fuel pump, points and condensers. Removing lower unit was a breeze, just went slow and easy and it slipped on down gently after turning the flywheel in forward a little. After I got off, I...
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    When I put the foot back on do I need a gaskit?

    I drained the gear oil from my 1974 Johnson 6hp model 6R74-C. When my parts get here and I drop the lower unit to replace the impelller, and put the foot back on, will I need a gaskit? There are four bolts holding the foot on. If so, where can I get the gaskit and what is the description of it...
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