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  1. gatorbus

    1989 Johnson Colt not getting spark.

    As the title says, I have a 89 Johnson Colt 1.2 that is not getting a spark. I don't see a kill button that may be grounded. Are there points in there or is it a CD system? Looking for advise. Thanks.
  2. gatorbus

    Can anyone identify this outboard???

    I just acquired this outboard and cannot see any ID of what make, model or year. The gas tank says Craftsman, but it looks like if came off a lawnmower. I cleaned the carb out, and it fired right up and runs like a champ. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks.
  3. gatorbus

    Pull cord rewind spring on 1.2 Colt- help

    The 1.2 I just acquired has the pull cord rewind spring undone. I think that is why the previous owner let it go. It seems to be in one piece. I tried a few times to rewind it and have not had much luck. Is there a trick that I am missing? Any advice will greatly appreciated. Thanks
  4. gatorbus

    Johnson year and hp info

    Hi guys, I recently got hold of an older Johnson outboard. The person I got it from did not know the year od hp of the motor. The MOD is JCOCEB and the ser is B 7822796. Is this a good little motor? It looks like new> Thanks
  5. gatorbus

    Evinrude 4hp cooling issues

    I have a 1970 Evinrude 4hp weedless model that runs hot. I changed the impeller. Does the fact that I am running it in a 5gal bucket affect it's ability to get enough water? Also does this engine have a thermostat or something else that may be clogged preventing enough water for proper...
  6. gatorbus

    Year of 4 hp evinrude and idle help

    I am the new owner of a nice older 4 hp Evinrude that has a model and ser # 4006E-E03798 and I was wondering if anyone can tell me the year. This motor will only run with the choke pulled out about 1/3 of the way. Can someone steer me in the right direction to get it running better. Also, I...
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