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    Proper starting procedure for 88hp Johnson OB?

    I have only used my 1990 88hp Johnson OB a couple times. I flooded my motor when trying to start it at the dock. I turn my key to start it while pressing down to choke it. I pushed down every time I tried to get it to turn over. (about 15 or so tries.) Did this flood my engine? Is it actually...
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    Spark plug threads on head mildly stripped!

    I have a 1990 88hp Johnson OB and have discovered that the threads on one of the cylinder heads has become stripped. I don't think the plug is seating true to the head's surface. Can this be fixed by a helicoil without disassembling the motor?? If I pay a mechanic to fix it how many hours do...
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    1990 88hp Johnson OB spark plug type?

    The clymers manual says OMC recommends a Champion QL77JC4 or L77JC4 for low-speed operation and a QUL77V or UL77V (non adjustable gap) for high-speed use. <br /><br />I will use my 17 foot CC for fishing mainly but will also do some wakeboarding. Currently I travel about 5 miles out then...
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    Need to adjust thumb screw on OMC OB shifter and throttle cable???

    I installed new shifter and throttle cables on my 1990 88hp Johnson OB. How do I adjust the throttle and shifter cables so they are postioned properly??
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    Forgot to put Stabilizer in gas/oil mixture 4 months ago.

    I forgot to put a stabilizer in my 30 gallon tank 4 months ago. Will this pose a problem? I want to run it in a couple weeks (in San Diego) should I put stabilizer in now? Will that help?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Chris
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    Gas/oil mixture has been sitting for 4 months. What precautions should I take?

    I forgot to put a stabilizer in my 30 gallon tank 4 months ago. Will this pose a problem? I want to run it in a couple weeks (in San Diego) should I put stabilizer in now? Will that help?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Chris
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    Switching over from Mercury to Johnson OB.

    I'm getting rid of a 1977 Mercury 88hp OB and putting in a 1990 Johnson 88hp. I have a teleflex safe-T mechanical rotary helm steering system. Will I need to change the steering cable?<br />thanks,<br />Chris
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    OB compression check??

    I'm looking at a 1988 100hp commercial Johnson. The guy has it on a stand but the wiring harness and fuel are not hooked up. It's been sitting in his garage in San Diego for two years and it's unknown whether it was prepped properly for long storage. I know you are suppose to warm up the...
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    Commercial grade engine???

    I found a 100 HP Evinrude or Johnson (can't remember which) for $1500 used. He told me it's a commercial outboard from the military. What does commercial entail? Bigger, better, stronger???????
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    Break in time on older rebuilt motor???

    I've got a 1977 Merc 850 4 cylinder OB. I just rebuilt the engine with a used block and crankshaft. No new parts, pistons, etc... How many hours should I run it on 100:1 gas/oil mixture? How long before I bring it to WOT? I've already run her alternating medium to low rpm's for 1.5...
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    More about the Merc timing Corm...

    My timing sticker is a little bit chewed up and has some paint overspray on it. The only part of the sticker I can make out is the area between -12degrees and 12 degrees. Am I missing any other information on it? <br />Assuming I have a dial indicator I should: 1.accurately set the piston...
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    Timing on Merc 850 distributorless OB??

    I just rebuilt my Merc 1977 850 distributorless or ADI motor. I'm trying to set the timing according to the Clymer's manual but am a bit confused. The flywheel has a sticker with TDC and degrees going in both directions. Do I put the top piston at TDC then line up the plastic pointer with...
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    Merc torque specs

    I'm rebuilding my 1977 85 hp Merc outboard serial#459 5094. I'm currently replacing the water jacket.(Piece of metal after removing the exhaust cover and baffle plate.) Clymers repair manual doesn't state the torque for these bolts. <br />What's the torque?<br />Should I dress the gasket with...
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    Crankshaft..1977 Merc 850 and 1978 850...Interchangeable???

    I have a Mercury 1977 850 ADI (distributorless) outboard with a bad crankshaft. I found a 1978 850 Merc(not sure about distributor) for parts. Are the crankshafts interchangeable in these two motors?
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    motor mount height?????

    How do you properly mount an outboard motor? Should the cavitation plate be level with the bottom of the hull???? Thanks
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    1975 17 'wellcraft center console max HP rating??????

    Does anyone know the maximum hp rating for my 1975 16"8' Wellcraft center console? Any other info about this boat would be helpful. THanks
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