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    shift rod O-ring is source of water intrusion in LU

    this may be helpful for others: 1986 60 Johnson. Never could get rid of a little water intrusion in LU despite change in seals and water pump. Finally did the "complete" job. this time replacing the shift-rod O-ring in the cover assembly. The original factory O-ring was not the right size...
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    Picture of blown piston circlip

    Thanks to this boards help, I replaced my blown engine with a rebuit powerhead last fall. I finally got around to a full autopsy. Here are the pictures. 1986 3 cyl Johnson 60 hp. Middle piston circlip problem. My "advisor" tells me that this engine's middle cylinder runs hot and the piston pin...
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    control cables- snap in versus long life

    stiff control cables need replacment (1986 Johnson JL60TCDS)<br /><br />manual describes both "snap in" and "long life" types of cables.<br /><br />I hate to dismantle the remote control, then have Murphy be there in full force. Then I might have a failed repair with neither the old cables...
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    VRO alarm disable advice 1986 JL60TCDS

    1986 JL60TCDS<br />I installed rebuilt powerhead over the winter and thanks to help here, was able to get it all done! Went on my first ride this past weekend. Perfecto.<br /><br />problem: VRO alarm while on all premix:<br />I have used premix for years after the VRO failed twice. I left the...
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    J60TLCDS remote control stiff

    my 1986 remote control is very stiff, especially the second half of going to WOT. The problem is in the remote itself, as it is stiff even when I disconnect the other end. Is there a way to lube the internal workings? Drill a strategically placed hole and put in a few drops of oil? silicon...
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    86 Johnson 60 ignition timing advice please

    still slowly putting my winter project back together<br /><br />when I do the max ignition advance test recommended here (Reeves I think, thank you) and I have the spark plugs out to help keep my cranking rpms up, do I keep the plugs connected to the wires and ground them somewhere, or do I just...
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    Carb rebuild loctite screws question

    1986 J60TLCD<br />Previously posted about blown wrist pin middle cylinder. I installed rebuilt powerhead and am slowly reinstalling the peripherals.<br /><br />Carb interiors are spotless as if I never used the boat. No visible varnish, no gunk. Clean as a whistle. Never used fuel stabilzer at...
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    ready to rebuild, sealant/gasket questions

    1985 Johnson 60 hp, 3 cyl. Have remanufactured powerhead, new bolts, gaskets, water pump to begin installation this weekend. Do I have enough sealants?<br /><br />Gasket Eliminator for metal to metal such as where the new water pump plate bolts to the lower unit, or the flange of entire lower...
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    rebuilt powerhead no telltale fitting

    engine: 1986 Johnson 60hp 3.00" bore, 3 cyl (J60TLCDS)<br /><br />problem: received rebuilt powerhead from a gulf coast suppler. The exhaust chest does not have a fitting to attach the telltale hose. There is just blank metal there.<br /><br />Can I safely drill out and tap one in in the exact...
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    Replace lower unit shift rod O-ring Johnson 60

    Please advise. Am replacing water pump on LU of 1986 Johnson 3 cyl 60 hp. Decided to replace shift rod O-ring on the shift rod cover, too. The O-ring resides in a circumferential groove cut midway in the inside of the shift rod bushing. <br /><br />Manual says unbolt shift rod cover (done) and...
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    1986 Johnson 60 3 cyl . carb jets

    am rebuilding 1986 Johnson 60, 3 cyl<br /><br />all 3 carbs identical ID:<br /><br />carbs metal tags are 398311<br /> 26 C L<br /><br />carb ink-stamped number is 82296 (last digit might be 0)<br /><br />as the combustion chamber and pistons are very light gray, I was told...
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    Blown wrist pin circlip picture

    <br /><br />1986 Johnson 60. Sudden drop at 3/4 throttle from 4500 to 4000 rpm, but still smooth. Back at dock 1 minute later with poor idle. Checked compression - none in middle cylinder. Here's the culprit hanging out at top of piston.
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    Can you identify hole ? 1986 Johnson 60?

    Can you identify the holes in this pic? Thanks.<br /><br />I am rebuilding a saltwater 1986 Johnson and found what looks like an extra, abnormal hole. When I lifted the block off, and looked into the exhaust adaptor, I could see a normal-appearing, non-corroded small hole approx 1/8 inch size at...
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    Boyesen reeds for Johnson 60

    Hello OMC advisors <br /><br />Considering replacing stock reeds with Boyesens. Any comments? <br /><br />This is a 1986 Johnson, single owner, only 500 hrs but it blew the middle piston's wrist pin retaining clip (and everything around it) so I will be installing a rebuilt short block.<br /><br...
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