1970 Johnson 115

[Bob37814]

Hello, just got a good deal on a 1970 Johnson V4 115 with the hydrolectric shift (115ESL70) Is there any way to mount power tilt accessories to this motor? Would like also to find wiring information for a tach. Anyone else have or had one of these motors before??? Pros and cons? Please let me know and thanks in advance - Bob

 

[bigpoppakdog]

Re: 1970 Johnson 115

i have mine mounted with a standard universal style power trim and tilt.

cmc pt-130

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 1970 Johnson 115

the CMC unit is the best bet, trying to find workable parts to make original, will be very frustrating. we had one when they were knew. they are known for going thru power packs, keep all wiring connections clean and tight. accidentially crossing battery cables and be very expensive. other than that they are a power house.

 

[Bob37814]

Re: 1970 Johnson 115

Are you talking about the pulse pack on the upper rear of the engine just below the main terminal strip? Also, Where is the pee hole located on this motor. I am thinking it comes out the 2 exhaust ports under the powerhead. This motor is super clean under the hood with a lot of the gray factory paint still intact, compression is around 120 on all 4. Motor came with seloc manual, new wp impeller, 2 quarts of type c lube, brand new pulse pack, plus a brand new pulse pack installed. I have only found 2 wires on it that have rotted insulation so far. As for originality, I am not concerned with it for a tilt trim added, hopefully something easy to install that I can run a switch to my dash to raise and lower the motor. Any idea how hard it is to rebuild carbs for this motor? The supplied seloc manual makes it look quite easy, Where could I possibly find kits? Thanks - Bob

 

[bigpoppakdog]

Re: 1970 Johnson 115

the cmc power trim was so simple I really think a junior high shop class could install it. Drill 4 holes into the transom, attach plate to transon, lower motor and align holes up to attach to motor. Tighten up bolts and thats it. The trim button is made to clamp on the throttle lever or to be mounted to the dash. Be sure to caulk the bolt holes before sticking the bolts through. Carbs were easy to remove from motor. Soaked them for about and hour and that's all I needed to do. The two exhaust ports are the pee holes. You should get a "spritz" of water coming out of these.