Need advice on 235 Johnson cooling, and shifting.

[peacekeeper6]

here are some pics of my new engine that runs great from what i can tell at the moment. I am kind of worried about the cooling though. If someone could chime in and tell me if this is enough water it would be appreciated here are some pics. Also it leaks from a few places i have uploaded those as well. Also the left side is running alot hotter then the right, i can touch the left side but not the right..

UPDATE: I took the thermostat covers off the motor and the side that was hot was DISGUSTING. looks like its time for new thermos. what is the importance of these thermos? i always took them out of my sports cars, would this be ill advised?

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[tashasdaddy]

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looks like it has a good pee stream, you have 2 thermostats, on for each side. sound like one is stuck. go to Brp-johnson, literature, engine diagrams. that trailer need mote attention, is unsafe for road travel.

 

[1730V]

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The stats are absolutely essential. They are there for a reason.

The water coming out of the front of the exhaust tower is normal.

 

[peacekeeper6]

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i just pulled that trailer over 260 miles with no hang ups.

 

[peacekeeper6]

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how do i choke this engine? for some reason i have to spray carb cleaner in it to get it to fire. also i bought teleflex shifter and throttle cables, but they dont seem to be able to be adjusted right. any info on this?

 

[emdsapmgr]

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Push the key in when starting and it will activate the choke. Depending on what year you have, will depend on the choke system. Older units have a solenoid that closes the choke butterflies in the carbs. Newer models have a choke pump that pressurizes fuel and injects it direct into the carb throats. If you are going to do your own maint on this engine, suggest you get an original service manual. Call Ken Cook Co. in Milwaukee for a copy of the original manual. When you are in the thermostat housings, make sure the pressure relief valves are not warped and are working properly.

 

[peacekeeper6]

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what is the deal with the thermos? i didnt hhave thermos in there originally. Just a gasket.

 

[peacekeeper6]

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ok the shifter problem is this. My cables seem to want to pull the throttle but my linkage wants to be pushed. did i grab the wrong cables? the fit fine and on my other boat the cables also pushed what is the deal?

 

[Benny1963]

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replace complete water pump ***,
replace both thermos and poppet valves
use manual to ***, just changed all of mine didnt cost over 100 $
was worth every penny and the it will not let you down
thermos are a must o 2cycle
good luck b1963

 

[peacekeeper6]

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i ordered a complete pump kit and will install tomm.

 

[peacekeeper6]

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i was wondering if this is normal to have the bend at the top of th eshift shaft?

 

[peacekeeper6]

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i was wondering if this is normal to have the bend at the top of th eshift shaft?

 

[Benny1963]

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yes the bend is normal but dont turn it if at all poss it will effect your shift
just did thermos and pump on mine ran great be sure to replace thermos
part# 18-3674 sierra full kits 23.99 apiece
post if you run into probs i will walk you thru if you dont have manual.
go to brp .com and there parts diagram will help you get your thermo in order
semper fi man
benny 1963

 

[peacekeeper6]

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i got a manual but its a peice of ****. it did end up turning a bit when i took it out but not alot. is that the correct palcement for it to be set back up? i get my pump kit tomm will find thermos when i go to pick it up.

 

[peacekeeper6]

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its one darn thing after another with this damn motor. heres the new problem. when i unscrewed the shift screw i didnt take it all the way out thinking ok i will leave it and then it wont be so hard to put back in....ok it disapeared along with what ever it was screwed into. so i lost it. any advice on this new development?

 

[Benny1963]

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yes unless some one turned it a couple of turn but if it turned just a little
it should be fine its easyer to put back on in reverse ive found
b1963

 

[peacekeeper6]

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so could you run down installation for me real quick? i point the bend eye toward the drive shaft, send that sucker right back up and turn the prop to get it to slide in, it should be in reverse already if i didnt mess with anything when i pulled it out correct? where that shift screw used to be. where is it now? it looks like alot of stuff just dissapeared wehn i pulled the unit.

 

[Benny1963]

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get a magnet and a flsh light its probaly a omc part
go to brp site parts diagrams and get part number if not i will look fo you
and get num brp site is a pain to get to diagrams
b1963

 

[Benny1963]

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yes eye forward you have touse a 1/4 inch socket andswivel tape swivel
so that it doesnt flop around then take some rtv and put on screw head
so that screw wont fall off let dri
once you have lower bolted back up you may need to move shift handle
to get the guide point thru hole in rod when it pops in tighten bolt and pull socket from bolt
it will only line up one way then put in neutral to see if you have neutral
after that fire up and check forword and rev add lower unit oil before fire up
run on muffs never dry
b1963

 

[peacekeeper6]

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sounds good, so the eye is fwd, not pointed towards the driveshaft. that means it is backward in the picture. i will do what you suggested with the screw. Have to find the sucker tomm as its dark now. i am looking at brp but cant find which screw that little one is. where could it have gone? what disapears from the upper when you drop the lower unit? when i look at where the screw used to be i dont see anything that it would even screw to, what am i missing here?