"I have a 1964 Johnson V4A-V4A
"I have a 1964 Johnson V4A-V4AL-16D Electric Shift 75HP motor. It runs very well and since I rebuilt the carburetor, fuel pump and water pump has been very reliable. I also replaced the points and condensors.
This was my first outboard and I must admit not knowing much about the old motors, especially electric shift. Should I be concerned about the electric shift? Are they less reliable than the mechanical shift motors? My lower unit looks like it hasn't been apart in many, many, years. It's seals look to be water tight as I don't see milky oil when I change it.
Bill"
"I have a 1964 Johnson V4A-V4AL-16D Electric Shift 75HP motor. It runs very well and since I rebuilt the carburetor, fuel pump and water pump has been very reliable. I also replaced the points and condensors.
This was my first outboard and I must admit not knowing much about the old motors, especially electric shift. Should I be concerned about the electric shift? Are they less reliable than the mechanical shift motors? My lower unit looks like it hasn't been apart in many, many, years. It's seals look to be water tight as I don't see milky oil when I change it.
Bill"