Where it was stored, could it have gotten moisture inside? If the head gasket hasn't been changed yet, now is the time to do it. The Sierra gaskets are
timguy Today, 05:20 PMWelcome Fred. What does the lower unit oil look like? Did it shift before you removed the lower unit? Are the coils melted to the head? Paint discolored?
timguy Today, 05:14 PMPlugs and wires seem an unlikely cause to issue you described above. I suggest that you tie her up at the dock, start her, and start wiggling wires on
noelct Today, 04:49 PM
Re: 1989 Johnson/evinrude lower unit
hello timguy...thanks for the response. the oil is old and dirty the motor itself did not over heat all the paint is good I just came in from garage turns
Fred K Today, 05:48 PM