I have a 1983 70hp Johnson wi
I have a 1983 70hp Johnson with what I think is a fuel problem. It runs great at idle and up to about 4000 rpms. Any higher than that the motor surges and then dies. It will start up afterwards and run o.k till I hit around 4000 rpms again. I haven't replaced the...
How do you check to make sure
How do you check to make sure the starter solenoid is good. My battery is fully charged and my motor will not make any noise. The electric choke works but nothing else.
I went to my local Johnson dea
I went to my local Johnson dealer for a thermostat and I think he gave me the wrong one. The part number he gave me was P/N 396987. Is this correct and if not can I still use it?
I was reading in my manual abo
I was reading in my manual about exhaust through hubs and that they require a diffuser ring. I noticed mine doesn't have one and should it? Am I able to purchase this and install myself or is it a complete unit when you purchase a new prop?
I noticed when I took the carb
I noticed when I took the carberator off of #2 intake one of the reed valves is not seated like the rest. Will this be a problem and are they adjustable.
"I have a 1983 70 Johnson and
"I have a 1983 70 Johnson and I'm replacing the exhaust,intake,and headgasket. Can anyone tell me the torque pattern to follow for each gasket.My manual tells me the value but not the order to follow."
I'm trying to remove the p
I'm trying to remove the powerhead on my 1983 70hp Johnson and I'm having difficulties. I removed the three bolts on both side and disconnected the shift linkage. Is there anything else that I'm still missing?
Can someone tell me what tool
Can someone tell me what tool I can use to take out the low and high speed jets other than the special tool. Once I take them out and clean the carbs is there any specific seating when putting them back in? Thanks again.
Is it very difficult to do a l
Is it very difficult to do a linc and sync? Can anyone tell me how to do it? I have a manual but it's not factory and it sounds confusing.
"Can anyone tell me the proper
"Can anyone tell me the proper procedure for checking compression? Also, when you ground the spark plugs can you use alligator clips and put them anywhere on the motor? What readings should I get?"