"I found a 6hp Johnson 6R76 OB
"I found a 6hp Johnson 6R76 OB sunk in a lake while fishing last year. It seemed to be in surprisingly good condition and even fired with a bit of starting fluid. So I tore it down and ordered new electrical parts and a few other items. I finally got around to putting the points, coils and condensers in but when I trie to adjust the points there was a lot of side-to-side play in the mag plate. I took the plate off and the only thing I can figure is the Brass bushing is really worn. I dont have any measurements to check but setting the points is virtually impossible. I assume there should basically be no play between the bushing in the mag plate and the case hub it fits over. Am I going to be replacing the mag plate? I'm wondering if the motors worth another $190. And I did just order the shop manual hoping it may give me some dimensions for the bushing."
"I found a 6hp Johnson 6R76 OB sunk in a lake while fishing last year. It seemed to be in surprisingly good condition and even fired with a bit of starting fluid. So I tore it down and ordered new electrical parts and a few other items. I finally got around to putting the points, coils and condensers in but when I trie to adjust the points there was a lot of side-to-side play in the mag plate. I took the plate off and the only thing I can figure is the Brass bushing is really worn. I dont have any measurements to check but setting the points is virtually impossible. I assume there should basically be no play between the bushing in the mag plate and the case hub it fits over. Am I going to be replacing the mag plate? I'm wondering if the motors worth another $190. And I did just order the shop manual hoping it may give me some dimensions for the bushing."