Hey guys
I have a Johnson 35 horse power 1979. Bought it and have been working on her. Started but wouldn't stay running, so rebuilt carb. also the linkage to forward reverse was not connected. Got new connector and that is now functioning properly. Got it all back together and she fired up, and ran very well after a little tuning on the lean screw. I was worried I wasn't getting any water out exhaust ports. Then water started coming when I put her in gear. Then back in neutral and still good water flow. However I have water coming out of 2 ports in front of shaft cover. Also out 2 small holes in upper back of cover, and out inspection plate, and up by gear shift lever. Is there a seal bad, or did I not get pipe in right hole, or where did I go wrong. I removed lower unit to work on linkage and assume the copper pipe goes up to engine to supply water from pump. You can't see to make sure it all goes in right, but it all has to line up in order for it to fit back to bolt it back on. I don't think you could miss the hole with tube and it still go into place right. Something is wrong. Before i tear it down again I would like some advise so I am not wasting time. Thanks.
I have a Johnson 35 horse power 1979. Bought it and have been working on her. Started but wouldn't stay running, so rebuilt carb. also the linkage to forward reverse was not connected. Got new connector and that is now functioning properly. Got it all back together and she fired up, and ran very well after a little tuning on the lean screw. I was worried I wasn't getting any water out exhaust ports. Then water started coming when I put her in gear. Then back in neutral and still good water flow. However I have water coming out of 2 ports in front of shaft cover. Also out 2 small holes in upper back of cover, and out inspection plate, and up by gear shift lever. Is there a seal bad, or did I not get pipe in right hole, or where did I go wrong. I removed lower unit to work on linkage and assume the copper pipe goes up to engine to supply water from pump. You can't see to make sure it all goes in right, but it all has to line up in order for it to fit back to bolt it back on. I don't think you could miss the hole with tube and it still go into place right. Something is wrong. Before i tear it down again I would like some advise so I am not wasting time. Thanks.