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    Converting a 2000 Johnson 6hp to a 8hp

    Thanks! You are correct, the carbs and engine part #s are different, I compared thirteen major engine parts (pistons, mainfolds etc.) for the 6hp and 8hp and they are identical except the carburetors. I compared the significant parts for the two carburetors and found only two diferences, the...
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    Converting a 2000 Johnson 6hp to a 8hp

    I'm considering converting my 6hp to an 8hp. It appears that the only difference is the high speed orifice . According to the parts diagram the 6hp uses a No. 37 orifice and the 8hp uses a No. 36 orifice. This does not make sense to me that a 6hp orifice is larger than the 8hp. Does anyone...
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    8 HP Johnson

    Thank you for your advice! I am learning everyday and enjoying this hobbie.
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    8 HP Johnson

    When reinstalling the exhaust manifold do you recommend coating the mounting bolts with either a loc tite material or copper antisieze coating?
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    power head remove 8hp

    Thank for the offer for the manual. I'm new to this forum and now sure if I should write down my email address.
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    power head remove 8hp

    Bingo! I used an old wood chisel in the front of the power head between the power head and the aluminum base plate and was successful in separating it. Thank you for your help.
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    power head remove 8hp

    I tried tapping against the block with a piece of oak in the fron of the power head. No success. I sprayed PB blaster on the gasket hoping it will release the power head. any other ideas? Thanks.
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    power head remove 8hp

    Thanks, it does look like one can break the rear casting easily. I'll try the front.
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    power head remove 8hp

    Need assistance in removing the power head for 1996 Johson 8hp outboard. I believe I have remove all the bolts but not sure how to separate the powerhead from the midsection.
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    Soot Problems

    It was uniformly spread on the power head base/ plastic skirt and inside cover of the cowling. It make sense that it is a gasket at the base of the power head. Thank you!
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    Soot Problems

    Soot under the cowling 1996 Johnson 8hp
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