Of all the repair videos I've used over the years for my tractors , cars and motorcycles, your video is the best I've ever seen. Concise, smart, well lit, easy to see and informative. Thank you! VERY Well done!!!
Great job. The only thing that needs addition need is a manicure on that left thumb nail. As always love the attire. Your the guru man with lots of outboard wisdom. Bless you. Will need that outboard savie on my dad's 1957 Johnson 7 1/2 with a seized piston. Pray for me.
Thank you for this informative video . I searched for how to do this and you were the first video that came up . All I needed . Got one just like it to do .
This was awesome and helped me a ton, thank you!!! This is my first outboard, 85 Johnson Seahorse 6HP. The chord is frayed a bit and I wanted to put a new one on before it caused me problems on the water. I had no idea how to do it, so your video was fantastic! I lucked out and had a large flat chisel that is hexed so I could put a wrench on it. My 14 year old was around to help, so I was able to make that work, but your tool idea was great!!! Just didn't have a bolt lying around :) Thanks again!!!!!!
So what do you do if you don’t have an angle grinder working to create the homemade piece? I’ve tried with screwdrivers but it just doesn’t get past 5-6 turns before slipping. It also sucks because I am solo.
What a great idea! Trying to wind that up with a screwdriver is a joke. The key is getting the proper knot on the pulley so it does not jam. On these models with the aluminum pulley there is an easy knot that is described in the manual that will never jam.. But, please don't put any sort of lube on that pinion spring or pulley...
Hey, I have a 74 Johnson 6 hp. Getting water in the gear oil. What’s a good way to get the housing under the water pump off so I can replace the seal? It’s a high dollar item and I don’t want to break it. Appreciate your help.
Hi, I have this motor and the recoiler is very loose and jiggle a bit like there is a top bushing that is missing or worn. Have you seen that and can you rebuild it?
I have a Johnson 4·5hp with a side mount pull start and the gear which engages the fly wheel is worn. The assembly production has been discontinued. Do you have any solutions
You don’t want to ever order every piece for for that starter! The spring alone is $107. Pinion gear on top, $35 A rebuild kit with most of the wear pieces used to be available, for ,less than $20, but is no longer available.
I need to replace the pull cord on my 1973 Johnson 6HP after it broke with the previous owner. They couldn't find the old rope that broke so I need to know what length and cord diameter to use. Thanks
@@claygraner4450 yes it does answer the question, you asked what diameter and length. I spent 30 seconds on Amazon and found the pull start rope kit. Here is the link amzn.to/2RCbMW1
@@Michaelsbackyardmarina Thanks. Amazon item says: Rope size: #4.5 (9/64") or 3.6mm diameter. It doesn't state the length. Fortunately the guy I got the motor from found the original pull handle with the broken rope attached and I picked it up today. I measured 46 inches long after putting the two pieces together. Since I have the original handle that I would rather use now I only need the new cord. It looks like this Briggs & Stratton Starter Rope will work 0.1 in diameter and 77 in long can be cut to length: www.homedepot.com/p/Briggs-Stratton-Starter-Rope-280399S/206077499
