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So I finally got a chance to test the motor after carb clean and rebuild, along with lower unit service and new spark plugs. I've been really anxious to test the performance since this is my first outboard. It started fine with just a few pulls but needs a tad bit of throttle to run at idle...

Hey guys, got a question about something I noticed while running my 1986 Johnson 15 hp on muffs today. I finally got the lower unit back together after replacing the outer prop seal. I then refilled with new oil and ran the motor on idle for roughly 5 minutes. Before that, it has been a year...

Hey guys! I'm pretty new to the forum, and have already learned so much. I'm also new to outboards. I recently bought an 86 Johnson 15 hp, and have been performing a bit of maintenance here and there trying to get it running properly. I hope to have everything back together by this weekend...

I have been sanding the paint off of an old 1436 Alweld I recently bought. What a job it has been! I will never completely strip another boat as long as I live. To prep for the painting I rinsed the boat, then used 80 grit sand paper to scuff the surface of the entire boat. After that I...