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#395349 - 04/07/08 04:56 PM Small Johnson problem
tommym Vice Admiral Registered: 08/11/03 Posts: 377 Loc: Long Island's North Shore, NY	My friend has an old (80 something) 4 hp Johnson.It ran fine until it sucked a plastic bag over the intake and overheated to the point that the plastic idle stop screw melted.After repairs,impeller and some other parts, it now starts and runs good but will not restart if you shut it off for a few minutes. An hour or so later it starts but will have the same problem when warm. Anyone have any ideas what the problem could be? Thanks, Tommy _________________________ 2003 Monterey 245 Cruiser, "NEVER SATISFIED" Kings Park,NY http://www.engraver1.com/abc/27.jpg For sale,I need a bigger boat!
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#395350 - 04/07/08 05:03 PM Re: Small Johnson problem [Re: tommym]
2Suns Admiral Registered: 09/17/06 Posts: 1261 Loc: Peoria,IL	Small Johnson Problem? Your asking for it....
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#395351 - 04/07/08 05:04 PM Re: Small Johnson problem [Re: 2Suns]
MadDog Admiral Registered: 01/04/07 Posts: 1338 Loc: San Clemente, CA	Originally Posted By: 2Suns Small Johnson Problem? Your asking for it.... You beat me to it 2Suns...... _________________________ 2002 Reinell 200LSE - VP 5.7GL SX "Shaken Not Stirred" "Don't be a (_?_)"
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#395356 - 04/07/08 05:20 PM Re: Small Johnson problem [Re: MadDog]
tommym Vice Admiral Registered: 08/11/03 Posts: 377 Loc: Long Island's North Shore, NY	I thought that might get you guys to read this.(Remember the "Its the size of your Johnson" T shirts?)Now if someone has a solution to this problem, it would be great.... Tommy _________________________ 2003 Monterey 245 Cruiser, "NEVER SATISFIED" Kings Park,NY http://www.engraver1.com/abc/27.jpg For sale,I need a bigger boat!
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#395357 - 04/07/08 05:25 PM Re: Small Johnson problem [Re: tommym]
2Suns Admiral Registered: 09/17/06 Posts: 1261 Loc: Peoria,IL	That's a pretty old Johnson. Maybe time for a newer, larger Johnson? (couldn't resist. I'm done now!)
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#395362 - 04/07/08 05:42 PM Re: Small Johnson problem [Re: 2Suns]
deepv Safety Officer Admiral Registered: 03/17/04 Posts: 6679 Loc: SoCal	That is a problem that the admiral says I DON'T have! _________________________ 72% of fatal boat accidents are caused by boaters that haven't taken a safe boating course. 2001 Sea Ray Sundeck 190 5.0 EFI Alpha I,Generation 2 2002 4x4 LB Lariat CC F250, 7.3PSD
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#395363 - 04/07/08 05:42 PM Re: Small Johnson problem [Re: 2Suns]
Scott L Admiral Registered: 01/09/03 Posts: 3732 Loc: NJ	Viagra should help get his small Johnson " Up and Running " again _________________________ 2003 Chaparral 200 SSi - Volvo 5.7 Gi-Sx - " Ready or Knot " " Everybody seems normal - until you get to know them "
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#395366 - 04/07/08 05:51 PM Re: Small Johnson problem [Re: Scott L]
tommym Vice Admiral Registered: 08/11/03 Posts: 377 Loc: Long Island's North Shore, NY	Actually he likes his little Johnson because it weighs about 20 lbs. less than a new 4 stroke one. Tommy _________________________ 2003 Monterey 245 Cruiser, "NEVER SATISFIED" Kings Park,NY http://www.engraver1.com/abc/27.jpg For sale,I need a bigger boat!
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#395369 - 04/07/08 05:59 PM Re: Small Johnson problem [Re: tommym]
Philr Admiral Registered: 03/20/03 Posts: 1438 Loc: Rock Island, IL	Maybe in a couple days, you'll get a straight answer ................................................................................... Nah! _________________________ '99 FW 200 Horizon 5.7VP "I'm the luckiest boy in the World" ... PeeWee Herman
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#395379 - 04/07/08 06:36 PM Re: Small Johnson problem [Re: Philr]
F14bombcat www.captchrisms.com Admiral Registered: 11/06/03 Posts: 4864 Loc: Buffalo, NY	Have you pulled the plugs before trying to restart?
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#395402 - 04/07/08 07:57 PM Re: Small Johnson problem [Re: deepv]
MadDog Admiral Registered: 01/04/07 Posts: 1338 Loc: San Clemente, CA	Originally Posted By: deepv That is a problem that the admiral says I DON'T have! And she always tells the truth... _________________________ 2002 Reinell 200LSE - VP 5.7GL SX "Shaken Not Stirred" "Don't be a (_?_)"
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#395406 - 04/07/08 08:06 PM Re: Small Johnson problem [Re: 2Suns]
GoFirstClass Boating Bum Admiral Registered: 11/21/03 Posts: 7757 Loc: Kennewick, WA	Originally Posted By: 2Suns That's a pretty old Johnson. Maybe time for a newer, larger Johnson? (couldn't resist. I'm done now!) Originally Posted By: deepv That is a problem that the admiral says I DON'T have! deepv, we all are assuming the 'problem' you are referring to is the "Old Johnson" problem, not the problem wiht its small size. :Thumb: _________________________ "Liquid Asset" 96 SeaRay Sundancer 330 I just want to go boating!
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#395422 - 04/07/08 09:20 PM Re: Small Johnson problem [Re: GoFirstClass]
trooplewis Admiral Registered: 11/10/06 Posts: 3428 Loc: San Diego	I knew as soon as I saw the title to this thread where the discussion would go, glad you guys didn't disappoint me! So if you pull on it when it's cold, it works ok, but when it's nice and warmed up it has a problem? I'd keep the thermostat way down at night! And why does the "I have a friend who has a small johnson" problem just not sound right???
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#395441 - 04/08/08 12:30 AM Re: Small Johnson problem [Re: trooplewis]
AnchorYanker Designated Duty Engineer Admiral Registered: 01/01/06 Posts: 1089 Loc: Wentzville, Missouri	Back when I was about 18 I had a 4 stroke Johnson. Takes a bit more than that now..... _________________________ Stevie T, Yup That's Me
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#395448 - 04/08/08 02:36 AM Re: Small Johnson problem [Re: AnchorYanker]
tommym Vice Admiral Registered: 08/11/03 Posts: 377 Loc: Long Island's North Shore, NY	Philr said "Maybe in a couple days, you'll get a straight answer ................................................................................... Nah! " I'm beginning to think he's right. F14, The motor cranks over fine, it just won't start. Were you thinking about some type of compression issue? Tommy _________________________ 2003 Monterey 245 Cruiser, "NEVER SATISFIED" Kings Park,NY http://www.engraver1.com/abc/27.jpg For sale,I need a bigger boat!
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