Recent content by J.C.

First Question: Is there an easier way to flush this motor without having to use a grabage can full of water? I am wondering if the flush systems that are rectangle in shape would work? Second Question: I am about to start replacing the gaskets/seals in the foot for this same motor and am...

Hello everyone, I am in the process of getting my 1966 20hp Johnson into proper working order. I bought it used and have rebuilt the carb and rebuilding the shift handle where it was broken. The last time I had it out I replaced the oil in the foot and noticed that it was grayish in color, I...

Yeah I found out that starter fluid was a bad idea from a friend of mine. I had a friend help me rebuild the carb and boy does it run awesome! I am glad that a picture of the motor was posted in here because now I realize I am misssing the plate that goes right in front of the carb, someone...

I just bought the same size/year motor off of CL today and mine also has the broken shift lever and is not staying cranked. Can only get it to fire off with starter fluid then it immediately dies off. I have been told that it sounds like a fuel problem so I plan on cleaning the carb and...

Do either of you have the original capacity plate for your boat? I have the same boat however my plate is long gone and in Alabama I have to have one. If you do could you give me the specs on your so I can order a new one? Thanks in advance!

Ok did some checking around and it does appear to be a 1973 Ouachita, thanks!! Now here are the big questions, anyone know how to get the capacity and horse power rating for this boat? I can use the USCG method to calculate the people/weight but is it the width of the inside of the boat or the...

Thanks for these replies I just wish i could figure out who it was made by as I have yet to see another one like it. I did clean it out real well, got rid of all the junk (selling the duck decoys) used the wood in my fire pit and actually found the anchor (thank goodness cause now it can use...

Hello everyone! I am brand new to this site however I have been browing the forum for several weeks wishing for a boat. Then out of the blue a friend offered to sell me his 14' jon boat with a 6hp evinrude outboard, $400. It's ugly but it floats and runs which is fine because I want to...