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February 6, 2019 at 11:40 am #166133
JACQUES
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    power head needs to be pulled to change the impeller
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVOedhzPP7M

    while at it check the carbon seal and plate on top of the drive shaft

    may need conversion to a pump if the tank is leaking and canT find a replacement cheaper than the motor
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtG4M7ye1N8

    electricals need new coils likely and points etc…

    https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Ignition-Coil-Fits-Johnson-Evinrude-OMC-Replaces-584477-0584477-582995-0582995/401441684859?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

    etc… looks lie a lot but….. not overly difficult btw carb will need a good cleaning and maybe a new float

    nice book to read and helpful … it covers what you need to know and do
    https://www.amazon.com/Cheap-Outboards-Beginners-Making-Forever/dp/1891369628

    bible….
    http://www.boatinfo.no/lib/johnson/manuals/1922-1964johnson.html

    gearcase reseal may be needed easy job ..
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCkpGD4bgDI

    go for it…. if compression #s is 70’s and upwards

    Joining AOMCI has priviledges 🙂