He wants to premix. He had a “mechanic” look at it because it wasn’t running properly. Months later, after he went an got it back from the guy, the vro is missing.
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He wants to premix. He had a “mechanic” look at it because it wasn’t running properly. Months later, after he went an got it back from the guy, the vro is missing.
J150stlcrd Trying to help a friend on a tight budget get this outboard going. It’s on a 1985 Champion and sadly he got skinned pretty good on the deal. I’m not familiar at all with Johnson motors. I...
That was with only 2 batteries 10 gal fuel and no gear. Wife was on board I’ll not tell her weight!! Less than a grown man though.
Got the yard rescue 95 181DC on the water for the first time this evening. The little 135 Blackmax ran like a top after sitting for almost 2years. Thanks for your knowledge and patience with my...
Ok thanks. Not to savvy with outboards. I was expecting the shaft to be plastic but I understand the gear inside the block is the plastic one. Got everything off except warning system. Still a little...
Ok thanks!! I went ahead and removed it. Better safe than sorry. Appreciate your response.
Still working on yard rescue. After Scouring the web on oil injection catastrophes I’m in the process of deleting mine on 95 135 black max expecting a plastic gear when I find this. Am I missing...
Spot on diagnostics Champ. Thanks! Hooked up volt meter and it cycles. During off cycle it did fluctuate from .12 volts to close to 1 volt. Is that normal? SCR stayed cool. Little white thingy would...
Sounds like a plan. Will do tomorrow. Thanks for the info.
Ok thank you. I suppose it was added by original owner when old one played out. It will be removed tomorrow and I’ll start from scratch on aerator. Just hope it didn’t fry something else during melt...
1995 181 DC project going along well. Blackmax 135 fired right up idled fine. Checking pumps, lights etc discovered aerator pump not working. Went to fuse panel and fuse is missing. Installed fuse...
Thanks for all info. Engine is carbureted and previous owner ran only non ethanol. Trailer is sound. Tires are in excellent shape and didn’t even need air. Brake fluid reservoir was dry though. Boat...
More advice needed.
Well...I rescued the 95 181DC from a yard and got her home. Engine (135 Blackmax) hasn’t been started in about 2 years. Compression 115 give or take all around. Water pump ordered. Gonna drain the...
Good news! Thanks Pat!
Ok Thanks!!
Advice needed
I’ve located a 1995 181dc with a 135 black max. First 135 I recall seeing. Is this a good engine? Would the boat be underpowered? What speed should I expect? Thanks
