So Now What ?

[BajaSS235]

I got my hands on a second 78/79 Johnson 235.

and some of you may question WHY :)
but i have the universal answer ( IT WAS FREE )

the problem is that this thing has been sittin for 3 years with the same gas in it , and nothing done to it to prepare for storage.
It ran great just prior to it being parked this way.

What kind of uphill battle will this be to get it running well again ?
Rebuild ?/ carb cleaning and some new gas ?/ Sell it for scrap ?



Thanks Dwayne

[BarryStrawn]

Is it seized up?

[dan agnew]

bajass235, damm man i hate to see a man suffer , tell you what i will DOUBLE what you paid for that thing.
serious build the carbs oil the cylinders, lube the starter so your neighbors wont think you are raping your cat when you try and spin it over. good gas and water let it eat.

Danny

ps i will even pick it up!!!

[BajaSS235]

GEEE Tanks Dan

I knew there was sumpin to like about you guys :D
Always willing to help a brother out

She spins free with the starter and even trys to start with that glue.

carb rebuild then ?

[dan agnew]

baja just thought i could help! really! now down to it DO NOT EVEN THINK ABOUT IT. i know you have heard you pay now or pay later? you will if you dont do the carbs. man the kits are cheap. that is cheapxthree. enjoy

Danny

[hrvx]

If you guys like these old motors how about my 235 rude drag motor in the motor forum? This is a running (screaming) piece. Make me an offer! Thanks

[Rickracer]

Cheap insurance, the impeller blades probably won't last long after sitting up that long, and have probably taken a set. :cool:

[FCnLa]

I would go with cleaning the carbs. I have gotten away (on mine) with just cleaning them and replacing nothing. If you do not replace any parts, make sure you check the needle and seats for wear (appears on the needle itself). Most of these carb's parts are/were availible separate, so you need not buy the kits if you do not want to. I would blow some engine tune and air through the fuel lines too. You might check the compression and ignition fire before starting also.

A good suggestion in changing the water pump. I would change the gear case oil too before putting it into service.

Note: the '77 and '78 crossflows were transition years. A lot of parts will not exchange with the '79 and later motors.

Regardless of what year.....a free motor.....you lucky sucker!:D Where is the line?;)

[woodco]

Man that's really steppin in it :D If ya want when I bring the Vector up I'll hang for da weekend and we'll make it a point to
get her heart pumpin again :D YeeHahhhhh I can just see that
on the back of da Vector :eek: