09 May 97 19:09, Joseph Reeves wrote to Jim Graham:
 JR> No injuries as it was a casual, long drawn out falling.
Thank goodness!
 JR> It just reached  a point whereas it had to be demolished.
 JR> It fell back in 1985 also
Where in Florida is Lutz?
 JR> him twice, and it is a legal issue of sorts but I can't say too much
 JR> about it at this time.
I understand what you mean, just hope everything comes out for ya.
 JG>> I have a '72 model Johnson 50hp that's been sitting on the back of my
 JG>> looking to see it will run again soon. Would you advise tearing it down
 JR> Eight years is a long time.
I love to fish and fished at least two or three times every week, if not 
ore.
Then, after I started to repair the soft spot that developed in the floor, I 
got distracted with life, the job, boo-coodles of overtime, and then was laid
off and had to try a career change. But...glad to say I'm back at a point 
where
I can start enjoying my two boats again. I also have an 18' in/out skiboat 
that's about 8 years old. I had just bought it before I found out we were 
losing our job. The kids love to ski and I love to drive, so it all works out 
good for us!
 JR> I see no reason for tearing it down unless
 JR> the powerhead (Pistons, rings, etc) are seized solid. If it's slightly
 JR> frozen, you can free it with a socket and breaker bar on the flywheel
 JR> nut, or use a spanner wrench such as a auto mechanic uses to turn a auto
 JR> flywheel when installing a clutch, etc.
Whew!  I'm going to try to look at it really close this weekend and see just 
where I stand with it, as long as the hon'e-do list is short. :)
 JR> After seeing that it will turn over, and you have ignition, I highly
 JR> recommend that you have the carburetors rebuilt before attempting to
 JR> start it. The lubrication is derived from the oil/fuel mixture...and
 JR> those carbs will absolutely be fouled bad. If you did manage to get it
 JR> running without rebuilding the carbs, I would guarantee that you will,
 JR> without question, damage the powerhead.
I'll be sure to have those done. Thanks for the info, Joe!
see ya
Jim
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