Forum: Engines & props
28 September 2020, 11:03
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Views: 273
Spare parts for Johnston 15hp
Hello all
The top mounts on my 2001 Johnston 2 stroke 15hp are well shot. Can anyone suggest a supplier for mounts/ gaskets for the Johnston.
Model Number J15RVLSIC (2001).
Regards
TSM
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Forum: Engines & props
08 June 2020, 12:33
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Replies: 1
Views: 406
Two stroke smoke from front of engine
I have a 2001 Johnston 15 hp two stroke which I use for pike fishing on the lake. Most of the time the engine is at tickover for trolling. I notice when I open it up I get two stroke smoke from the...
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Forum: Engines & props
10 May 2020, 18:25
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Replies: 4
Views: 376
I carried out a second strip down of the carb...
I carried out a second strip down of the carb this afternoon to allow for the taking of a photo as suggested. There is a crack in the bowl but it is only on the outside lug where the holding bolt is...
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Forum: Engines & props
10 May 2020, 07:50
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Replies: 4
Views: 376
Float bowl crack
Hello all
I have found that there is a crack in the float bowl of 15 hp Johnston 2 stroke. The crack is as a result of an overtighted screws. Due to the location of the crack it is not possible to...
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Forum: Engines & props
23 March 2020, 07:43
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Replies: 22
Views: 13,103
I have 60hp etc. The saddles are weak. I broke...
I have 60hp etc. The saddles are weak. I broke one and twisted it's brother. The engine was set high with the bearing part of the saddle about 1inch above the transom. I have since filled this area....
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
05 February 2020, 14:29
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Replies: 40
Views: 4,021
On my rib I installed one elephant trunk. There...
On my rib I installed one elephant trunk. There has a Rule pump in place but when I changed my console I was lazy and did not install a switch for the pump. Thus I took out my pump, my thoughts were...
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Forum: Trailers & towing
01 January 2020, 08:17
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,063
Tyre life
I am undergoing the annual check on the trailer. Last year I noted that one of my tyres ran hotter than the other. I checked alignment and pressure but found no reason for the temperature difference....
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Forum: Engines & props
10 December 2019, 07:00
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Replies: 17
Views: 6,896
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Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions
28 November 2019, 06:34
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Replies: 3
Views: 595
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Forum: Engines & props
25 September 2019, 06:37
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,626
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Forum: Engines & props
08 September 2019, 08:01
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,171
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
20 August 2019, 18:18
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Replies: 28
Views: 10,426
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Forum: Trailers & towing
03 August 2019, 16:52
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Replies: 1
Views: 761
Lifexof axel
I have a coaster 5 trailer which has what I would call an axel. This axel is box section in which suspension units are fitted. The suspension units are not visible as they are in the box section....
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Forum: Engines & props
01 August 2019, 07:06
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,156
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Forum: Engines & props
30 July 2019, 17:30
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,156
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Forum: Engines & props
29 July 2019, 17:07
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,156
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Forum: Engines & props
29 July 2019, 07:39
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,156
Update
Yesterday I ran the engine on Dr 100...
Update
Yesterday I ran the engine on Dr 100 as I have an etec. Big improvement in the smoke and smell no grumbles from kids. The mix was 50:1. A big surprise which was not expected was that the...
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Forum: Engines & props
22 July 2019, 13:37
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,156
Fuel oil ratio on 2 stroke from 50:1 to 100 :1
I have an old 15 hp Johnston, I believe that this is a 200/2001 engine (J15RVLSIC). This engine has a fuel to oil premix ratio of 50:1. I use this engine for angling on the lakes and spend ...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
18 June 2019, 07:17
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Replies: 48
Views: 5,369
It the death of the rib on the horizon?
I have been pondering this question for some time. Yesterday the climate change policy was unveiled in Ireland. It has the goal of eliminating petrol and diesel engine cars. This begs the question...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
29 May 2019, 06:55
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Replies: 55
Views: 8,077
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
29 May 2019, 06:50
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,102
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Forum: Trailers & towing
26 May 2019, 18:14
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,314
A cheap it thermometer is a great tool to ha in...
A cheap it thermometer is a great tool to ha in the car generally I check the hub when towing any get circa 25 deg c. I have an unbreaked trailer and pull the hub every year. I do about ten outings a...
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
02 May 2019, 19:28
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,806
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
24 April 2019, 12:30
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,145
Modification to Valiant DR range
I have a Dr 490. I also found it too light on the bow. I carried out substantial modifications. See attached thread.
https://www.rib.net/forum/f8/valiant-upgrades-54234.html
Regards
TSM
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
23 April 2019, 11:32
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Replies: 5
Views: 890
Needle filter on fuel line to VST
On the etec make sure that the needle filter on the fuel line into the VST tank is changed. Small job but it could save injectors at a later stage. There may be more than one on an engine that size....
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