Last Thursday I was given a 1999 40hp Johnson outboard. They told me it wasn't running. After a took it out my truck Friday I cleaned the carbs and put outboard oil in the spark plug holes so I could lubricate the cylinders. I didn't receive the control box but I jumped the solenoid and I turned the engine over. I removed the plugs so the oil would come out. I then replaced the plugs attached the fuel line and muffs with the hose, then fired the engine up. It ran like a champ, water pumping like it should. I let it idle for around 15 minutes or so. I removed the fuel hose so burn the fuel out. Here are a few pictures before and after. My grandson and I then started sanding with 220 grit, 2 coats of primer, and 2 top coats sanding between coats. Still have the hood to apply the second coat.
I had a chance this afternoon to finish the hood. 2 clear coats sprayed. I just have to wax the engine and hood. I did check on decals but I will have to order them. I think it's coming along great.
Went yesterday afternoon and run the boat. My grandson and I went fishing a while. 5 red fish and 4 black drum, catch and release. It runs 35mph. I don't have a tack yet so it will to play with the prop when I get one. Run strong and idle good. I just have to get use to the sound of a Mercury/ Mariner engine.