1967 Johnson 3hp Folder outboard

1967 Johnson 3hp Folder outboard purchased on Ebay. Will replace the carry handles on both sides of cowl because they are broken.
Cleaned and set the points with the timing fixture.
Check the coil for good primary wire and secondary wire continuity.
Change the spark plug wires. (7mm copper core wire and not the auto stuff.)
Clean the carburetor and only had to replace the high speed nozzle gasket with 201B oring. Replaced the packing on the low speed/idle circuit needle. Removed and cleaned the high speed jet with carburetor cleaner and compressed air only.
replaced the impeller and gear oil. (80-90wt marine gear oil)
compression when I first got it was 75psi upper and lower. I will run fuel mix and seafoam to decarb the pistons rings to see if compression will go up a little more. 75psi is still good compression for this motor.
Enjoy.
Setting ignition timing with a timing fixture on Evinrude, Gale and Johnson motors. Using a timing fixtures is a little less cumbersome than using film gauge and it gets the timing spot on for better idling and running of the motor. This is how the pros do it.
I am not the maker of these timing fixtures, but I will gladly give you the information.
Frank's Tools
If you would like to inquire about purchasing a very reasonably priced timing fixture for your 1950's, 60's and 70's OMC (Evinrude, Gale, Johnson) outboard, please use the follow email address.
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or go to FRANKS OUTBOARD TOOLS
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[@zombokiler4462]

wow. that was a great find. that fuel cap was spinning like a top when you reved it.

[@cajuncookone]

zombokiler
Thanks. I had the fuel cap on loose because the vent hole was clogged and I needed to clean it out.
That little motor runs smoothly and idles to a crawl. Those are great little motors! Thanks for watching!

[@dl1027]

Nice motor. I have a 1963 just like it. Mine does not run as well as yours. I may have to check the ignition and carb.

[@donaldshorey1985]

I have the same engine, have it running great. Now I want to repaint it but can't find the color for the lower unit.

[@fleetwin1]

that's a beauty

[@cajuncookone]

Thanks, waiting for the handles for cowls and I will slowly work on repairing the storage case.
Cheers,
David

[@cajuncookone]

Thanks, I will bring her along on trips for back up if needed. The case keeps it nice and compact and protected.