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Re: RD-18 Exhuast gasket
I got the powerhead off in just under 45 minutes and did some inspecting on it. The exhaust baffle is shot and the gaskets.
I also found the Exhaust loader tubes were plugged solid. I took pics as I was doing things as well.
I tested the air flow through...
Does anyone have a source to find the Exhaust gasket for a 1956 30hp Johnson? Original part #304545. Need to replace this gasket between the power head and midsection. There are actually 2 gaskets and the steel stamped plate between them. I'm pretty sure my cooling issues are from this gasket...