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    1956 Johnson 30 HP RD-18 No Start Help

    There’s approximately 125 pounds of pressure on each cylinder, so the coils will be my next step.
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    1956 Johnson 30 HP RD-18 No Start Help

    Sorry, auto correct edited my response. It sparks, but not a quarter of an inch. I wonder if I have 2 problems, fuel flow and spark.
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    1956 Johnson 30 HP RD-18 No Start Help

    It works, but not a quarter of an inch.
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    1956 Johnson 30 HP RD-18 No Start Help

    Does anyone know of any good video tutorials for that year? It always helps to face a little guidance.
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    1956 Johnson 30 HP RD-18 No Start Help

    It was a complete disassembly, but I wonder if I missed something.
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    1956 Johnson 30 HP RD-18 No Start Help

    I have a 1956 Johnson RD-18 that I can’t seem to get running. I’ve cleaned out the air box, cleaned the carb, and replaced fuel lines. The float should be put in the correct way as well. I have also tried different tanks on it. The glass sight has fuel in it and if I pull the lower needle valve...
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    1954 Johnson 5 1/2 Horse (CD 11) Recoil Problem

    Good morning! Thanks Supreme Mariner for the tips. This is a picture of what I found after I opened the recoil housing. How does this look to everyone? There were no breaks in the spring when I took it out to inspect it. The procedure that I am using to rewind the starter cord is that I: 1...
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    1954 Johnson 5 1/2 Horse (CD 11) Recoil Problem

    I was trying to start my 5 1/2 horse Johnson and the pull cord came out. I have been working to rewind it but can only get a little more than two turns out of the recoil unit before it is too tight to spin anymore. This leaves me with about 36 inches of pull cord still hanging out the front. I...
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