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    Thermostats??????????????

    Hello i have a 18hp johnson from 1960 how can you tell if i have one. Not sure where they are at on a boat motor? If you could let me know how to find one on my engine thanks.
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    to seal or not to seal????????

    Hello I had a quick question I rebuilt my gear case on my 18hp Johnson and when putting the impeller housing back on I put a vary small amount of sealent on it and assembled it. Does it need it or will it hurt it? So as it stand it goes housing impeller and the plate the housing was sealed to...
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    shifter o-ring removale

    Ok I have changed all my seals and o rings but this one how do u take it out and replace. I've been told u can make this tool but not sure how. If anyone could give me a good link is love it. I have a 18hp Johnson. Thanks.
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    Lower unit sealing

    Hello I went to drain my oil out the lower unit the other day and I got about half oil half water. I have removed everything and cleaned everything up. I have replaced the prop oil seal and o ring. Then I replaced the drive shaft oil seal and put new o rings on my fill/drain plugs. I did put new...
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    Lower unit bolts stuck

    I have taken my lower unit off to service it do to when i drained the lube i got half water half oil. My problem is i cant loosen the 6 flat head bolts on the bottom i have bent two big screw drivers does anyone have a qlue on how to lossen them up. Im not sure if a impact gun would do the trick...
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    Rebuilding carb

    Hello guys i have a question about rebuilding this carb. First i got a 1960 18hp johnson. The kit that i got has every gaskets and seal i could think of. I know where they all go and got them back together but now im stuck on on how to set these hi and low set needles. I have one that is in the...
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    Johnson 18hp FD-14 nees to stay choked to stay running

    Hello i have a johnson 18 hp model number FD-14. My question is that i can get it started just fine and throttle it up but i have to leave the choke on. I am new to fixing 2 cycles but my friends say it something simple. I am not sure if i need to rebuild the carb or a new fuel pump or a new...
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