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    1958 Johnson, Fuel, 25 to 1 or 50 to 1

    I am restoring Twin 58 Johnsons RDS20 35HP , the books say 25 to 1, and I have tested these in a barrell, quite smokey. I went to an old boat show at Lake Arrowhead, CA a few weeks ago, and was surprised to find a guy with the exact same motors, on a glass boat. I started talking to him about...
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    1958 Johnson 35 hp RDS20, no spark

    I have one of my Johnson RDS20's in a tank, It cranks fast but no spark. In the manuel it says the 58 has a run off vacuum switch, to disconect if it has no spark, I tried that and still no fire. any thoughts. Thanks Donovan I have a light blue spark when holding a plug against the block but...
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    Twin Johnsons, Mod RDS20, 1958

    I have dropped the lower ends on these 2 motors, The oil when drained looked new, no water or metal. I replaced the water pump impellers, and put the water pump housing back together. I have noticed that they both turn freely when turning the drive shafts but one turns much easier. They both...
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    Ready to Varnish, best varnish?

    Hey all I am ready to start Varnishing, my Mahogany runabouts deck, any brand suggestions for Varnish? Also the Interlux Filler Stain has anyone used this product? Thanks, Donovan
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    Tiller Rope

    Does anyone still make Tiller rope? I have been looking for the rope with cable inside.
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    Home Built RunaBout, Twin Johnsons

    Hello, I found this site when I was searching for Steering rope for my Project. I am a ways off from actualy needing the rope. I am currently in the middle of refinishing the Mahagany Deck, stripping the 35 Hp Johnson hoods of all chrome to send to the plater. Should I attemt to rebuild these...
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