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    1960 Johnson 40 HP Throttle & Position

    Re: 1960 Johnson 40 HP Throttle & Position Here is one from a month or so ago. Definitely something to be said for simple. John
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    Is my motor/prop too low?

    Re: Is my motor/prop too low? Here is what my wedge looks like. It's just a 2x4 cut at an angle with the bottom just under 1.5" thick. It is only temporary until I finish my tuning and adjusting. Not sure what the final material will be, but a good chance it will be these wedges wrapped in...
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    1960 Johnson 40 HP Throttle & Position

    Still working my gearcase in my other post, and figured it can't hurt to ask about this issue. Its the RDS-22 model. Motor runs great, good and strong, but the low end speed seems way off position. This motor has the external dial where a tiller would attach, and has 2 (or 3) marks on it, SLOW...
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    1960 Johnson 40 HP Prop Shaft Seal

    Re: 1960 Johnson 40 HP Prop Shaft Seal KFA4303, Thanks. I've had the parts diagram for some time, and already found the other 2 links, but neither mentions or shows the prop shaft and/or retainer & seal (3rd link is broken on going to page 3). I suppose I should just do the whole thing...
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    1960 Johnson 40 HP Prop Shaft Seal

    New poster here, hoping someone can clarify this for me, and maybe I can return the favor in the future. I just put this engine (RDS-22) back in service after having it in storage for 25+ years. I had my marina do the tuneup, carb, fuel pump and impeller, and I took it from there. Got it all...
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