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    shift shaft alpha one [intermediate]

    the problem is that the upper and intermediate shift shafts barely couple together. How do i remove the intermediate shift shaft [the one with the cotter pin] so i can check to see if it is straight. i will also split the unit to insure that the lower shaft has a washer on it.
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    shift shaft replace

    i intend in replacing the shift shaft and all seals and bushing on my alpha 1 unit. my question is will the shift crank stay in place while i remove and replace the shift shaft. thanks for your help. john
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    25 hp missing part??

    i tried to add a reply to my previous post but for some reason it's not working for me. thanks petrolhead, i made an adapter as you suggested and it worked great. also thanks to all who replied. john.
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    25 hp missing part??

    i have a 1955 rde-17s 25 hp. i mounted it on a '60s lone star boat. my question is; how do i connect the steering cables. there is a hole in the center of the steering bracket which has some "notches" around it like if some adapter hooks up there. does anyone have a photo or can explain what i...
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    impeller?????

    i recently replaced the impeller on my rde-17 johnson. the old impeller was in shreads when i removed it. i figured it was turning clockwise so i bent the tips to the left. will the tips self align after it runs or do they have to be installed a certain way. i started the motor with water above...
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    1955 rde-17s still backfires

    i posted on this problem a couple of days ago and followed advice but still have the same problem. i replaced the coils, new plugs gapped at .030 cleaned points, with emery cloth, gapped at .020 , replaced plug wires , stranded copper wire type. have contnuity between points when closed and no...
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    1955 rde-17s 25hp oil leak

    at the present time i am waiting for plugs, points and coils that i ordered to arrive. intne mean time i noticed that oil is leaking from the prop. shaft, after filling the lower end with oil. it's a drop every now and then. do i have to drop the lower end to replace the seal/o ring or can it be...
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    1955 25 hp johnson no start

    i have a 1955 johnson 25 hp RDE-17S when i try to start it after a couple of pulls it spits out a flame from the exhaust and bangs like a shotgun. i checked the spark on the plug and only one will fire. i pulled the flywheel and noticed a crack in the plug wire next to where it is clamped down...
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