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    5.5 Johnson want to install starter motor

    Hello everyone, I have an old but great CD-13, 1956 5.5 HP Johnson with a rope starting system. I am much older than it so I am now experiencing problems with my shoulder from pulling the starter rope. Does anyone know if an electric starter can be installed in it? If so, do you know a brand...
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    1989 35HP merc cover removal

    I need to replace my starter motor but can not get cover (cowling) off outboard. How do you remove it.:confused:
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    1989 35hp MERC Cover Removal

    I need to remove the cover (cowling) of my Merc to get to the starter motor so that I can remove it for repair. I have removed 6 screws so far and it still does not budge. Can anyone help me out:( Thanks kindly.:)
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    CD-13 Johnson 5.5 HP Tilt Up

    Does anyone know or remember if a CD-13 has the ability to remain in an upward tilt as opposed to hanging down? If it is capable, how do you lock it in an upward angle? Thanks
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    1956 CD-13 5.5HP Johnson Fuel Line Replacement

    Someday, this outboard will run again.;) I had it out for opening day of Walleye fishing. Got about 200 feet from shore and engine stopped. Since the wind was against me, it took about 2 hrs. to get back to the dock.:( After pulling the cord about 200 times, I decided to try trouble shooting...
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    CD-13 5.5 HP Johnson Engine will not Tilt

    You recently helped me with the impeller installation but now I am experiencing another issue. The engine will not tilt upward on transom of the boat. I tried everything to raise the engine including prying it. It just will not budge. Can you give me a refresher course on how to raise it...
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    CD-13 5.5 HP 1956 Johnson- engine won't tilt

    You recently helped me with the impeller installation but now I am experiencing another issue. The engine will not tilt upward on transom of the boat. I tried everything to raise the engine including prying it. It just will not budge. Can you give me a refresher course on how to raise it...
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    CD 13 5.5 hp Johnson Powerhead Parts

    I own the above model and was replacing the impellor when my grandson accidently kicked over the pile of parts that go on the drive shaft (couple washer looking items, a plastic cap and a spring). My question is: In what order do these parts get re-installed between the powerhead and drive...
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    What is the trick for getting the lower unit onto motor of 1989 35hp Merc

    OK. Here goes. I have read many threads regarding how difficult it was to remove the lower unit from a 1989 35hp Merc engine, especially if it has not been removed for a while. Mine had never been removed in 19 years so I expected the worse. What a challenge. It took me 52 minutes which...
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