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I have a 1955 RD17 25hp that is missing a wave washer under the ignition plate. The engine is set up with remote controls. Is it critical to replace the wave washer and where can one be found? thanks for the help.
I have a 1955 Johnson 25hp outboard model RD-17. I would like to pressure test the lower unit to check for leaks. Can anyone tell me at what pressure to test this and is there any thing else I can do to check for leaks.
I have what I think to be a 1958 25 hp Johnson Model # RD-17 ser# 1240109
getting what appears to be water mixing with the lower unit oil. I have changed the bearing and the seals and fixed the worn area in the shaft at the water pump which helped, but lower unit oil turns milky after a brief...
