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    1959 18hp Johnson Oil Dripping out LU

    Can someone tell me if this is a bad thing or is this supposed to happen? There are two small holes at the top of each side of the Lower Unit. I just ran my outboard and when I pulled it out of the water there was a milky oil oozing out each side of the top of the Lower Unit. Here are a couple...
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    59' 18hp Johnson Prop Seal

    Was curious if anyone could tell me how to change out the prop seal on my 18hp Johnson? It's 1959 model. I can't imagine it being a tough job, I just have never done any work on an outboard motor before. I was guessing i might need a special tool of some sort. Also, My mechanic wants to charge...
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    1969 18hp Johnson will not engage forward gear.

    I was out in my boat last weekend and all the sudden my motor slipped out of forward gear. I could not get it back in forward gear but was able to manage to get reverse to work after switching it back and forth a few times. Is this an easy fix or should I take it to a shop? I did find a door to...
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    18hp 1960 Evinrude Gas Leaking at Carb

    I think my carb is leaking fuel from the high speed adjustment pin. Is this possible and will rebuilding the carb with gaskets, seats and needles fix this problem? I also read somewhere on this forum that I should run 24:1 fuel mixture as apposed to 50:1. Is this good advice on this type of...
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