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    old Johnson outboards

    I know someone on this forum knows how I can make or where I can buy a adapter to replace the lower unit plug so I can pressure test to see if my seal repair job is ok and if my other motor needs seals. I have a low air pump but can't find a suitable adpter at my local Ace hardware. Would...
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    pressurized fuel tank

    Could someone tell me what a fuel pump disc valve [part no. 301802] inside a pressurized tank does. I got this tank and when I went to rebuild it it didn't have this part. The guy that sold me the motor told me that I needed to replace the tank.I thought I could just rebuild it with a kit but...
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    2 line pressure fuel tank problem

    I am trying to rebuild an old tank. I got the rebuild kit and when I started the tear down I found that the fuel punp disc valve part no. 301892 is missing. Any idea where I can get one or am I out the price of a rebuild kit. Any idea what it is for as My 57 johnson doesen't have a fuel pump...
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    1957 Johnson 7.5 hp prop seal removal

    Is there a correct way to remove the seal right behind the prop. I just noticed about a half a cup of gear lube on the garage floor and when I checked as I had the prop off that it is coming from that seal. Any hints would be appreciated It seems like it is one thing after another with this...
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    Johnson 1957 7.5 hp High & Low needle valves

    Does anyone out there know how many packing washers should go in the high and low needle valves? Mine were sucking air so bad . All I could find was a few little pieces. I know they come in a pkg of 4. does that mean 2 for each valve or 4 for each valve.Would appreciate your help. I am going to...
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    1957 Johnson 7.5 hp water problem

    I've been working on the gas tank for this motor. Finally got it rebuilt. Hooked it up to the motor today to see if it would fire. Started after about 10 pulls. I ordered an impeller but wanted to see if I could get it to fire or start first. The impeller is working good but I have water coming...
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    pressurized 2 line gas tank problem

    I have a 2 line tank that when I push the button gas comes out around the button instead of out the connector. Any idea where the problem lies?
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    1957 Johnson 7.5 hp fuel connector problem

    I have a broken spring in the air side of my fuel connector. Is there a rebuild kit for my fuel connector? If yes, where do I get it ? Any suggestions on what I should do.
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