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    Needing Some Help with a 1958 35Hp Johnson RDE-19.....First Launch...

    All, I have been working on my late fathers little 1959 Lonestar Monterey for the past 8 yrs or so as I have had the resources... (new marine plywood floor, fiberglass, my first arrempt at gelcoat, professional done two tone upholestry, loose laid carpet - cut and bound, all new electrical...
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    PowerHead Question....

    All, In my late dads estate all his outboards and parts were titled over to me. So for example a 1962 40Hp Lark which consists of just its powerhead was actually titled and then released to me. The powerhead has good compression and includes carb,flywheel,etc. So I would hate to see it go to...
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    Shift Rod Bushing/Seal Tool....WTB

    All, Does anyone know where I can purchase a Shift Rod Bushing/Seal Tool? I have 7 lower units to reseal over the next year and I think it would be a good idea to get this tool. I have heard so much about this tool but not been able to locate one. Thanks, Chris
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    1960 Fisherman...fuel pump question...

    All, Last few weeks been picking up a few project outbords (1950's) and ran into a 1960 Evinrude Fisherman (5.5HP). My 10 yr old son took a interest to it but it was missing a few parts. So being something I would like him to tackle....we were able to pick up the missing parts very reasonable...
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    Please Help Identify.....Roughly....Years/Models

    All, Had a friend who found out that I have been fix'in my dads old outboards and said he thought I might be interested in these outboards.... One is a Evinrude...Not running....Not sure why... One is a Elgin....Runs.... Trying to figure out rough year/make parts availability etc.... Thanks...
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    1955 25Hp Big Twin....

    All, I have been working on this little project a while....basically this was a parts motor originally from someone prior and I have verified compression etc is good and the goal is to make it a electric start and tiller. I found a 1956 donor BigTwin 25hp at a local salvage marina that looks...
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    1950's Fleetwin....

    All, Went to my local salvage marina for some parts for my big twin conversion... and ran into this 1950's (?) fleetwin. All first time to a salvage marina so it was like a boy in a candy shop! I am looking for something for my little 14ft boat for the inland lakes in Ohio that have horsepower...
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    Which Sealant.....

    All, I purchased my lower unit seal kits for my 4 outboards (1950's Era) today. I am at the point of buying the sealant to have ready once they arrive. I have been told I could use three different sealants (online and local westmarine)...which is the best one....for the job? 3M-847 Permatex...
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    Transom Rot....How to correct/repair...

    All, I have a little 14ft SmokerCraft that I use for fishing and cruising. The outboard gem powering the boat is a 18hp 1953 Fastwin. Anyways last summer\Fall I repainted the transom... The transom was in desperate need of paint as the previous owner did not do it prior to my purchasing it the...
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    Johnson 1953 18 Hp Fastwin.....Keeping carb tuned....

    All, Went on the water (Maumee River) the other night with the wife in our little SmokerCraft 14ft. For about a 7 mile cruise. It has a little outboard gem pushing us along that the last few times out has given me some minor grief and I am coming to you folks for some advice. The outboard in...
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    Old 5HP Johnson Sea Horse

    All, I have cleaned up a few old outboards (1950's) but I have a found a old 1953 5 HP Seahorse that I could pick up fairly reasonable. Are the normal replacement parts available?..Meaning (where applicable) ignition points, coil, carb kit,impellor, lower unit seal kit. Thanks, Chris
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    Identification of Johnson Outboard.....

    All, I have a 1950's era Johnson (I say this based on visual comparison to my other outboards) The Serial on the Welch plug says; 142 8057 State has it titled as a 1956 35HP Johnson RDE-186. Everything I have looked at says there was no 35HP that year. Can someone confirm for me the...
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    1950's Johnson Starter.....

    All, I replaced an old starter and bracket assembly on one of my old 1956-1958 outboards with a like unit. This works without any hitches. Somehow over the years I picked up a good Starter but no bracket as well. How do I swap out the starters on the bracket. Are they pressed in or is there...
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    Steering ....1959 Lonestar Monterey....

    All, Been cleaning up my late dads old boat (new floor,epoxy,wiring,carpet,outboard,steering) and finally on the steering part. Not being overly marine literate, I am trying to figure out the name of a couple parts in this old cable and pulley system. My motor connection and there immediate...
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    Lower Unit Issues.....Need Opinions\Ideas!

    All, I have a three 1950's (1956-1958) Johnson Outboards. The smallest is a 18HP the largest is 35HP. These were my dads originally and all have been winter projects. Used either on a 14ft 1980 SmokerCraft or 14ft 1959 Lonestar Monterey. I have noticed a situation in all three lower units. They...
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