Recent content by STEVE IN SOCAL

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    Old and new lower end oil(comparison)

    Here's the oil that came with it, and the first change oil (after running it in a barrel post ignition rebuild)...the initial oil drain was way low, as well as 'milkshakey'. The first change out was less milky, but settled out after a week. I've decided to run it a few times and see just...
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    Trouble removing lower end housing

    I'm attempting to change the impeller on my 1956 10 hp Johnson. I removed the access door, and removed the lower bolt on the driveshaft. I removed the 5 bolts reqrd to remove the lower end. It only drops down about 3/4", then won't go any further. I don't want to force it...am I doing something...
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    Short shaft or long shaft?

    I'm dickering over price for an 18' fishing toon (motorless)...plan on selling the 16' aluminum boat. I've got a 10 hp 1956 Johnson shortshaft I'm fixing up, and wonder if this will work on this toon? I know it's on the low end HP-wise, but I'm just going to be puttering in the mountain lakes...
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    replacing impeller '56 10 HP

    Can someone point me to a thread where instructions are given? 1956 10 Hp Johnson...thx
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    '56 10hp ignition rebuild-no spark

    After rebuilding my ignition (points, coils, condensers, SP wires) I have no spark in my lower piston wire. The only thing I can think of...it was too long, and I thought I could untwist the SP boot where it attaches to the SP wire. Didn't want to come off, so I left it long. Did I SKWEW up...
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    Attaching SP wire to coil

    Coil has a fine wood screw looking thing to attach the spark plug wire. Do I jsut screw the wire onto/into the screw? The old coils sort of exploded in antique mist when I removed them...and it seems the original attach method isn't same as current. BTW, whoever designed the spark plug wire...
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    Lower end grease for 1956 Johnson...

    ...not looking so good. I opened the drain screw, and butterscotch pudding came out. What now?
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    1956 Johnson 10HP Seahorse

    New to this forum, as well as vintage outboards...I think I got the bug. I bought this motor for $235 today (will go on a 1950's 16' aluminum fishing boat to be used in the Sierras) It is in REALLY good shape cosmetically, and the seller was able to get it running. But after a while, it would...
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