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    Johnson 55esl69A water tube removal problem

    46Hi, I am in need of replaceing one of the copper water tubes, and am having trouble. Please refer to the exploded view below, and I'll try to explain. The tops of the tubes are held in place by somthing I cannot see, so I assume the exhaust cover, #46 needs to be removed. I removed the 2 small...
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    Water tube guide obsolete, ideas?

    Re: Water tube guide obsolete, ideas? I'm wishing I had thought to try that! I thought I would remove the tubes, cut some more off to leave enough room to use 1/2" couplers to solder on a new section. Idea seemed sound, but removing the tubes mean removing the exhaust cover........I just...
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    Water tube guide obsolete, ideas?

    I was looking for 2 new ater tube guides so I can finish installing my lower gearcase back on the motor, but the longer tube guide, part number 314765 is obsolete. I'm guessing maybe the seasoned mechanics know what to use as a substitute. Seems any straight plastic tubing with the proper OD/ID...
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    My Johnson defies logic!

    Now that I got your attention, here is my problem. I am working on a 1969 Johnson model 55esl69A. I got it as a derelict, so have no history. After fixing some electrical issues, I got it running, but noticed it was getting too hot. I figured it was due for an impellor anyways so I dropped the...
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    Johnson 55 Seahorse 55ESL69A Project videos

    Hello everybody. last year I started my attempt to save an old Johnson outboard from the scrap pile. This thing was in sad shape. I decided it might be fun/informative to video my progress as I progressed, and post it on youtube to share with others in the hopes that my experience might be...
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    '69 Johnson, need wiring diagram please.

    Hope somebody has a diagram for this one. I checked the site mentioned in the sticky folder, and they do not list mine. I have a 3 cylinder 55 HP, model 55ESL69C, this is one that used the infamous spark "amplifier". motor and boat was a freebie, Mice set up shop under the motor cover, and the...
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    RDS-27M 1965 Johnson 40 need help

    Hello. I am trying to drop the lower unit on this motor, and am having trouble. I removed the bolt that releases the lower shift rod from the upper. Then I dropped out the 6 bolts from the botom side, but the unit will not drop down. Should the drive shaft just slide out? Or am I missing...
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