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    1985 Evinrude 225 vs 1998 Johnson 130

    Hi all, I have the potential opportunity of trading my 1998 130 for a 1985 225HP for my 1979 Wellcraft V20. I've been looking to upgrade in power so I can get more speed to get to the fishing spots this year on Narragansett Bay. Looking for input on how significant the fuel consumption will...
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    Help identifying Johnson motor

    Hi All, Back in a new year with a whole new set of questions!! :D Last year I had bought a vintage 1958 boat with 1958 Johnson 35 which I have passed on to a nearby family who I am sure is going to enjoy the heck out of it. I on the other hand have moved up to a 1980 Wellcraft V20 with a...
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    Lower end 'slipping'?

    I've noticed a few times when I rev up to WOT, my motor will seem to rev up as if the prop has lost traction, or is slipping. My best description is like a tire spinning in a car. The motor revs up, but there's little to no forward thrust. I'm wondering if the prop is somehow getting...
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    Float stuck after ~10 hours run time?

    I'm at a loss as to how this could have happened, but maybe some of the more experienced folks here can help me. I have a 58 Johnson 35 Super Sea Horse. Some of you helped me bring it back to life a couple months ago and it's been running nicely. Today, about 10 minutes in, under WOT, it...
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    1958 John 35 compression results

    So I was able to borrow a compression gauge today and checked my 'new' old engine. I got 80PSI in both cylinders. From my reading, certainly not the optimal 100+ that is suggested, but not at the low end of some readings I've seen here. Engine ran fine on my initial run, although the rev up...
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    58 Johnson 35 RDS-20 Carb rebuild instructions needed

    :confused: Picked up an OEM carb rebuild kit from a local Johnson dealer today. Problem is it did not contain any instructions. Anyone have a copy they can scan and email me? I have the Clymer manual, but it does not go into detail on the rebuild steps. Also, where do I get the cleaner stuff...
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    New (to me) 1958 Johnson Super Sea Horse 35hp

    Greetings all, New here, and have been doing a bunch of reading. I figure it's time to post and introduce myself (my motor, really). Just picked up a classic (1962 Wolverine?) boat, see my post here. Anyway, the motor is an RDS-20 1958 (with the thermostat). In overall pretty good shape as...
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    Anyone recognize this (classic) boat?

    Just bought it locally here in Rhode Island. Boat is titled as a 1962 Wolverine. I did a good amount of searching, and only come up with wooden Wolverine boats prior to 1960. It's 14', aluminum with fiberglass top and fins in the back. Wolverine logo on both fins, but no other identifying...
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