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    Frustration Questions

    I have a 63 Johnson 40 HP, I recently got the leg assembly unseized and was able to start the motor. I am having some back fire issue's as well as some things I am unsure if they are supposed to happen. The motor has been sitting for a few years, have done some carb work etc the unit ran for a...
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    Leg Bearing removal

    I have a 63 40HP Johnson, it is new to me and was told it was fine upon purchase. When trying to start the engine it would not turn over, after swearing repeatitly that I got ripped off, I discovered it was the leg had been stored with no oil for quite some time and all the bearings have seized...
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    Model and year help

    I am new to being a boat owner with anything larger than a 5.5hp engine. I am also new to the Forum and am asking for a little help in finding out what year and model my new outboard is. I got a good deal on a 15ft 70's Viking boat and what I was told is a 40HP Johnson. I took a quick look and...
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