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    Fouled plugs -- '60 Johnson 40hp

    Last time I took my old boat out on the lake she was running great. I set her up in the driveway yesterday to run it for awhile and check the timing. After a VERY hard start it started running rough, better after a long warmup. At random intervals though it would "miss" sometimes enough to...
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    '60 Johnson 40hp (RD-22) full throttle for the first time

    This is just an update for those of you who have helped me get my old motor running.<br /><br />I got it out on a lake this weekend where I could run it fast (legally). After some very hard starting and a lengthy warmup I got my little 14ft. Starcraft out to the middle of the lake and hit the...
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    Prop removal, first time.

    I hate to ask what is probably an easy beginner question, but I've had to many "Oh shoot!" times when removing things from motors etc... :-)<br /><br />I'm getting ready to remove the prop off my Johnson Sea-Horse 40hp (rd-22) and was hoping someone could walk me through it to make sure I don't...
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    Prop choices for RD-22

    My RD-22 still has the original prop on it. Unfortunately its got a lot of large nicks in it and I would like to replace it.<br /><br />What is the standard prop diameter and pitch that came with the motor? And what is a reasonable replacement choice? I use it mainly to get where I need to go...
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    Transom Saver Positioning

    I just received my first transom saver, which I ordered from Cabelas. It is frame mounting.<br /><br />First off, its not at all what I expected. I received a plain brown box with parts strewn about in it and some partially handwritten photocopied directions. Which are terrible FYI.<br /><br...
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    Timing Light

    Here's a novice question for ya.<br /><br />I was looking at timing lights on eBay because I was wanting to see how accurate the timing on my 40hp Sea-Horse (RD22) is. <br /><br />There are lights on there ranging from $10-$200. Is there anything specific I would need, or just your basic run of...
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    Off and on smoking - '60 40hp Johnson

    Here's a beginner question for ya'. :-)<br /><br />While running my motor on the lake it occasionally will smoke pretty heavily, and then at times you'll see next to none coming out.<br /><br />Is this something to worry about?<br /><br />One theory I had is maybe there are "pockets" of oil in...
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    Ship-Master control troubles

    I'm running a 1960 40hp Johnson, model RD-22 with Ship-Master controls.<br /><br />Here is whats going on...The motor is shifting ok. However, the position the shift control is in changes each time I shift. That doesn't make much sense. Let me try to clear that up. :-)<br /><br />Say 0 is...
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    70's Crestliner with Transom troubles

    There is a free boat available in my buddies town. It is an older (I would guess early to mid 1970's) 16ft Crestliner, fiberglass body with open bow. For the most part it is in decent shape and just needs some cosmetic work. However, it has a good sized hole in the transom. Its probably...
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    1960 Service Manual

    (This is in regards to a 1960 Johnson Sea-Horse 40hp RD-22)<br /><br />I don't have the factory service manual. Please don't yell at me yet. :-)<br /><br />I'm not a rich man and hate to spend the $73 Ken Cook Co. wants for it. I've been looking on eBay with no luck. I've emailed a few of...
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    Great idle, bad in gear

    This is in reference to my 1960 Johnson 40hp Sea-Horse (Model RD-22)<br /><br />Thanks to everyones help I've recently rebuilt my fuel pump, the carb, and cleaned/set the magneto points.<br /><br />Anyways. The motors starts, runs, and sounds like a new motor in idle.<br /><br />In gear at low...
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    Auto Choke on RD-22

    First off, thanks for all the help on this board. My 1960 Johnson is now running pretty smooth.<br /><br />Now thats it running my curiousity has the best of me and I want to learn more about the engine.<br /><br />Bolted to the side of my carb is an auto choke (Pierce brand to be specific)...
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    Transom Savers

    I have an old 1960 Johnson 40hp Super Sea-Horse and went looking for a transom saver the other day. Luckily I caught the small print on the boxes. Every one I looked at said only for use with a motor that has power tilt/trim. I do not. Will they still work, or is there one out there for...
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    Fuel Pump O-Ring

    (In regards to my 1960 40hp Johnson Sea-Horse)<br /><br />I recently cleaned and rebuilt my fuel pump and changed all the fuel lines. (Thanks to Paul Moir for the diagram) Everything worked great...EXCEPT... the o-ring which seals the glass bowl to the pump got sucked in and became warped. A...
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    1960 SeaHorse Fuel Pump

    Before I ask this question I should mention its a 1960 SeaHorse 40hp (RD-22) and was running. It ran rough but did run.<br /><br />I took apart my fuel pump last night (being careful not to lose the springs) and soaked it in parts cleaner. Luckily my new pump kit came today. I put it back...
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    Steering Wheel

    I recently redid the cable/pulley steering system on my boat. The only problem I'm having now is the whole steering wheel assembly likes to rotate a little bit clockwise which turns my drum at an odd angle not allowing the cable to follow the threads correctly.<br /><br />How to I tighten the...
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    Old Fuel Filter

    I'm running a 1960 Johnson Super Sea-Horse 40hp. It uses the old omc glass bowl w/ fuel filter. I need to replace just the filter, does anyone know where I can find this without having to order a whole kit?<br /><br />I did find a fuel pump kit using this website, but am not sure what exactly...
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    Ship-Master controls

    I'm running a 1962 Johnson Super Sea-Horse 40 with Johnson Ship-Master controls. The controls shift hard and now I can only push the throttle up to half. Is there something I can check for myself? Or if I do need to replace do I look for a similar unit or is there a modern version that does...
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    Steering Cable

    I have an older boat which uses utility cable through pulleys to turn the outboard. The cable wraps around a drum behind the steering wheel.<br /><br />Is there a trick to getting the cable nice and tight when replacing? I thought I had it snug, but while I was out on the lake this weekend it...
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    Lowrance Series 2000

    I recently acquired an old boat that has a Lowrance Series 2000 Model-2160 fish/depth finder on it. I don't have a manual on it and was curious how to read it and set the suppresion and sensitivity. I have emailed Lowrance, but have not had much luck.<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Matt
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