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    Johnson 18hp High Speed Orifice Plug Correct Size?

    Hello- Have a 1964 Johnson 18hp model FD-18E outboard. Need to know correct high speed orifice size. Old part number is 309415, which supercedes to 328544 orifice size 63D. I pulled my original high speed orifice out and it was stamped "64". What does this mean. Also, are there other sizes...
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    Still can't get WOT out of 1964 Johnson 18HP

    Hello- Can anyone point me in the right direction as to what I should check next on my 1964 Johnson 18hp model FD-18E? Here is what I have done so far: -installed brand new condensers, spark plugs, points, coils, copper core plug wires, gapped points to .020, plugs to .030. -taken carb...
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    what is correct gap for spark tester on Johnson 18hp 1964?

    Hello- Can anyone tell me correct gap for using a spark tester on a 1964 Johnson 18hp motor? I have seen anywhere from 1/4" to 7/16" with bright blue lightning bolt. My Johnson service manual says 1/8", majority of threads I have seen say 1/4", but some say 7/16"? I am confused, 7/16" seems...
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    1964 18hp Johnson 18hp not reaching full RPM

    Hello- Have a 1964 Johnson 18hp model FD-18E. Decidied to start a new thread since I have my results from test on the lake today. OK, just got back from the lake. I had a chance to retest compression, and test RPM with a laser tachometer this time. Compression was 100 and 105. RPM at WOT...
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    18hp Johnson max MPH, motor seems doggy at top end?

    Hello- Can anyone tell me an aproximate speed I should be reaching at wide open throttle with a 1964 Johnson 18hp? I am running it on a 1960 starcraft 14' v-hull aluminum boat. Had it out on the lake today with me and a buddy. Our GPS said 13-13.5 mph and WOT. Tried adjusting tilt of motor...
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    1964 18HP Johnson choke linkage change or electric start solenoid?

    Hello- Has anyone had any experience adding an electric choke solenoid to a early 1960's OMC 18hp motor? I have a 1964 Johnson 18hp model FD-18E, I have the solenoid now, just need to locate the linkage change parts. Everyone says you just need the solenoid, but it seems that there is more to...
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    1964 Johnson FD18E 18HP choke solenoid

    Hello- I am setting up my 1964 johnson FD-18E 18hp with electric start. All I need now is the choke solenoid. Can anyone point me in the right direction to find a reasonable priced solenoid with plunger? The prices Ebay and other places are charging seems ridiculous! I can reach back and...
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    Compatability of OMC electric starter brackets for 18,20,25 HP models?

    Hello- Can anyone explain the difference between newer electric start brackets for evinrude and johnson 18,20,25hp models from the older brackets. I want to put an electric start on my 1964 Johnson 18HP FD-18E motor. Original parts number for bracket is 308482. I believe this was superceded...
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    Evinrude Scout 24 Trolling Motor Bracket Ideas?

    Hello- I have just acquired a 1978 evinrude scout 24 trolling motor. It is a 24/12 volt model EB54R. It seems to work good when hooking up to battery and has the foot controls to rotate it. Problem is that it came with no bracket to mount to the boat. Need to get some ideas as to what...
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    1964 Johnson 18HP fuel pump

    I am looking for a rebuild kit for my fuel pump on a 1964 Johnson 18hp. Parts book says it is 379297. I have had no luck finding a rebuild kit for this pump. Do I have to change pumps. Does anyone have the part numbers for the individual diaphrams and internal parts of the pump? The part...
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    carburetor overflowing when primer bulb is squeezed

    Hello- Just rebuilt my carb on a Johnson 18hp 1964 model and adjusted the float and put new needle and seat in. The kit has the new plastic float. When I went to prime the system, gas was pouring out the throat of the carb and bubbling out weep hole on top left side of carb. I have had this...
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    1964 Johnson 18HP carb Leaking Need Help!

    Hi- Just rebuilt the carb on my 1964 Johnson 18HP motor. Put new needle and seat, float, gaskets and cleaned carb and also blew out with compressed air. Went to fire up the engine today, and primed the fuel line bulb and gas pours out of carb throat. Took carb apart, thought the float was...
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    1969 Evinrude 25HP shift rod bushing removal help!

    Hello- Does anyone know how I can remove the bronze bushing that the shifter rod goes through on a 1969 evinrude 25HP? I need to remove this bushing to install a new gasket and o-ring which is below it. Is there a special tool needed? Can't seem to get anything in from the bottom to drive it...
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    1964 Johnson 18 HP Impeller change Help

    Hello- I am in the process of rebuilding the lower unit on my 1964 Johnson 18HP seahorse. With regards to the water pump, I bought a new impeller, impeller plate, and grommet for the tube. My question is there supposed to be any gaskets for the pump housing itself where the driveshaft goes...
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    1964 Johnson 18 HP compression??

    Hello- I am in the process of fixing up an old Johnson Seahorse 1964 model 18 HP. This motor has not been run in for about 10 years. It ran good the last time we used it, but the lower unit went bad and it was put in the shed ever since. I have now got a good lower end for it, and am in the...
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    1959 Starcraft 14' Bonanza Info Needed

    Hello- Anyone out there have some pictures and info on a 1959 Starcraft Bonanza. This is a 14' aluminum boat with remote steering and controls. Looking for original literature and some pics. Thanks! Jesse
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