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  1. TN-25

    OMC Portable Gas Tank Venting

    I have an early 60's non-pressurized single line 5 imperial (6 U.S.) gallon tank. Recently while transporting it with fuel inside it just seeped fuel out the whole time. I did not have the hose on it at the time. Fumes were so strong that I will not use this tank until the issue is resolved. It...
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    What paint for '58 Johnson medallion?

    Today I picked up a few items for my newly acquired 50 year-old Johnson 7?. One thing I got a hold of is a newly molded plastic medallion for the front of the cowling. It is clear and unpainted. I was wondering what paint people have used to paint the backside of the medallion to get the gold...
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    Interchangeability between 7.5 & 6 lower units

    I?m curious as to just how interchangable the lower unit (case and all internals) are between the 1956 ? 58 Johnson / Evinrude 7 ?, 1956 ? 64 Johnson / Evinrude 5 ?, and the later 1965 ? 1979 Johnson / Evinrude 6. They look identical. It is a fact that the 5? & 7? shared the same lower unit...
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    Bronze-bushed powerhead bearings

    Hello all. I am considering the purchase of a 1958 Johnson AD-12 7.5 horse motor. I am told it runs well. After learning about the dangers of getting a motor with excessive crank to main bearing clearance I am curious on how to check for such issues without tearing into it. Do I look for a motor...
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