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    '58 RDS-20 35hp Lake Test

    For the folks who have been helping me since February, I wanted to post what happened on today's lake test.<br /><br />First, this Johnson RDS-20 is attached to a Glastron V147 tri-hull. As you might guess, this is a 14' 7" fiberglass boat. Dry weight is about 700 lb.<br /><br />After following...
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    '58 RDS-20 35 hp New Problem

    I replaced the impeller on this motor, added new plugs, and ran it in a barrel a couple of times before putting it on the lake, which I did yesterday.<br /><br />After I launched, it started a couple of times, then died and wouldn't restart. I got back to the ramp with my 5 hp kicker.<br /><br...
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    Prop Cone '58 Johnson RDS-20 35 hp

    The cone for my prop is in pretty bad shape, but I'm not having much luck finding a replacement. This is the slip-on cone held with a cotter pin. It doesn't really look like it does much except to hold the prop on if the shear pin breaks, but I'd like to find a nice one. Any ideas?
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    '58 Johnson SuperSeahorse Questions

    I just bought a boat with this engine on it. Previous owner reports that it runs perfectly, but has not run it for a couple of years. I know...pig in a poke. I've ordered a service manual, and will be cleaning the carb and replacing the impeller before I try it out.<br /><br />I have a couple of...
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