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    Parts Wear Advice

    Guys, I was noticing some wear on my propeller shaft and drive shaft and wanted to see what warrants replacement since these are normally costly, but while I have my lower unit apart, I should consider replacing what I can, but at the same time I don't want to go overboard. One of my main...
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    Hard to find parts

    I have been unable to locate two parts for my 1966 Johnson seahorse 60. If anyone can assist, please let me know. Motor: 1966 Johnson Seahorse 60HP Model: VXL-12R Part Numbers: 307085 Stud, Rear 307084 Stud, Front These are the long bolts that secure the two pieces of the Lower Unit together...
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    1966 Johnson Seahorse Electric 60 Lower Unit

    Looking for some advice. After opening my lower unit I discovered not only did I have virtually no lubricant, but water as well. I'm assuming most of what was there managed to drain out. I eventually discovered that one of the bolts that holds the two pieces of the lower unit together had...
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    Parts Cleanup

    Does anyone see anything wrong with using a sandblaster using plastic media to clean up the propeller shaft and gears? I'm basically rebuilding the lower unit and there is some light rust on the shaft and gear ends. What do you think? Robert
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    Older Johnson Parts

    Guys n Girls, I noticed that all of the online parts catalogs stop at 1968. I have a 1966 Johnson Seahorse 60 (VXL-12R). I also have the 1966 Parts Catalog. If I look up an item online for 1968 and it has the same part number, should that fit my 1966? Or if anyone has a better place I might...
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    Lower Unit Maintenance

    I have a 1966 Johnson Seahorse 60HP that has been having problems shifting. Right now it seems stuck in nuetral. I have the shift linkage disconnected so I do know the problem is on the engine side and not from the shifter controls or cable. The motor was also was accidentally run out of the...
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    1966 Johnson Seahorse Electric 60 Shift Cable Assembly

    I have a 1966 Johnson Seahorse Electric 60 that needs a new shift cable. The end where it attaches to the shift lever broke and it appears to be part of the shift cable. Does anyone know where I might locate a replacement. It looks allot like this one on Ebay that I'm tempted to buy and see if...
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