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    1956 Johnson 15 hp Rehab project Continues - Coils Question

    Hello all. Project keeps hitting the back burner in lieu of family outings and (work :mad:)! My latest question has to do with replacing the coils. Upon removing them the little rubber "boot" portion that fits into a collar beneath the flywheel is stuck. I pulled on it and it broke, leaving...
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    1956 Johnson 15hp rebuild continues - Flywheel will NOT pop off!

    Okay, slow going but going well so far. Points, coils, condenser, carb kit, tank and impeller came in! So, on to removing the damn flywheel. Memorized the top secret sticky on this and attached harmonic puller, 1/4" bolts, leveled and tightened away. NADA. Let sit, tightened more and tapped...
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    Johnson 1956 15hp Flywheel Jammed! After turning fine with good compression!

    In my ongoing rehab project on my 1956 15hp I have run into a big snag. Engine was turning over fine with good compression and some spark. I moved on to reattach the hood cowl, etc., then tried pulling the recoil starter again and it was JAMMED! Would not budge one iota. I removed the recoil...
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    recoil starter stuck? 1956 Johnson 15 hp

    Hi. I've been working on rehabbing a 1956 15 hp. Did a little work yesterday and recoil starter was working fine-pulled out nicely, compression good, etc. Now the starter rope will not budge. It is like it is jammed or something. It is in nuetral position, throttle is on start. Any ideas...
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    1956 Johnson 15 hp Rehab project Continues

    Good News and Bad News. Cleaned up my recoil starter, lubed cylinders and got good compression readings on both-90+. Now for the new problems, I tried checking spark and only saw one feeble blueish spark on one plug. Then again, it was daylight, so...? On the other plug I saw no spark but I got...
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    1956 Johnson Rehab project starting question

    Hi Everyone. I am starting on an outboard rehab project with a 1956 Johnson 15hp - model # FD-10 L. I know the motor is cool as hell. Unfortunately that is about all I know right now! I bought it at an estate sale and hope to get rolling right away. My first plan is to build a stand to have a...
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    Johnson 15 rebuild

    Okay, so I have about 6 old outboards kicking around the garage and I just found out I will be laid off as of 6/25. SO, time to start rebuilding the buggers. I want to start with my Johnson 15 circa 1950 something. Trouble is, I know nothing of repairing outboards. :redface: I believe the...
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    check for spark and common causes?

    Hi there. I am going to try my hand at some restoration on a few outboards I have and want to start with my 1955ish Johnson 15. Compression is solid. How do I check for spark? Do I use the exsting wires? and if I have no spark, what would I want to check next? As you can tell, I am a complete...
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    reattaching throttle/shift cable

    Hello again. I got a new to me boat and am getting ready to sell my old 1979 Johnny 115. I took it off the old boat but to do so I needed to disconnect the steering, and throttle/shift cables. My question is, can I simply replace it by reversing how I took it off? Or do you think I'll need to...
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    Compression on old Atwater and Rude?

    Hello all, I am going to look at an old Evinrude and Atwater outboards. I plan to check compression before purchasing but do not know what readings I am looking for. Can anyone tell me what a good reading would be for these. The fellow is asking $75 a piece, sound reasonable? Also, what size...
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    Old Rude and Atwater: Compression?

    Hello all, I am going to look at an old Evinrude and Atwater outboards. I plan to check compression before purchasing but do not know what readings I am looking for. Can anyone tell me what a good reading would be for these. The fellow is asking $75 a piece, sound reasonable? Also, what size...
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    repainting my 1979 Johnson 115

    Hello again... You guys have always been so helpful I am hoping o use your knowledge base once again. I am repainting my 1979 johnson 115. What paint should I use, and where can I get it? Also, where can I find new OMC or OEM decals that will match the motor? Thanks everyone! :)
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    When starting an old Johnnyrude...

    and it is in neutral, should the propeller turn? :confused: Thanks!
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    Johnson 3 HP Seahorse-What year?

    Hi all. You are always so helpful, I'm hoping someone will know what year and model number this little beaut is? Your help is always appreciated!!!
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    What size motor...

    ...Can I put onto a 15' Ebco tri hull? Okay. My boat hull was damaged and I am replacing it. My motor is fine, a Johnson 115 from 1979. Does anyone know if an Ebco 15' tri hull could support this? The boat has a 6' beam. Anyone know how much this motor weighs? Thanks!
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    Tilt Trim for my 1979 115

    Hi all. I found the following description for an OMN tilt/trim on EBAy. Anyone know if it will fit my motor. "This is a slightly used if used at all johnson evinrude 397798 cylinder assembly ay tilt boat trim pump.it is in good clean and working condition. i don't no much about this type of...
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    Hooked hull?

    Hi. I have a fiberglass tri-hull 16' boat. It has developed a "hook" beneath the plane line on the bottom from where it sets on the trailer roller. I was told that this is probably because my trailer is too short. The boat does extend about a foot from the last set of rollers off the back of the...
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    1971 Johnson 100-transmission and water cooling problem

    I am looking to buy a used Johnson motor. I came across the following for sale with the following disclosure. $150 1971 Johnson 100 Motor runs and shifts stalls at idle compression 120-120-120-120 transmission problem cooling system: water does not curculate What do you all think. Any...
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    1978 merc 800 compression?

    Hi all. I am looking at a 1978 Merc outboard that seems to run well. Compression is at 115-145-140-145. Is this acceptable. Asking price is $500 Seem reasonable?
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    Very difficult steering Johnson 115 1979

    Hi all. I tried searching this topic but could not seem to find anyone having the same symptoms as I am having. My steering is almost impossible to turn at high speeds (in one direction only). The other direction is steers pretty easy. I can't remember which way is hard though. When sitting in...
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