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    Converting old Johnson from two lfuel ine to one fuel line

    Does any one know how to convert over a 57 5.5 hp Johnson fuel tank & motor from a two-line to a one-line? I heard that it can be done. Is that so?<br /><br />GE
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    1957 Johnson Fuel connector - install "O" rings

    Does anyone know how to install the "O" rings in the fuel connector for a two line Johnson fuel tank. Do you need to replace everything or just the "O" rings? What tools do you use? Thanks for the help.<br /><br />GE
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    No power after tune-up - 57 Johnson 5.5 hp

    I put in new coils, points, condensers, wires, carborator kit and has no power and seems hard to start(10-15 pulls or more). <br /><br />Before it wouldn't idle but started on two pulls and had lots of power. Now my 32# trolling motor moves the boat faster at half speed! <br /><br />Any help...
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    '57 CD-14, 5.5hp Johnson Prop Question

    The prop on this motor is pretty beat up. Did a search on the iboats site and came up with two blade & three blade prop for the motor. <br /><br />It now has a two blade prop. <br /><br />Should I consider a three blade or just stick to the two? <br /><br />Would three bades stress out the...
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    CD-14, 1957 5.5 hp johnson - shear pin problem

    What is the name of the part that holds the shear pin in the prop and where would I get one? Thanks for your help.
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    1957 5.5hp Johnson - Won't idle

    I recently picked up a 1957 CD-14 Johnson outboard. It starts on one to two pulls and seems to run best with the choke slightly pulled out. It won't idle long enough to shift into gear. You can shift at a higher idle but prefer not to do that. When you open her up she holds back for 30 - 40...
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    Fuel mixture for Johnson 1957 5.5 hp, CD-14

    Just bought this motor. Need proper fuel mixture & any maintenace hints to keep it purring.
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