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    1960 Johnson 40hp Compression

    I just took what I believe to be as an accurate measurement of the compression in the two cylinders. I got them both to 90 psi. Does that seem like it's enough or is something wrong? What kinds of things can help you increase compression?
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    Starter Solenoid

    I have a bad starter solenoid for my 1960 Johnson 40hp. I had a question about finding a new one. Is it possible that a solenoid from a store like CT(Farm and Country) that is supposed to fit in a Ford could work for my engine? It looks exactly the same with all the same posts and it is for a...
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    1960 Johnson 40hp...thud?

    For those of you that responded to my water pump thread, thank you for your input. I believe I finally solved that problem, or at least very close. I bought a new head gasket and it seems like the water is circulating very close to the way it is supposed to. Now, it will run/idle fairly well...
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    1960 Johnson 40hp Water Pump Problems

    I have been fixing up a 1960 40hp Johnson that had sat around at the previous owner's house for 7-8 years. I put in a new carb kit, fuel pump kit and done general cleaning of the exhaust manifold and other things that I thought would help it run. The problem I am having now is running the...
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