Hello All:<br /><br />I tore apart a carburetor for a 56 Johnson 5.5-hp outboard yesterday and I was fine until putting it all back together (isn't that what always happens?) Anyway, I screwed up and didn't remember to write down if the "skinnier" spring (diameter about the width of one of the needles) or the "fatter" spring (much thicker than the width of either the high or slow speed needles) went with the slow speed needle. I have been using Clymer's Old Outboard Manual, Volume 1 as a reference, but these last two springs are not on the carburetor diagram. Is there anyone out there who may know where these springs go?<br /><br />Secondly, once I get these springs back on, what are the nuances of putting the high speed and slow speed knobs back on so that they are properly set and working (idling and running right)? Since this is an outboard produced prior to 1960, the high speed and slow speed needles are directly connected to the high and slow speed knobs.<br /><br />Lastly, some items were inadvertently lost during the cleanup process. When soaking the carb, I forgot to remove the gaskets on the float chamber and the carb body where the high and slow speed needles insert. The carburetor is separated from each needle by two gaskets put together. In each case, one of the gaskets almost disintegrated and the other one was badly damaged, as a result of soaking in the carb cleaner. Can these gaskets be replaced (buying a carb kit, etc...)? Also lost a small cotter-type pin off of the cam follower. I have the other one to use as a reference, but just need to replace the one I misplaced. Can this pin be replaced?<br /><br />I know it seems like alot, but its my first attempt at outboard repair, and instead it may have turned into outboard demolition. 
I definately learned some things - like make sure to diagram what you are taking apart if there is a question, etc... In any event, ANY help would be greatfully appreciated. <br /><br />This forum rocks!<br /><br />Thanks in advance for the advice.
I definately learned some things - like make sure to diagram what you are taking apart if there is a question, etc... In any event, ANY help would be greatfully appreciated. <br /><br />This forum rocks!<br /><br />Thanks in advance for the advice.