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    Outboard engine housing rubber seal.

    Can’t seem to find the lower engine cover rubber seal for this Johnson 40 super Seahorse Model # RD-25 I thought I had found some on marineengine.com but they aren’t in stock. I also wondered if it was one piece or two??
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    Winterize the seahorse questions

    I read some about winterizing a boat but blowing out water lines didn’t seem to jell with the 63’ super seahorse 40hp. Just got it running a couple days ago and the weather turned extremely cold last night... worried about the engine
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    I’m ready to start the seahorse!

    its been awhile since I’ve posted but I do believe the seahorse is ready for a try at running for the first time in about 4 years. If anyone has input for me on trying to get it started I’d appreciate it. I’m not even sure how much water to put in this trash can! Or carb settings so please help
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    First time trying to start 63' johnson super seahorse 40hp

    Looking for any help on my first start attempt! Put in a carb kit, fuel lines, some fuel pump parts, lower unit gear oil, and bought some fuel! I think im ready to attempt a start but dont know about settings or really anything for that matter. Im going to use half a trash can unless theres a...
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    Lower unit gear oil change on 63 johnson 40hp super seahorse

    Wondering the right oil weight and i had seen on another post someone had said not to remove the bottom phillips screw on a manual...but thats the only one other than oil level and it says drain. Basically that post confused me help and tips pls
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    Need help identifying motor

    My motor title says 1961, my tag with serial# (2361031) and model# (RDS-25D) dont seem to match up with the year when im trying to look up info and parts... The model# above for 40hp always brings me to 1963. Please help me know what i have so i can get this motor running!
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