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    Lower unit compatability

    An ahaaa moment. I meant the entire outdrive as I considered the piece that comes off as the lower unit. I only need to put on the REAL lower unit to accomplish my goal. Thank you all!
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    Lower unit compatability

    Thanks, that is what I thought. Or I can stay with the lower prop and have great hole shot. Watching the high rpms also. I was thinking of going to a stainless 3 blade in the same pitch. People say the stiffness makes them act like an alum in a higher pitch......
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    Lower unit compatability

    I picked up a boat just for the lower unit. It is a 3.0 with the same generation drive as my other with 4.3. I wanted to replace it as the cavitation plate was destroyed by fork lifts and the all aluminum "whale tail" from NZ that was on it when I got it. My question is, other then gear ratio...
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    1956 Johnson 10 HP QD-17

    All back together, tank has fuel, just need some water to try it out and adjust the carbs. Feeling good about the rebuild. Time will tell. Might go for the single fuel line upgrade, but I have 2 tanks for now....
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    1956 Johnson 10 HP QD-17

    Condensers were ordered before I knew the condition of these.....carb already sprayed out, might get another float, it is the cork one and does not set level with the rim. Seems fragile, and hard to adjust. As in bend the tab...
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    1956 Johnson 10 HP QD-17

    I surmised as much....the only dirt I found was in the bowl itself. I always liked the glass bowl filters on the motors. Like the old oil filled air filters....very effective.
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    1956 Johnson 10 HP QD-17

    Its off....Now can anyone tell if the metal filter is supposed to have these in it? there was a brass screen rolled up inside it.
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    1956 Johnson 10 HP QD-17

    Pulled the carb and split it, it is so clean inside I am putting it back together without rebuilding. Only hang up is I can't get the glass bowl off to clean it up.....soaking in oil now.
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    1956 Johnson 10 HP QD-17

    Got a compression tester today and a flywheel pulley remover. Both worked great. Engine has not been run in at least 25 years. Both cylinders at 70 psi and the flywheel popped right off. Think the coils are still good? I ordered points last night but the ones in there look great.
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    1956 Johnson 10 HP QD-17

    Yes, I could use that service manual.....I ordered coils and a carb kit from wholesale marine but they were out of stock on the points and condensers.... This will get more fun when I retrieve the old Cale I have stashed away in Maine.
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    1956 Johnson 10 HP QD-17

    Nearest chapter is at least 2 1/2 hours away. But there is an older mechanic here, little eccentric, but I trust he knows his stuff. Neat shop....as in interesting shop. Time for a visit! Thanks.
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    1956 Johnson 10 HP QD-17

    Harrison Tenn. Just outside Chattanooga.
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    1956 Johnson 10 HP QD-17

    Well, it took buying a sliding weight bearing puller for to much $$$ and putting it on the shaft after a week of soaking....but it is off. Now, is there a simple way to get parts for this motor? I have found a few places with links that take me someplace that does not have parts for this model...
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    1956 Johnson 10 HP QD-17

    It has been hanging for more then a few days. Much lower then that however. Still the same gravity......
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    1956 Johnson 10 HP QD-17

    Still no go, have started to heat the shaft, have pounded a groove in a 1/2 inch wrench placed on the crankshaft....Don't care if I have to replace the shaft and seal......it wont' come out.....
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