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    10 hp Johnson

    I have a 1956 Johnson 10 hp. QD-17. Any Idea or what is involved to flush/clean intake/cooling system. Motor oveheats soon after start up then will not restart for about a half hour. I have changed coils, points, condensoers and plugs. drained fuel and cleaned bowl. I am running 24:1. Any...
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    Bad Impeller?

    Have a 56' 10 hp johnson QD-17. runs fine cold then when I shut off will not start. I have replced coils, points, conenser. Same thing !! Removed Impeller. looks ok but what do I know. One is straight the rest are curved. I took picture but this site won't len me post it. Any Idea's??? i'm am...
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    Overheating!

    Have a 1956 Johnson QD-17 10 hp. It won't start after you run it and shut it down. I have replaced coils, points and condensers. Could it be the impeller and overheating? Will an impeller go that quickly? Will overheating not let the engine restart? I know it is very bad for engine. What does...
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    Flywheel removal?

    Have a 1956 johnson 10 hp. how do I remove flywheel to get to the coils & points? Do I need a puller or can I use the old lawn mower trick with a pry bar and wood block with a hammer? don't want to bend or wreck anything!
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    1956 Johnson 10 hp runs then won't restart

    I have a 10 h.p. Johnson. When I first bought it this spring it ran great. Then I tried to replace the low speed spring that keeps the pointer from moving. It has not ran well since. It fouls plugs and now will run to get me out in the lake then will not refire. I am lost on this!! Anyone have...
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    1952 7.5hp Evinrude

    I have a model 4443 7.5hp Evinrude. Last year it seemed to overheat some. Is this due to oil mixture? I Believe i used 32:1 ratio. Also anyone know where I can download a manual for this beast. Thanks Mousty!
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