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    Old 14' Aluminum Starcraft wooden trim replacement

    Hey Guys/Gals, I want to replace the wooden trim around the top edge of the old boat and then reuse the bow brace and transom corner braces along with original nuts/bolts etc. I also want to replace the section of wood on the transom too where the outboard mounts. My questions would be the...
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    1957 Johnson 10hp QDL-18 trial run after a little maintenance

    Hey guys, only became a member recently so this is my first attempt at posting a video that I hope you will enjoy. I'm am far from a mechanic but had a friend who recently started working on some vintage outboards. Reminded me that my father had a couple and he made the mistake of mentioning one...
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    1957 Johnson QDL-18 10hp is ready to fire

    Completely refurbished the two-line pressurized tank with metal primer button (old style). The tank was cleaned mostly with phosphoric acid solution and component parts with carb cleaner and sea foam. Twin gas line, gaskets, and diaphragm were replaced and everything reassembled. The engine...
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    plugs for 1957 Johnson 10hp QDL-18

    Hey guys, conflicting information here so this is what I got. My old plugs still have spark but I want to replace them during this rebuild since tank, coils, lines, have all been replaced and carb almost rebuilt. The current ones I have are J6C and from what I read is pretty much the recommended...
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    Pressurized Milemaster 6gal tanks and similar

    Hey guys, very new to the forum but undertaking a rebuild of a tank (old style 1956 and prior) for my father's QDL-18 10HP Johnson. My buddy is also doing a rebuild of a 54 5.5HP Johnson and has the 4 gallon tank while I have the 6 gallon. He's a little ahead of me and actually had his running...
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    1957 Johnson QDL-18 10hp (recommended oil and ratio)

    Hey guys, finishing up the process of getting my father's (once his father's) QDL-18 Johnson 10hp rebuilt and ready to fire for the first time in 30+ years. Unfortunately there was gas left in the tank (old style pressurized 6 gallon 1956 or prior with hole in middle of diaphragm for fuel pump...
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