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    Air Constriction?

    Hey guys, I have a restored 1960 40hp Johnson. Last time I took the boat out I noticed that at idle, in neutral, the engine wanted to die but I would open the front(where you can access the pull rope) and the engine would liven right back up. What is causing this? And should I even worry about...
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    Teleflex steering for 1960 Johnson

    Hey guys, Im currently running a 1960 40hp Johnson that has the old school pulley and rope steering. I want to upgrade to Teleflex steering. I was wondering if this is possible? If so, is there a particular steering system that I need to fit such an old motor? Thanks guys
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    1960 40hp Johnson Recharging System

    Hey guys, I recently wired an electric start on my 1960 40hp Johnson. I do a lot of stop and go fishing and I dont want to run into the problem of a dead battery out on the water. I was wondering if there was some type of recharging system like an alternator I can put in the engine? Also, would...
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    Mounting Solenoid Under Cowling?

    Hey Guys, Im wondering if there would be any problems in mounting the starter solenoid under the cowling? My motor is a 1960 40hp Johnson Model RDS-22. There isn't a set spot for the solenoid but I'm wondering if I can use some free space under the cowling to mount the solenoid without...
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    Rich/Lean Knob

    Hey guys, I'm currently in the process of rebuilding a 1960 40hp Johnson. I was wondering if the rich/lean switch controls the high speed or low speed needle? I would assume it would control the low speed since it has to do with starting the engine and warming up but the linkage is so long...
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    Somebody help PLEASE!!!

    Ok so here's my problem :facepalm: I have a 1960 40 hp Johnson that I have just finished rebuilding. It has great compression (120psi on both cylinders). I replaced coils, condensers, points, plugs and plug wires. I put a new solenoid and replaced all connectors from the ignition switch to the...
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