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    Installing new Ignition Components

    Re: Installing new Ignition Components Argh...another used part to track down, pay for, and wait for. In the meantime, I checked my photos and I do not, in fact, appear to have the oiler clip. Unless I'm just not seeing it:
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    Installing new Ignition Components

    Well, I've just about got the carb back together, and now I'm moving on to the ignition system for a change of scenery. I've got it all torn apart and cleaned up; now I'm starting to put it back together. I've got new plug wires installed, and new kill-switch wiring (I'm sure that's not the...
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    Couple of Questions re: Rebuilding Carb - 1957 Johnson

    Decided to post to a new thread instead of continuing the longer, older thread about the rough running motor, since I'm now engrossed in the carburetor rebuild. First question: Am I supposed to do anything with the solenoid on the bottom of the carb? And, should it look like this: Next...
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    Video - Is this '57 Johnson running okay?

    Re: Video - Is this '57 Johnson running okay? Okay, a brief update and a quick question: First, it turns out carb cleaner will, in fact, remove old paint. I'll post some pictures later, but suffice to say, my formerly purple carb is now a spotless gunmetal gray. Sweet. I've got the upper part...
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    Video - Is this '57 Johnson running okay?

    Re: Video - Is this '57 Johnson running okay? A few more partially disassembled carb photos...
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    Video - Is this '57 Johnson running okay?

    Re: Video - Is this '57 Johnson running okay? More pix and questions... How far am I supposed to tear down the carb for rebuilding? I checked the FAQs, and the one I saw is a little vague. "Disassemble the carb and soak it in cleaner overnight." Well, duh. A few more photos to follow; I...
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    Video - Is this '57 Johnson running okay?

    Re: Video - Is this '57 Johnson running okay? Well, since I have it all disassembled, I'm gonna replace everything regardless. Two questions: 1) Do I need to remove the armature plate that all that stuff is sitting on, or can I do the work as-is? And B) In the photo below, what on earth is the...
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    Video - Is this '57 Johnson running okay?

    Re: Video - Is this '57 Johnson running okay? Okay, got the flywheel pulled thanks to a loaned tool from the auto supply place. Turned out not to be a big deal at all, although I should say "thanks" to those who warned me about the loud noise. I would've wet myself thinking I'd ruined something...
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    Video - Is this '57 Johnson running okay?

    Re: Video - Is this '57 Johnson running okay? Okay...couple of updates. I borrowed a compression tester from the local auto supply and tested the cylinders tonight. Both read ~120psi, so I think I can cross that gremlin off my list. I also followed the throttle linkage around and located the...
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    Video - Is this '57 Johnson running okay?

    Re: Video - Is this '57 Johnson running okay? Thanks for the info. I'll look for the mechanical gremlin you're thinking of. I think I'll put off the carb rebuild until next week; I don't want to try to rush it tonight (we're planning on taking her out for another spin tomorrow morning), but I...
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    Video - Is this '57 Johnson running okay?

    Re: Video - Is this '57 Johnson running okay? If you've got a similar motor and could post a picture, that would be outstanding. I looked over the exploded views at lunch, and I was having a hard time deciphering how all the linkages work together - particularly since my parts catalog doesn't...
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    Video - Is this '57 Johnson running okay?

    I decided to post a new thread on my motor woes, since the water pump issue has been resolved. My current issue is that I don't think the motor is "revving" like it should. According to the designer, a 25HP motor is more than enough motor for my Macomber 15 skiff. I figure if 25HP is enough...
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    1957 Johnson - Water Pump Help Needed

    Re: 1957 Johnson - Water Pump Help Needed Chinewalker - thanks for the info. Turns out most of the parts are available online; only thing I can't order from a vendor (so far) is the grip and the arm casting (which I don't think I need). Can you take a look at the attached exploded view and...
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    1957 Johnson - Water Pump Help Needed

    Re: 1957 Johnson - Water Pump Help Needed Okay, here's where I think the issue is: The two "gears" just barely mesh. You kinda sorta have to keep pressure on the tiller arm, pushing it back toward the transom, to keep the teeth engaged; otherwise they just slip past each other. My parts manual...
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    1957 Johnson - Water Pump Help Needed

    Our first trip onto the water with the recently completed Macomber 15 skiff and the 1957 RDE-19 35HP Johnson was kind of a success and kind of a flop. The boat floated right-side-up and didn't leak a drop of water. The motor started and ran, but not very well and limited our time on the water to...
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    Need Help Quick! Motor Won't Fire

    Re: Need Help Quick! Motor Won't Fire Okay, y'all won. Sort of. I got the lower unit off no problem (thankfully my motor has the little access window to remove the shaft coupler bolt). That's the good news. The bad news is, the water pump impeller looks great. So, next question: What else...
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    Need Help Quick! Motor Won't Fire

    We splashed Buoy Scout, the Macomber 15 I've been building with my kids since mid-March, this morning at the local lake. Hull performed great - no leaks, no rattles, lots of compliments from onlookers. The 1957 Johnson 35HP (RDE-19) I bought started up and ran, albeit a bit rough. After an hour...
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    Taking 1957 Johnson out for first time this weekend; advice?

    My kids and I have been building a 15' Westport Skiff since mid-March. Launch day is finally here, and we'll be splashing her Saturday morning at the local lake. My plan is to get up early and go with my dad out to the ramp before a) it gets too crowded and b) my wife and kids are awake. I...
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    How far should I be able to twist the throttle grip on a tiller?

    Couple of months back, I bought a 1957 Johnson RDE-19 35hp for use on a 15' Westport Skiff I've been building. Launch day is finally here, and we're going to splash her Saturday morning. I should've posted this question a month ago, but it was one of those things that just slipped through the...
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    Best Way to Modify Tongue?

    Re: Best Way to Modify Tongue? Okay, need a little more help. The tongue shown in the picture is about 8' long. I'm planning to replace it with a piece about 10' long. What is the little piece of 1/2" steel rod running from the jack stand back underneath the tongue, 6" below it? Is it necessary...
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