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    How far into a tub do I need to put the motor in order to test run it?

    Hiya, Finally getting around to test-starting my 1957 Johnson 35HP that I picked up a couple of weeks ago. I have it on a stand with the lower unit in a trash can full of water. Got the motor started (took a while, but it eventually fired and ran), but after a minute or so there was no water...
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    Can I swap the axle from over- to under-the-springs?

    This seems like a pretty straightforward modification, but I don't want to do it and then have the trailer explode the first time I pull out of the driveway. I just bought an old, tilt trailer, and the frame is mounted on top of the springs. I'd like to remove the two U-bolts on each side and...
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    1957 Johnson RDE-19 35HP - Help a New Guy

    Howdy, folks. My name is Andy, and I have recently rejoined the ranks of outboard motor owners after a long, long hiatus (20+ years). Allow me to apologize in advance for the rambling nature of this post. My kids (ages 7 and 9) and I are building a traditional wooden skiff (the Macomber 15...
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