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    58 Johnson that can't be pull started

    Hello Experts<br /><br />I have a 1958 5.5HP Johnson that I can not pull the rope on. I believe that the pistons may have siezed up. The motor started up find. It also ran find for about five minutes than the motor started to sputter. Thinking that it wasn't getting gas I turn the throttle up...
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    Which plugs do I use?

    I have a 58 5.5hp Johnson, A 59 5.5hp Evinrude and a 69 6hp Johnson all using different plugs. Is there a correct plug to use in each? And what would be the correct fuel mixure to use in each?<br /><br />Thanks
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    How to install a 6hp Johnson pull rope???

    I inherited a 6hp Johnson, model CD-25R. The pole rope mechanism inside had been taken off and it was laying inside the motor with the rope still attached and I'm not sure how it goes back on. It has a spring at the bottom and I'm not sure how to insert the unit into it's proper position. I know...
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    58 Johnson water pump replacement

    I have a 1958 5.5hp Johnson, model cd-15. I need to replace the water pump. I was going to take the bolts off the lower end to drop it down to get access to the water pump(impeller). Someone told me that I may have to disconnect the drive mechanism also. If this is so, how do I go about doing...
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    1958 Johnson in need of parts

    I have a 1958 Johnson 5.5 hp, model number cd-15. Where can I get Piston rings and a impeller for this? Also I heard I can reuse gaskets on these motors, is this true?
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    Johnson model # & shop manual

    I have a Johnson 5.5 hp motor that will start but will stall out shortly after. One cylinder has 45 psi and the other has about 20 psi. I suspect that I need to replace the rings but I would like to get a manual showing me how. Where can I get a manual and what year is this?<br /><br...
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