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    Thermostat housing dry after running engine

    Hello, I recently got 1963 Johnson 18 running after it sat in a barn for about 15 years. I replaced the thermostat already, and I was running the engine in a barrel yesterday and noticed that it seemed to be getting hot. After I shut it down, I pulled off the thermostat cover to see if it...
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    Newbie - Replacing Rotten Wood in Jon Boat? Help!

    Hi everyone, I got this boat for free from a relative, it has been sitting in his back yard for a few years now. I'm wanting to redo the wooden structure of the boat, but I don't have a clue what to do. I don't know anything about the boat, other than the fact that it is fiberglass with a...
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    Newbie Questions

    Hi everyone, I have never owned a boat before, or even used one in the US (I am not from here) and the closest thing I have owned is a few jetski's. I just acquired an old Johnson 18hp engine which I got running with the help of some forum members, and I also have a ~14ft (I think) fiberglass...
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    1963 Johnson 18hp ignition problems - I'm stumped

    Hi everyone, I have been a lurker on this website for a few months now (since I got an old outboard motor), but I have never had the need to post anything. It seems like there are tons of very knowledgeable people here, and I would really appreciate any help I can get. I picked up a 1963...
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