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    1959 Fat 50 Magneto/Distributor Group Needed

    Hi: I finally took the old girl in to get looked at. She is only firing on 2-3 cyl. The mechanic says it needs a new magneto/distributor. Does anyone know where I can find one?? The motor is a 1959 Fat 50. I have a parts catalog for the motor and would like the whole assembly. Thanks! Daron
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    Fat 50 Update

    Had a minute to look at motor tonight 1959 Fat 50. FOr those of you who dont know my situation, she starts, howver takes a while to plane, once there she runs pretty much ok, under any load (additional passengers, wont plane). Anyway, I checked my plugs before starting the advice Joe Reeves...
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    1959 Johnson Fat 50

    Hi all,<br /><br />I made some progress on my Fat 50 last year (starter, rebuilt carbs etc). However, when I went to adust the carb settings as per a reply Joe Reeves sent me last year, I killed my battery. The engine would start, then die before I could get the carbs set. Well, my battery was...
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    Lower Unit Leaking Odd Oily Stuff

    Hi,<br /><br /><br />1959 Johnson 50 hp Super Seahorse<br /><br />I took the boat out today to set the carbs after I rebuilt them. There is new hypoid in the gearcase. However, there is a greyish, milky oily discharge (sounds appealing) coming from the holes on the lower unit. One is next to the...
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    Parts Needed 1959 Johnson 50hp

    Hi,<br /><br />I got my parts catalog for this motor today. I am looking online for some parts. Where Can I find them,iboats does not have them.<br /><br />Impeller or Water pump repair/rebuild kit<br />Gear Case seals/gaskets.<br /><br />As always thank for your help, this forum has saved me...
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    Carb Adjustments?? 1959 Johnson 50hp

    Just took off and cleaned carb, looks brand new!!<br />However (my manual is not in yet) I am not sure how to set the idle (high speed and two plastic screw heads on either side). The carb is back on the motor, any thoughts on how to set these so she purrs like a kitten??<br /><br />Thanks!!<br...
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    DeCarb Vs Rebuild??

    1959 Johnson Super Seahorse 50hp. Finally got started today. Ran ok last year, slow hole shot, decent once on plane. Boat used to have a very good hole shot.<br /><br />Compression #1 80, #2 85, #3 80 #4 85.<br /><br />Should I decarb with seafoam as outlined in the FAQ or should I...
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    Compression Values?

    I have my manual ordered, in the meantime, does anyone know what is the accecptable range for compression on a 1959 Johnson Super Seahorse 50hp??<br /><br />#1 80 psi<br />#2 85 psi<br />#3 80 psi<br />#4 85 psi<br /><br />Engine was cold (wont start). I did not put any WD-40 in the cylnders...
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    Solenoid?? Starter??

    Hi,<br /><br />Just got my rebuilt starter on my Johnson 1959 50hp Super Seahorse. Battery is charged. Before the starter went bad, the motor would crank. Now all it does is make a really bad popping sound coming from the electric/fuse box. I think it might be the solenoid, but i am not sure...
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    Starter is Back!!

    Had a starter go bad recently. Local shop wanted $160 to rebuild. Got an email from a fiberglassics poster recommending Fred's Marine in Bartonville, IL. I sent it to Fred, he replaced the armature and shipped it back to me for $55. I have it on the motor now, but my battery is dead, so I must...
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    Starter Compatibility

    I have a 1959 Johnson 50hp Super Seahorse. My starter died it was an Autolite MDO-4003M-12v. A guy has an Autolite MDW-4103M-12V for sale. Will this work?? <br /><br />Thanks!!<br /><br />Daron<br />Mahomet, IL
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    Skeg Removal

    Another question. I have a leaking o ring (1959 Johnson Super Seahorse 50hp). I have drained the lower unit, oil was milky so I know water got in. I want to replace the ring and make sure nothing got rusty in there. Is there an easy way to remove those darn screws, I cant get any loose and I...
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    Best Service Manuals???

    I am a novice looking to do some work on my 1959 Johnson Super Seahorse 50hp. <br /><br />What service manuals are better for a beginner?? I know there are several brands out there.<br /><br />Thanks a lot!!<br /><br />Daron <br />Mahomet, IL
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    DIY Overhaul/Tune UP

    Hi,<br /><br />I have a 1959 Johnson 50 Hp Super Seahorse. Needs to be tuned up. Has run well in the past, but now, hole shot is slow and starting is tough. I would love to learn how to take care of this motor myself, it seems that finding mechanics to work on vintage engines is becoming harder...
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