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    1958 Johnson Super Seahorse 35

    Re: 1958 Johnson Super Seahorse 35 I was able to tighten down the packing nut on the needles so I might be okay. I pulled of the flywheel and looked at the coils. This is the one part I wanted to inspect before teardown and order if necessary. The cols don't look cracked, but I am confused...
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    1958 Johnson Super Seahorse 35

    Re: 1958 Johnson Super Seahorse 35 Thanks High Trim. It looked like both sides had a little bit of a rounded edge, but I set the best looking one to engage the forward gear. Got the carburetor done yesterday as well. I was kind of annoyed that the rebuild kit only had four fiber washers...
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    1958 Johnson Super Seahorse 35

    Re: 1958 Johnson Super Seahorse 35 The prop shaft seal came out pretty easy using the holes on the other side of the housing and a punch. The clutch dog looks pretty good with minimal wear.
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    1958 Johnson Super Seahorse 35

    Lower Unit Lower Unit I pulled apart the lower unit. It still had lube, even if it was milky. No rust on the gears. Looks like I'll just do the seals and be done. I think the gears look okay. Any thing else I should look at while I'm in the lower unit?
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    1958 Johnson Super Seahorse 35

    Re: 1958 Johnson Super Seahorse 35 It does have the fuel pump -- first year they did. I'm glad I happened upon this model. From my research it is what I would have picked to restore. New enough to have a fuel pump and good parts availability and old enough that there isn't a trace of solid...
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    1958 Johnson Super Seahorse 35

    I actually don't have any questions. I've been lurking for quite a while and reading a lot. I just towed my grandfather's 1957 Lone Star continental from Oklahoma to my home in Charleston. Everything looks to be in pretty good shape. My minimum work list for the motor right now: Compression...
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