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    55hp 1969 Johnson

    will do . good suggestion!
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    55hp 1969 Johnson

    Hello all, Last year we had a water pump impeller self destruct and we might have overheated our engine a little (safety cut off worked). Now with a new pump and a added pee hole we still had issues with overheating and intermittent water flow through the pee hole (removing the thermostat...
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    Unknown 55hp Johnson boat restoration

    we set the idle needles to 1.5 turn and put new plugs in. Now running very good. Switched prop from 14" 13P to 13.25" 17P. Gained 3-4 km/h and still pretty fast to get on plane. Since the engine is a short shaft and we cut only 4.5Inch out of the original transom on the hull. The smaller prop...
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    Unknown 55hp Johnson boat restoration

    Finally finished. engine missing a little in mid range. Perfect at idle and Wot. might be running a little too rich. We will have toc check the plugs
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    Unknown 55hp Johnson boat restoration

    We disassembled the lower unit. Everything is in good shape took us just shy of 2 hours. Water pump is surprisingly good the impeller is super tight in the housing and flexible. No rust whatsoever inside the gearcase. we will try to source the seals and the one bearing we had to pull locally...
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    Unknown 55hp Johnson boat restoration

    Update: We are almost done with our spring rush on the farm. We will start to work on the boat project soon. But... a friend of mine offered me a complete hull to me. Transom is solid, (no flex, no cracks, solid noise When tapping on it with a mallet) floor is great. Paint is fair. Fiberglass...
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    How would you do this transom?

    Nice work! This is a big lurning curve for me. This project will bring me valuable knowledge.
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    Unknown 55hp Johnson boat restoration

    yes
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    Unknown 55hp Johnson boat restoration

    https://photos.app.goo.gl/eXwwrBjgiYBoR2kZ7 engine first puff after sitting 15 years compression tested over 125 psi on all cylinder
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    How would you do this transom?

    Excavators and forklifts make everything so much easier. just lift the damm thing in the air when you need it
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    How would you do this transom?

    thanks for the tip, this forum is really filled with awesome people!
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    How would you do this transom?

    thanks for the tip. will do!
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    iBoaters...Where are you!!!! - Members Map

    added my pin near Joliette Québec
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    How would you do this transom?

    prices have definitely been increasing lately. Can't wait to start seperating the deck maybe next week
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    How would you do this transom?

    amazing
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    How would you do this transom?

    thanks, you are so right. While i'm at it... Everyone can go out and spend 5k on a boat, but there's no fun in it! haha
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    How would you do this transom?

    there is no floor yet thanks! the floor, Stringer's and foam are already pulled out. All we wanted was to make sure our engine was good before rebuilding it and thanks to @racerone we got it now. It will be a nice boat, the Hull is in good shape and the paint is coming back with a little...
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    Unknown 55hp Johnson boat restoration

    yes they are indeed shot. we are removing the engine soon, thanks for the tip i didn't know about those!
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    How would you do this transom?

    Hi, I am seeking advice to replace a transom on my 14 foot fiberglass boat, it has a soft spot on one side and i don't know how to go about it. I can either cut from behind and replace it, but the inside fiberglass is very thin and damaged. Other option is to cut out the rear deck to lift it...
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    1969 55hp Johnson

    Yes, i think you are right, the rotor (the black round thing with a notch under the distributor cap) must be in the wrong place. I will keep you updated when i get back to it
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