naturelover
Petty Officer 2nd Class
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- Mar 11, 2012
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Well, the historic and devastating floods of WV got my outboard. Luckily didn't too get much inside the home itself, but the basement and the garage were hit hard.
Unfortunately I had the cover off my 1962ish Gale (Johnson) 5HP, and the motor fell off the floating garage bench and was submerged. It also broke the two of the three rear brackets for the recoil starter (intake manifold?). I've found one that is listed for a 57-58 Johnson 5.5, will this fit?
I've sprayed it down with WD-40, and will tear it down at a later date. Guess will have to completely disassemble and clean it, have heard of running a bunch of diesel fuel through it to clean, but would feel better with a complete teardown and clean.
Any tips or advice? Thanks in advance for any info.
Unfortunately I had the cover off my 1962ish Gale (Johnson) 5HP, and the motor fell off the floating garage bench and was submerged. It also broke the two of the three rear brackets for the recoil starter (intake manifold?). I've found one that is listed for a 57-58 Johnson 5.5, will this fit?
I've sprayed it down with WD-40, and will tear it down at a later date. Guess will have to completely disassemble and clean it, have heard of running a bunch of diesel fuel through it to clean, but would feel better with a complete teardown and clean.
Any tips or advice? Thanks in advance for any info.