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    Seized 1965 40hp Johnson

    OK .. to follow up on your gents' idea, I pulled the top lower unit plug. Nadda. Tiled the motor a bit .. then a bit more. Still no oil coming out. Pulled lower plug. I'd say about 1/2 as much oil as I expected came out ... and looked emulsified to me (milky brown). So .. I'd say it was...
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    Seized 1965 40hp Johnson

    Team Johnson. Like a dummy, I let my '65 40hp sit for 2 1/2 years. Not my fault it sat .. here in Austin, due to drought, no ramps reached the lakes. Definitely my fault, I didn't pull the plugs and shoot oil in the cylinders, and turn it over now and then. It's froze solid. What I have...
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    looking for voltage regulator - 381538

    So far, everyone who "carries" it is out of stock. Haven't found one yet. Mind is rusted to bits. it's a '65 40 HP Johson. RK 27A. Anyone know where I can get one?
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    '64 or '65 40 hp questions

    For the longest time I believed I had a '64 40 HP johnson. The model number is RKL-27A. This web site seems to indicate it is a 1965, however...
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    odd gearcase issue with '65 40hp johnson

    Hey guys .. it's been years since I've been on the forum. I haven't had time to take the old gal out on the water. So, I clearly have a lower unit leak. I have new plugs and washers. I pressure test the gear case at 5 psi .. and it holds all day. BUT, I fill the gearcase, take it out and...
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    need a starter

    Hey gang, Anyone have an idea where I can get a rebuilt starter for my '65 40hp? This one is rusted throughout. Thanks
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    oil injector failure

    Hey guys, I don't have enough info for a diagnosis, but was hoping for general info. My dad's buddy has an Evinrude 115. Don't know the year. He tells me an oil injector failed, and he burned up a cylinder. He said he did not get a warning or overheat alarm. I was thinking there was a...
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    1977 55 hp dropping cylinder

    Guys,<br /><br />I've been gone awhile .. I guess when everything is working, you just go boating. I'm about to send this email to my dad who says he's dropping a cylinder on his '77 55. He rebuilt carbs, and tells me he is certain he is getting gas. Please let me know if this makes sense...
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    Windshield

    Guys,<br /><br />I have a 1958 runabout (Texas Maid). At one point,there was a windshield as there are mounting holes in the deck.<br /><br />I ran into a guy who had a '59 Glastron (why he wanted something so new, I don't know). He made his windshield from plexi. He got the glass at home...
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    '65 40hp dropping lower cylinder

    guys,<br /><br />boat has run relatively flawless most of the summer. Put new coils and filed and set points in August. Kids went out and had to limp back today. Lower cylinder only hits about 10% - 20% of the time. I couldn't remember which cylinder the vacuum cutout switch grounds, so I...
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    hp / cube king?

    Well, just saw the "best outboard ever" post. I thought I'd piggy-back this question. when I was a kid, we had a 40 hp johnson. Ran fine . about 28 - 30 mph. Our friends had a Scott (not sure which era .. scott/atwater, scott/McCulloch, etc.) To my young eyes in the mid 60's, that 75 Scott...
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    old vs new and torque

    I have a bit of a bet going with dad. He says the "old" motors that revved lower, produced more torque .. especially at low end than the higher revvers (say 6000 rpm). Since outboards don't have the advantage of multiple-gear trannies, they don't get to stay in their hp sweetspot while going...
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    oil brand for '65 40 hp?

    One more question:<br /><br />Does it matter what brand of oil as long as it has the TC-W3? At the local supermarket, they carry their own, very cheap brand. It's about 1/2 the cost of the pennzoil sitting next to it. I've used it twice, and couldn't tell any difference, but would hate to...
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    oil brand for '65 40 hp?

    One more question:<br /><br />Does it matter what brand of oil as long as it has the TC-W3? At the local supermarket, they carry their own, very cheap brand. It's about 1/2 the cost of the pennzoil sitting next to it. I've used it twice, and couldn't tell any difference, but would hate to...
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    slight stumble in '65 40 selectric

    Guys,<br /><br />I love my big twin. Idles great, starts great, top end is perfect. While it's not a big problem, it's more of a nuisance ... right in the mid range (I don't have a tach .. maybe 2500 - 3000), it has a slight stumble/miss. Runs perfect just below, and just above. I've tried...
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