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    Winterize 1954 Elgin 7.5HP Engine

    Hi... Just a question on how I should leave the Elgin motor at the end of the season. Should I leave it empty and dry with no mix fuel in the top and glass cup under the carb or should I add more mix fuel with some Stabilizer in it and run it one last time to keep the valves and gaskets moist...
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    1954 Elgin 7.5HP 571.58772 How to dial it in to run smoothly

    Hi.. I have been trying to get my 1954 Elgin outboard to run good so I can take it out to the lake with confidence. It's in good shape and had been worked on several years ago by a vintage outboard repair place. It starts up on the first pull but it stutters and stalls out after a few minutes...
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    1954 Elgin 7.5HP 571.58772 Oil and Gas Mix and Ratio

    HI.. What would be the proper oil and gas mix and ratio for a 1954 Elgin 7.5HP motor? What type of oil and what type of gas should be used? Thanks
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    Johnson 1955 CD-12 Oil and Fuel Type and Mix

    Hi. It's almost time to get into the water and I would like to know what are the specific types of oil and gas and the correct mix ratio to use in a 1955 CD-12 5.5HP motor? Thank you.
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    Johnson 1955 CD-12 Fuel line Conversion

    Hi, I am working on a 1955 Johnson CD-12. I'm in the northeast so its a little slow going due to the weather. I was thinking since I have the carb out for tune up maybe I should attempt to covert the fuel line from the old pressurized tank to the current single line with a pump bulb. Are the...
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    Johnson 1955 CD-12 Ignition Spark Plug Wire

    Hi. it looks like the original ignition spark plug wires are still on the motor. I did get spark and I have replaced the spark plugs but I am thinking I should replace the original ignition wires and boots as well. How many feet of wire and what type of wire/plug boots should I use to replace...
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    Johnson 1955 CD-12 Water Pump Replacement

    Hi.I am looking to replace the water pump on a 1955 Johnson CD-12. How do I get to it? What would need to come off from the motor or lower unit? Thanks
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    1954 Elgin 7.5HP 571.58772 Looking for some info on her

    Hi. I recently bought a 1954 Elgin 571.58772 without testing her out. Days prior, I had bought a 1955 Johnson CD-12 but it was easier to test for spark and compression by just unsnapping the cowl and removing it to get to the plugs. I was told the Elgin was purchased from an antique outboard...
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    Johnson 1955 CD-12 Pull Start Cord

    Hi. I recently bought a 1955 CD-12. It had one spark and descent compression (both 60psi). I cleaned the points and now I have both sparks. My question is on the pull starter cord. Is there a way to replace the cord without taking the unit apart? It pulls hard to come out but It retracts...
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