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    Lower Unit seal kit questions. 58 johnson 35 RDS-20

    A couple of questions about the seal kit for my 58 Johnson 35 Super Sea Horse. I have seal kit 18-2686 from Sierra marine. http://www.marineengine.com/parts/sierra_marine/sierra00255.htm 1. The 'Clamshell' o-ring seal does not fill the groove (See picture). Is this the wrong one? What is the...
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    58 SuperSeaHorse Shift Seal Replacement

    Anyone know how to replace the shift seal on a '58 35hp Johnson SuperSeaHorse? I've read most of the threads on this subject. Upon inspection of my lower unit: 1. There appears to be a brass? bearing (press fit) from the bottom. 2. There does not appear to be a avenue to press it through the...
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    Rebuilding LU. Perfect Seal #4 & Sealer 1000 Substitutes?

    I was planning on putting my lower unit ('58 Johnson 35hp) together this weekend. I don't have many local boat stores and need substitutes for the below: My Glenn's Marine Manual references using 'Sealer 1000' on seals and 'Perfect Seal #4' on bolts. Are there acceptable automotive substitutes...
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    58 Johnson - Rainwater in Lower Unit??

    Hi, I am completely new to outboard motors and am trying to rebuild a 58 Johnson Super Sea Horse for a 1954 Feathercraft. (Currently have rebuild kits for: Electrical system, carburetor, Fuel pump, and impeller on order) Motor appears to be in very good condition. The motor was on a boat under...
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