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    1964 Johnson 40 HP RDSL-26 Fuel Problem

    Hi Everyone, I have been working on my 1964 Johnson 40 HP RDSL-26R and out on the water it runs at low speeds ok, but won't run at high speed. When you give it gas, it dies out. I have tried different gas and gas tank, checked filter (it's new), checked float and needle valve (both new) and...
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    1964 Johnson Outboard 40hp not running at high speed

    Hi all, The engine runs pretty decent at low speed, but when i throttle up, it dies. Any suggestions? Should the fuel "bowl" always be full of fuel"???? Thanks, John
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    Johnson Outboard Roller Bearing

    I have a 1964 40HP Johnson RDL-26 that needs a upper crankshaft roller bearing and seal. Can someone tell me how hard it is to replace the roller bearing and what it involves? Thanks, John
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    1964 Johnson 40 hp outboard manual shift lower unit leaking gear oil

    I think i have a seal leaking in the lower gear case unit behind the prop. I am going to order a seal kit. Is this a hard job? Any advice or pointers? Thanks, John
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    1964 Johnson 40 hp outboard dirty ignition plate assembly

    Hi all, I have ordered new coils, points, condenser and spark plug wires for my old Johnson and so i took the flywheel off to get to the parts and it is really black and sooty in their! Same type of material you would find on a fouled spark plug? What would be the cause of this? I did have a...
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    1964 Johnson 40 hp RDL- 26 Running poorly

    Hi all, I have been working on this motor that has not been run in almost 15 years. I spent the winter cleaning it up and tuning it. I replaced the fuel pump, fuel lines, new spark plugs, cleaned up the points, new water pump, changed the oil in the lower unit, rebuilt the carb, repaired...
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    1964 Johnson 40 hp Lower unit reinstallation

    Hi all, I am working on my 1964 Johnson 40 HP and have installed a new water pump and i am ready to put the lower unit back on. The problem is i am having problems getting it back together. It doesn't seem to be lining up correctly. Any secrets or advice? Thanks, John
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    1961 Arkansas Traveler DUT-14G Rebuild

    Hi all, I am currently in the process of rebuilding a 1961 Arkansas Traveler equipped with a 1964 Johnson 40 Hp outboard motor. I spent the winter working now and then on the motor and yesterday finally got it to the point to start it up. It started and seemed to run pretty good the short...
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