1956 johnson fd-10

jethro66 · Jul 12, 2006

hey guys whats up ! my johnson FD-10 is 44 inches long is it a long or short shaft? How do You take off the flywheel to change the coils ? please help!!

tashasdaddy · Jul 12, 2006

Re: 1956 johnson fd-10

measure from the transom mount to the anti plate just above the prop. flywheel: you will need a harmonic balancer pulley(do'not use the 1/4' bolt that comes with it) get 1/4x20 #8 strength bolts , the original bolt wiil strip out. position the center bolt over the crankshaft, install the 1/4 bolts so the are completely thru but not far enough to da,age anything under the fly wheel. thighten the center bolt prteey tight. a couple of raps on the center bolt and tighten agaim repeat, repeat. and all of a sudden POP. be sure when you replace it to use a new woodruff key and my manual say the torque should be 480-540 inch pounds not foot pounds. if you don't torque youwill shaer the woodruff key.

rickdb1boat · Jul 12, 2006

Re: 1956 johnson fd-10

Chinewalker · Jul 12, 2006

Re: 1956 johnson fd-10

The old 15/18s are easy to see if they're long or short. The re will be a 5-inch long (exactly 5-inches) extension inserted between the top of the gearcase and the exhaust housing. No extension, no long shaft...
- Scott

jethro66 · Jul 12, 2006

Re: 1956 johnson fd-10

tashasdaddy said:
measure from the transom mount to the anti plate just above the prop. flywheel: you will need a harmonic balancer pulley(do'not use the 1/4' bolt that comes with it) get 1/4x20 #8 strength bolts , the original bolt wiil strip out. position the center bolt over the crankshaft, install the 1/4 bolts so the are completely thru but not far enough to da,age anything under the fly wheel. thighten the center bolt prteey tight. a couple of raps on the center bolt and tighten agaim repeat, repeat. and all of a sudden POP. be sure when you replace it to use a new woodruff key and my manual say the torque should be 480-540 inch pounds not foot pounds. if you don't torque youwill shaer the woodruff key.

jethro66 · Jul 12, 2006

Re: 1956 johnson fd-10

Any ideas were i can get a ballencer I live in canada

tashasdaddy · Jul 12, 2006

Re: 1956 johnson fd-10

could not reply to the email as it was sent thru ebay. it's 18" long shaft. i have a 55' 15 hp rude i bought of ebay. all i had to do was mount it. yes the bottom of the foot has been changed, but that is not uncommon for the vintage.

tashasdaddy · Jul 12, 2006

Re: 1956 johnson fd-10

it's a " harmonic balancer puller" auto parts store, walmart, that is a fantastic engine, very hard to kill. when setup right as mine it will idle all day without a cough or sneeze, and then run like a scared cat. i have mine on a 14' v hull aluminum, with stick steering and controls at the middle seat. use Joe Reeves carb settings when you get to that point. if youcan't find them email me.

jethro66 · Jul 12, 2006

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ihave a 14 ft. sylvan sea snapper. Walmart?? are u sure? I hope its bulletprooff I paid 280 American for it!
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cougar1985 · Jul 13, 2006

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darn right they are lost a waterpump years ago and had to travel several miles without water cooling.when i got to the dock there was steam coming out of everywheres.put new pump on and presto she fired right up again.that motor is still in use.

tashasdaddy · Jul 13, 2006

Re: 1956 johnson fd-10

i guess walmart isn't to canada yet. yes you did pay on the high side, but it's a reliable engine and with proper maint. will out live you.

jethro66 · Jul 13, 2006

Re: 1956 johnson fd-10

yes We have Walmart but it doesnt have everything like the states. We just got the grocery section last year! I guess Il ' try Canadian tire and rent one or go to Nappa

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