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I have purchased a gearcase seal kit for my 1956 30Hp Big twin and both oil seals are not nearly as 'robust' as the originals. The seal lips are a lot thinner and narrower, my question is are better seals available somewhere?
Many thanks.
My 56' RD18 30 hp has a badly deteriorated air filter in the silencer housing made of some kind of fiberglass insulation material. Anyone see an issue with just getting rid of it, or should I try to find a foam replacement from another aplication.
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Info only, you have helped me a bunch thought I would share. I just has a local machine shop make a new shift rod bshg for my 56' 30 Hp Rd18. Clymer manual says to discard old one and I had tapped threads in my old one to remove it anyway.
Machinist used a modern oil impregnated bronze material...
Hi Guys, New and just jumping in here. I am bringing my baby back to life after walking around her in my shop for several years. 1960 15' mahogany Speedliner with a just found 56' 30 Hp Johnson. The motor is a real sweetie, very clean with original unfaded paint and what appears to be an...
