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    Bman2895 replied to the thread 1956 Johnson FD-10 15hp..
    Fixed the idle issue. Long story short a piece of the old gasket was missing and I assumed nothing was missing when I copied it. Caused...
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    Bman2895 replied to the thread 1956 Johnson FD-10 15hp..
    Can I install an 18hp power head on my midsection?
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    Bman2895 replied to the thread 1956 Johnson FD-10 15hp..
    From what I can tell 1956 was the only model year for a 15hp in the 50s and 60s and a 15hp didn't return to the Johnson lineup till 74...
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    Bman2895 replied to the thread 1956 Johnson FD-10 15hp..
    So I found out going through the carb the low speed needle tip was bent right at the tip. I noticed before it had a tendency to "lean...
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    Bman2895 replied to the thread 1956 Johnson FD-10 15hp..
    The boats a 14ft crosby sea sled that's had a hard life. I had the boat for a bit and sold it. It resurfaced on marketplace and i got...
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    Bman2895 replied to the thread 1956 Johnson FD-10 15hp..
    Yeah that line checked out good. Yes and no. I did order a kit and pump through Amazon. However. I also ordered a Sierra kit for the...
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    Bman2895 replied to the thread 1956 Johnson FD-10 15hp..
    Brand new fuel line. Brand new primer bulb. Now my line is like 6-8feet long would that matter? And Ive heard the primer needs to be...
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    Bman2895 replied to the thread 1956 Johnson FD-10 15hp..
    Well got it in the lake. Unsure if its a pump issue or a carb issue. It'll run decent then act like it cant get fuel. If I keep...
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    Bman2895 replied to the thread 1956 Johnson FD-10 15hp..
    Had to order one. I was keeping a close eye on the water flow. Just wanted to tinker with it today and see how it ran when it got some...
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    Bman2895 replied to the thread 1956 Johnson FD-10 15hp..
    Gave it some lengthy run time today in a barrel and its pretty good. Starts very easy. Pumps water good and i kept checking and the...
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    Bman2895 replied to the thread 1956 Johnson FD-10 15hp..
    I may actually have one that fits. And this one does have the access to undo the shift linkage
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    Bman2895 replied to the thread 1956 Johnson FD-10 15hp..
    Im gonna run it, it starts easy, is way smoother than most other old engines I've had. Not nearly as loud either, but i assume thats...
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    Bman2895 replied to the thread 1956 Johnson FD-10 15hp..
    Ah. I knew when paint looked flaky that was a sign. I figured age simply took some color with it. How bad do you think it was over...
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    Bman2895 replied to the thread 1956 Johnson FD-10 15hp..
    Yeah I figured as much on the paint. Like i say not sure if its an attempt at a patina look or just somebody painting on it over the...
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    Bman2895 posted the thread 1956 Johnson FD-10 15hp. in Johnson & Evinrude Outboards.
    Just here to ramble on mostly. While scrolling marketplace i was on the hunt for a 10-25hp outboard. I tend to stick with...
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