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    1956 25hp Johnson RDE-17 mystery problem

    I'm hoping to get some help with a problem I'm having. I have a 6 gallon pressure tank. On the last 5 or 6 occasions I've taken this boat out, after running for about an hour, when the fuel tank level approaches 1/4 full, the engine starts to die. It will be running along fine and then within...
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    Is this dog ok? Johnson 1955 RD-17 25hp sneezing & gears

    1955 RD-17 Sea Horse 25hp I had an issue with the engine "sneezing" and jerking violently under load and at idle. I believe the issue loosened the upper shift linkage because the forward gear wouldn't engage and left me stranded yesterday up the Willamette. With the shift linkage coupler access...
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    Magneto wiring 1956 Johnson 25hp RDE-17

    I'm trying to wire up a magneto rebuild on my 1956 Johnson Seahorse RDE-17 25hp electric start and I can't remember where all the wires go... Magneto plate has the following going into it's underside: (2) spark plug wires. (1) vacuum cut-off switch wire. (2) wires leading from the hot side of...
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