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    spark plug question

    Hi, Happy New Year ALL!! I have a 1958 35 hp Evinrude (model # 25936)and I'm a bit confused with spark plug selection. My manual calls for J4J (J4C?), but I'm using J6C's. While brousing the Champion catalog at a local store it listed J8C for the 58 35 hp. From experience what is the best plug...
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    1957 35 hp questions

    rolmops, Paul;<br />A couple questions regarding my 57 35 hp E.<br /> 1. ROLMOPS mentioned he has a "setup to recoup unburnt fuel" can this be explained? The 35 can be a thirsty critter and any aid to reduce fuel consumption is worth knowing.<br /><br /> 2. I have been using J6C plugs since...
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    1956 30 hp carb question

    I am re-building the carb from my 1956 30 hp RD-18 Johnson and have noted a concern while cleaning and inspecting. Let me try to explain....looking at the top of the carb main body is the slow speed needle passage tube. At a 90 degree angle there is a cross passage that seems to pass through the...
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    1858 Evinrude 35 hp

    I have a 1958 35 hp Evinrude and need a flywheel, standard short shaft drive shaft and armature plate...what year and size engine parts would fit this engine? In checking eBay there are many listed for other sizes, what year and size would fit this engine?
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    Compression Release Valve 1957 35 hp

    I have purchased a 1957 35 hp Evinrude that has Compression Release Valve system that the previous owner has disconnected and am planning to rebuild this motor. In doing a compression check #2 cyl. has low compression. Could this be due to poor seating of the Compression release valve? The...
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    30 & 35 hp driveshaft compatibility

    Will a 1956 30 hp Johnson driveshaft fit a 1957 35 hp? The reason is the 35 hp is a long shaft that I wish to convert to short shaft. I do have a short driveshaft from a 1956 30 hp, will it fit the 1957 35 hp? How about the shift rod will this have to be changed as well from long to short? I...
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    1956 30 hp

    I am starting to rebuld a newly obtained 1956 30 hp Johnson model RD-18. This motor is a manual start and I want to turn it into electric start. In doing so I will have to change the flywheel etc, will a 1955 25 (RDE-17) hp fly wheel with ring gear fit the 1956 model? I guess while I'm at it...
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    1955 25 hp Johnson prop question

    What would be a better prop selection for my 16' cedar strip boat powered by a 1955 25 hp Johnson RDE 17. When I first set this combo up I used it as a tiller arrangement ( seated aft) and have since equipped it with remote control and steering where I'm sitting in the midship position and the...
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    1976 Evinrude 20 - 25 outboards differences

    The 1976 Evinrude outboards of 20 and 25 hp have the same bore and stroke, is the main difference a matter of carbs or what else is different?
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