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    1966 Jonhson 9.5 rust around exhaust cover

    Thanks for input everyone. No evidence of mice, don’t know if something was used on it at some point that could have caused the corrosion. I’ll try to get it running and see what I’ve got from there.
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    1966 Jonhson 9.5 rust around exhaust cover

    Nice, thx, I’ve been seeing good things about these as I get read up on them. Hope to get it running and bring back some old memories.
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    1966 Jonhson 9.5 rust around exhaust cover

    Interesting, it does seem to be a red primer. Definitely some rust there too, I brushed the crusty stuff off before the photo. Hardly a spot of rust anywhere else on the motor, seems in good shape from what I can see on the outside. I guess a cooling water leak did that. I assume nothing...
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    1966 Jonhson 9.5 rust around exhaust cover

    Don’t think it overheated, but not 100% on that. It cranks. After I got the paint chips brushed and vacuumed I pulled the plugs, added a little oil, and did compression test (60 for both).
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    1966 Jonhson 9.5 rust around exhaust cover

    Is this an issue to address right away or wait and see? Want to try to get dads 9.5 running. Found paint peeling and rust on and around the exhaust cover. I did a light brushing to get the loose stuff off before I took the photo. Hasn’t been used in about 30 years. Dad bought it new. Never had...
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