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    Stuck and broken screws and bolts

    Working on a 1958 Johnson RDE-19. I just broke the head off of a cylinder head cover bolt. I had been using penetrating oil and heat trying to get it loose, but snapped it right off. What should I do now? Also, it seems so many screws and bolts on this outboard don't budge with penetrating oil...
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    How do chips in the propeller affect performance?

    You can see my 1958 Johnson RDE-19 propeller has a few nicks. When should a propeller be replaced?
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    1957 johnson rde-19 powerhead question

    I am working on disassembling the powerhead. What is the part name for the fuel in and out port and the solid gasket that is behind it? Also, the third picture shows a screw that I cannot get to because the housing is in the way. Am I supposed to removed the entire powerhead first, before...
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    1957 johnson rde-19 carburetor cleaning - part questions

    Two questions on a carburetor rebuild. 1. The solenoid cover is cracked and I cannot find a replacement part. ideas? Is this a big problem? 2. As I removed the float, inlet needle, etc. I put the parts on a towel and saw a tiny washer with the parts. I don't know where it came from, but seems to...
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    removing electric start from mounting bracket 1957 johnson rde-19

    I am needing some "remedial" help here. I am tearing down my 1957 johnson rde-19. I cannot see how to remove the electric start from the mounting bracket. None of the manuals I have or seen online really describe how to do this. Also, any reference recommendations for better "step by step"...
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    removing flywheel on 1957 johnson seahorse 35 hp

    Hello. I recently purchased a 1957 johnson seahorse 35 hp RDE-19. I have never worked on an outboard (or engine for that matter) but purchased a cook service manual with the intent to tear this down, paint and rebuild the motor (very aspirational!). My first problem is removing the flywheel. I...
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