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    iboats does not offer a part is there another one i can use?

    I am looking for a fuel pump kit for a johnson 15 hp 1979. is it the same kit as the one for the 1980's that they do offer? iboats does not offer one for the 1979
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    air bubbles coming from lower unit? and a carb question

    johnson 1979 15hp, when motor is started air bubble come up from the the lower unit in the area of the water pick up and the connection to the upper housing is this a bad seal? the fluid is good not milky. 2--> what is under the small freeze plugs on the carb I am having a problem getting the...
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    can I do a compression check without a carb on the motor?

    this might be a silly question. I am looking at buying a parts motor 9.9 johnson that does not have a carb. and I want to know if the powerhead rings and pistons etc are in good shape still. thanks.
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    will a 1961 18hp lower unit work with a 1979 15hp motor

    I have a 1979 johnson 15 hp ss motor I want to convert to a long shaft. I have a parts motor that is 1961 johnson 18 hp ls. can I use the extention/drive shaft and other parts from the 18 hp ls to convert the 15 hp ss to a long shaft?
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    need part # or where to get tiller gear (cog)

    1979 johnson 15 hp. I need the gear with 6 small teeth and one large tooth that meet when the tiller handle goes up and down. I just need the gears not the whole unit. and I need to get both of them I think they are the same. Ebay has handles with the gear for like 70 bucks but that only...
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    What size fuel line do I buy for internals

    I need to replace all of the fuel line in a 1979 johnson 15hp anyone know what size if hose it is? connector to fuel pump fuel pump to carb. I read the article about alcohol resistant hose. do they have what I need at the local parts sore? Auto Zone, Napa? The machinest said to use clear...
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    splitfire spark plugs on 15hp

    trouble shooting a 1979 johnson 15hp thank will not start. took off plug boots and it has splitfire plugs. I have read several times here to only use recommended plugs. how much damage could these plugs have done to the motor? could this be the reason for the no start? no compression tester...
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    can anyone tell me how to replace tiller throttle gear

    1979 johnson 15hp I need to replace gears that control the throttle. not the one in the handle but the ones on the motor I need to replace both they are stripped
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    can I run a 15" shaft on a 19" transom

    looking at putting a motor on a 1956 hewes craft. the boat has a modified transom that measures around 19" I found a 15hp ss motor that is too good to pass up can I run this motor on this boat? this boat will be used as a duck hunting boat not run long distance and the extra clearace would be...
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    how do I put the tiller handle on

    I have a johnson 1961 18 hp fd-15 it was missing the tiller handle. I just got one in the mail today. how do I put it on? do i just pry it apart and slide ot over the mount. I don't want to ruin it.
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    can I use an older metal gas can on a 1979 15 hp johnson?

    gas can has the normal 2 prong connectors. this is the can I use on my 61 johnson 18 hp fd-15. and i am looking at buying a used 79 15 hp that has no tank to test with and I was hoping i could use my old can to test it with and not have to buy another newerone until I know it runs well enough.
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    wanting to convert 1979 15 hp to long shaft are all parts interchangeable

    I have seen several kits and lower units at a fair price. what years are interchange able with this unit? are all omc the same? and is this an easy thing to do myself how much would a shop charge to add an extention or change the lower unit if I supply the parts? I have been offered an...
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    I can not find basic parts for my johnson

    I am looking for real basic parts for my 18 hp johnson 1961 fd-15. I need a carb kit with float. and a tune up kit. I thought that these would be real basic. I found the carb kit without the float but i want to replace the float also while i have the thing open I can not even find anyone the...
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    oem manual

    I plan on doing some work on a 1961 18 hp johnson FD-15. I want to know which manual I need owners/parts/or repair I imagine i need the repair. I am having a hard time finding where to get one. tried ebay and google. I would like to get one used. the price tag on a new one is a little too...
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    what range of tiller handles will fit my johnson?

    1961 model # fd-15 johnson 18 hp I have been told that the 5.5, 7.5, 10, 15, and 18 hp handles from 1957 and newer will fit is this true? does not need to look correct at the moment just needs to be functional until I can find the right one at a good price.
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    need parts for 1961 johnson 18hp anyone have links

    need parts for a 18 hp johnson was told it was model # fd 15 1961 need the dial that goes on the front that controls lean anyone know where I can get used cosmetic parts like this
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    No model # on my johnson

    I have read through other posts about finding year of motors the plate that holds that info is gone. the freeze plug has # but looks like it is just a sierial #. when I google pictures of similar year johnsons it is impossible to narrow it down. I was hoping some one that knows more that me...
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