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  1. IronWill

    Johnson 24:1 vs 50:1 Ratio

    Sorry if this has been discussed before. I?m currently running a 64 model 40hp Johnson that calls for 50:1mix. I have a spare 63 model 40hp. I?d like to dig in and do a complete overhaul of the 63. I?d like to know what Johnson did to change the mix ratios between the model years. I?d like...
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    Plywood transom replacement...

    Hello all... I'm going to redo the transom on my boat using two sheets of marine ply. Question: Do ya'll.. 1) sandwich a layer of fiberglass cloth in between the two sheets of plywood? or 2) epoxy only? or 3) Assemble dry? Thanks...
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    1963 40hp RDS 25D Parts reference help please?

    Hello Fellas?.me again? I have a 1964 RDSL 40hp long shaft motor. I?m swapping out a 1963 RDS 25D short shaft lower unit to make the 64 a short shaft motor. The 64 lower case is pretty dinged up and has a broken fin and the 63 case is in good shape except for one thing? ?the needle bearing...
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    1965 Johnson 40hp Water Intake Screen

    The water intake screen is old and full of tar type crud. Is the screen servicable by removing the plug? Is the plug remove by drilling and pulling it out with a slap hammer? After a bit of searching I cannot find a replacemnet plug. Any thoughts? Thank again folks... -Will
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    Bet ya'll never knew how Jeeps Wranglers were born!

    Here?s a glimpse into how Wranglers are born. They are actually mined from the Earth?Hu da thunked dat! http://imageevent.com/torquer/buriedjeep?p=0&w=1&n=1&c=4&m=-1&s=0&y=1&z=3&l=5
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    Old Gauge Q...

    I have one of those old trim plates with the ignition key and choke button. However, I'm missing the gauge in the middle. Does anyone know what the gauge is that goes in that place. The gauge in question is the one to the left of the steering wheel... Thanks...
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    Old Cable Steer Q...

    What do you all use to hold the cable in place when it's all setup? I'm talking about when you pull the cable tight, what do you use to keep it tight and secure? Thank again folks, -Will
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    40HP RDS-25D (1963) and RDSL-26R (1964) Compatibility

    40HP RDS-25D (1963) and RDSL-26R (1964) Compatibility I need some help from the experts again please? I have a 1964 Johnson RDSL-26R long shaft that?s all tuned up and running good. I found a 1963 RDS-25D short shaft. I will like to make my ?64 a short shaft. Question is the ?63 lower unit...
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    1955 Crestliner Voyager

    Well, seeing how I?ve been poking some of ya?lls minds with questions on the ol? Johnson motor, figured I?d post up on the boat itself? Had a few extra bucks this past December and decided to take on a boat project for the kids and me to use this summer. This is my first boat project and don?t...
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    Just Scored On Ebay!!!!

    I just scored a hard copy of one of those high dollar Johnson manuals on ebay for a whoppin' $20.37 shipped to my door!!! I didn't know that my wife had the vid cam on me when I bidding and won!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9SkkxeP9Cs&feature=related Whoooohooo!!!!
  11. IronWill

    Parts cross-reference?

    Motor=1964 Johnson 40hp RDSL-26R Hello, Is there a chart somewhere on the net that shows compatibility of swapping parts on outboards? Basically what part fits what year(s)? I?m after a lower unit case for cosmetic purpose only. There is a broken rib on mine. There?re a few on ebay that...
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    Exhaust Cover Seal Ring?The Big One

    Motor=1964 Johnson 40hp RDSL-26R I discovered that I need a new seal ring for the exhaust cover. Part #305672. Item #39 in the image. I also discovered that they are worth their weight in gold! Before I bite the bullet on a new one, has anyone had any luck making one from some sort of...
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    Carb Kit for a '64

    Motor=1964 Johnson 40hp Outboard RDSL-26R While looking up the carb kit part # for this engine, I quickly noticed that the list skips 1964. What are my options? Thanks, -Will
  14. IronWill

    Johnson Ship Master Control Cables...

    Are replacement cables available for the old style Johnson Ship Master controls like the one in the image below? If so, would you be so kind as to let me know who the vendor is. Thank you. -Will
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    Some Q's about a 1964 Johnson 40hp

    I just recently got a hold of a 1964 Johnson 40hp Outboard RDSL-26R. I have a manual on the way but it?ll be a few days ?till it gets here. Meanwhile, I thought that I?d pick up a few things for it while I have the time. 1) What does RDSL-26R mean to us common folk? 2) I read up somewhere that...
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    Which Steering?

    Hello all?I?m new to these waters? I recently acquired a 1955 Crestliner Voyager 15 foot with a ?65 Johnson 40HP in need of fixing up. It?s been used as a fishing boat using stick steering. I want to get the steering back to the original position. My question is which steering system is...
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