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    Prop slippage?

    johnson 18 hp fd-19 So I took the boat out yesterday after resealing the lower end. When I had it apart everything look perfect inside, and it went back together great. Actually its pretty simple. So at the end of the day Im heading back to the dock running at 3/4 throttle and the motor...
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    Do I install both seals?

    Im putting a new lower end seal kit in my Johnson 18hp fd-19. I pulled out the old seal below the waterpump and it was about twice the thickness of the new seals (Sierra). I measured and it looks like both seals would fit in. What should I do? Thanks. [/IMG]
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    synchronization question

    1965 johnson 18 hp fd-19 How critical is it? Im following the procedure in my seloc manual and when I adjust it I cant line up the cam follower with the mark on the cam plate. I have used up the adjustment on the plate and the follower is a 1/4" short of reaching the mark. I have rebuilt...
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    How much anchor chain?

    I need to attach some chain to my slip anchor. My boat is a small 14' aluminum fishing boat, its not very heavy. I have read about 6' would be enough, sound correct? Thanks.
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    Thank you!

    To all who responded to my questions and giving me helpful advice, thank you very much! This is a great website with some very knowledgeble people. My 65 johnson 18 hp is running like a champ. The advice that was given to me here probably saved me hundreds of dollars not having to take it to a...
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    plastic prop nut

    I noticed that the nut that holds my prop on is made out of plastic. Other than the cotter pin thats all that holds it on. Anyone ever have a problem with one? Engine is a 1965 Johnson 18 hp. Thanks.
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    Points were set to .013

    1965 Johnson 18 hp I pulled the fly wheel off to check out the ignition system, This motor is new to me. Anyways it had all new stuff. So I checked the points and they were at .013. So I filed them and reset them. It ran good at wot and it idled fine but I noticed it was loading up while...
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    Where are my carb adjustment screws?

    1965 johnson 18 hp fd-19 I took a good look at the carb last night and I dont see any air/fuel mixture screws. The only adjustment I see is the slow speed mixture knob on the front of the motor. Also where do I adjust my idle? Mine seems a little high. I have a manual ordered but havent...
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    1965 Johnson 18 hp tune up kit

    I want to get a tune up kit and wanted to know what brand? Is everyone happy with Sierra? I also want to buy new coils too so what brand on those. Thanks guys. Model# FD-19
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    johnson 18 hp missing carb linkage

    I just bought this engine and noticed Im missing a part of the accelerator linkage. Can anyone show me a picture or give me a p/n of what Im missing? If you even have one I will be buy it. My finger is holding the loose linkage that acctuates the butterfly. Another view. The red arrow is...
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    johnson 18 hp new water pump but no water coming out

    1965 johnson 18 hp fd-19 I just bought this motor and swapped out the water pump with a new sierra kit 18-3377. It wasnt pumping water before the swap because the old impeller was in bad shape. I got this one installed and Im not getting water coming out of the tell tale hole. I have the whole...
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