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    1956 Johnson 30hp Boat Launch

    Hi Guys, My motor seems to be running great, but wont plane off. I have a top speed of 8 mph. Can you watch my video of the motor and share your thoughts. Thanks, very much Jim http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00cUvPaD19A
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    1956 Johnson 30hp performance

    Hey guys i thought this motor would be adequate........................but its not doing the trick. Im having a hard time getting my new boat to plane off. Pleasae take a look at this video and let me know what you think, Thanks Jim http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00cUvPaD19A
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    Fuel Pump Conversion Test Video

    I meant to document this conversion, but it went so easy and quickly, it was done before I turned on the camera. Here is a link to a video of the motor running with the new fuel pump. Motor is runing badly. Any advice would be appreciated http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hejMLYyELp0 Thanks Jim
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    Did my 1956 30hp fuel ump conversion see video/short shaft transome height

    i used a seirra pump off a mid 70's OMC 35 hp motor. Thanks for all your help. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZGSJvU-6YU I also have some transome height idssues. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=La7o-7oMp6g Thanks Jim
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    New York State Hull Identification Number

    Hi Guys, Im having a problem getting the local authorities to come and issue me my H.I.N so I can register the boat I spent 300 hours building this past winter. "Wrong Season" they tell me, "there out patroling the waters" ( as they should be ). No time for my H.I.N. Does anyone know what...
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    1956 Johnson fuel pump conversion

    I was wondering what you thought about this.....................What's stopping me from mounting this pump on the transome and using the original outlet for the crankcase pressure ( the one that presurized the tank ) to power the new diaphram pump. then simply run a fuel line from the tank to...
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    1956 Johnson 30 hp

    Hi guys, My name is Jim and Im new to the forum. This is a pic of my 56 Johnson 30 hp. I found it in a going out of business auction in NYC. This motor was a decoration at a seafood restaurant for 30+ years, I bought it, fired it up, changed the water pump, and since I couldnt buy a boat that...
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