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    1955 Johnson 25 electric start - Points problems?

    Did some searching, not finding anything on the latest hurdle with my 1955 25hp electric start. Upon installing new coils, wires etc, I went to set the points and have found that they are not contacting the cam surface at all. No matter how much I adjust the screw back and forth the cam side...
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    1955 Johnson 25 electric start - no piston markings on flywheel?

    Im currently working on a 1955 Johnson 25hp electric start (RDE-17 I believe?). I found a great video on youtube from a gentleman who shows how to fine tune the points on these motors (something he learned from here on iBoats). In his video, the flywheel has a marking for each piston that...
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    Lower Unit how-to or tutorial?

    Looking to see if I can find a tutorial on rebuilding the lower unit on an OMC 1955 25hp (or equivalent). Ive never rebuilt a lower unit and dont mind learning from a book (if the topic is covered). Needing some help, or to be pointed in the right direction for a video/tutorial/how-to etc...
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    1955 Johnson 3hp

    Awhile back last summer I acquired both a 57 evinrude 35hp and a 55 johnson 3hp (JW-11) as part of a package deal. Being that its cold out, I have started to finally get some other projects done and would like to restore this little motor. This little 3hp isnt seized up and pulls over easily...
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    1957 Evinrude 35hp

    First things first. I just picked up a 1957 Evinrude from another forum member this evening. This motor does seem to have some issues, but I decided to chance the purchase in favor of beginning a new hobby. If anything, this will be a learning experience, however, I am mechanically inclined...
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