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    1963 40 hp johnson electric shift outboard model RK-25D fuel line question

    I have a 1963 40 hp Johnson electric shift outboard model RK-25D (that has not been started in 20+ years if not longer) that I am trying to restore. I want to replace all the fuel lines with new ones. (worried about dry rotted lines) What I am wondering is. What size fuels lines does this...
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    shop/repair manual question.

    i have a 1963 40 hp Johnson outboard model RK-25D sitting on a 1963 razorback ski boat. I have been wanting to rebuild the carbs and replace the impeller since i got it from my grandfather. The only problem i have is that i have searched the net looking for a shop/repair manual for the motor...
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    1963 and 1964 parts question

    I have a 1963 40 hp johnson electric shift outboard model RD25D that i am useing on my boat right now. I know a guy who wants to sell me a 1964 40 hp johnson electric shift outboard model RKL 26R real cheap. There is nothing wrong with the motor that he wants to sell me. I even think that it...
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    1963 40 hp johnson electric shift compression readings

    I have a 1963 40 hp johnson electric shift outboard model RD25D and was wondering what is a good reading when doing the compression check? I tried to do a search but could not find anything on this. When i did the check i was getting 105 psi on both cylinders is that good for this model? or...
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    compression readings

    i have a 1963 Johnson 40hp model RK-25D I was wondering what should be a good reading on the compression check? I have yet to do one, but was going to soon and really wanted to know what wass good to have. Thanks.
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    Nav light question

    I have a 1963 Razorback ski boat with a 1963 Johson 40hp electicmatic out board. My grandfather bought this boat new, and now after all this time i am trying to restore it for him(well mostly for me) but any way. my question is. Is there a set way of wiring up the nav light to one kind of boat...
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    Gas tank question

    I have a 1963 johnson super sea horse electramatic 40 hp Model # RK-25. I was wondering what kind of tank does this outboard take?is it the pressurized tank or not? I am trying to find a metal tank to replace the one my grandfather lost or threw out. any help would be great thanks.
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    sealing screw holes

    I am restoring a 1963 razorback ski boat and was wanting to remove the lights and tie down to be able to clean up the paint a little bit and i know someone who will re chrome the light and tie down. The question that i have is. When i go and replace the screws what would be good to use to help...
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    3M™ Marine Fiberglass Restorer and Wax

    Here is what the 3M™ Marine Fiberglass Restorer and Wax is suppose to do. (Liquid, fiberglass restorer and wax designed to remove HEAVY oxidation, chalking, fading, minor scratches, rust and exhaust stains; plus provide protection on fiberglass/gelcoat and marine topside paints.) Has anyone used...
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    1963 razorback ski boat

    I have a 1963 razor back ski boat, and was wondering if anyone had a wireing diagram for the lights? I have looked at the only website i could find on these boats, but it was not much help. so any help would be great thanks. It has the front blue and red light and the rear white light.
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    Service Manuals

    I was wondering do they made a service manual to a specific year model? I have seen many different ones, but they cover many different years. The one i got is o.k. but it only shows how to do things once you get to a certain point in the project. I was wondering if there is one that shows you...
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    Parts and fuel questions

    I have a 1963 johnson 40 hp super sea horse electricmatic model # RK 25D. I am wondering how hard is it to change out the impeller? water pump? Do you know where i could get these parts? I saw a impeller on here for it, and a few other parts and seals that would not hurt to change out. Also i am...
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    Water in Hull

    I have posted here before about getting my grandfathers 1963 razorback ski boat. Well I was able to bring it home this Saturday. When I was moveing it around I noticed a sloshing sound that sounded like it was comeing from inside the hull. I asked my grandfather about this, and he said that he...
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    1963 razorback ski boat

    I was told that i could get my grandfathers 1963 razorback ski boat. Something i can just to goof off in and take the kids out on the lake. (plus it is free)Also something to spend some time on and clean up. Both my grandfather and dad have told me that it is not worth the time and effort to...
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    1963 40 hp johnson sea horse electrmatic

    I live in North Georgia, and was told by my grandfather that I could have his 1963 razorback ski boat. It has a 1963 40 hp seahorse electrmatic outboard.(do not know the model number yet because I have not picked it up) My question is. The outboard, and boat has been sitting outside for at...
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