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    1957 johnson 75 ad11

    I was given this motor. I trie I was given this motor. I tried to start it and I don't get any movement. It doen't turn overat all any suggestions how to free it up? "Thanks" in advance
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    Correct Propeller

    "I'm trying to find out wh "I'm trying to find out what the correct propeller is for a 1959 Johnson Seahorse 18hp, and if possible 3 vs 4 blade, size and proper pitch. I was told 9 x 10 or 9 1/2 x 11 it doesn't matter. Help, I don't know one from the other. THANKS, in advance I use the boat for...
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    Hard to start after sitting Continued

    "1959 Johnson (FD-13) "1959 Johnson (FD-13) I had the carb cleaned and rebuilt, not sure how to check points.I know you have to remove the flywheel, whats next? and what is the proper gap for the point to be set at? What I have noticed is that when I pressurize the tank no gas goes to the...
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    Hard To Start After Sitting

    "I have a 1959 Johnson 18 hp & "I have a 1959 Johnson 18 hp (FD-13)I can get the motor started after about 60 pulls maybe more. I prime the primer button until its very firm I then pull and pull and pull, it eventually starts. Throuhout the day the motor starts fine. I let the motor sit a week...
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    Gas Oil Mix 1959 Johnson 18 HP

    Need help finding out what the Need help finding out what the correct mix of gas and oil is for a 1959 Johnson Sea Horse 18 model# FD-13. I was told that 8oz. oil to 1 gallon of gas. Is this correct? Thanks for the help in advance.
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