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    Re-Assembly 6R72D Johnson 6 HP Powerhead to Casing

    You could be right about the compression gauge. I have an old timer, and a new one from Napa that was a bit expensive. But it still looks like China made and not great. I'll try both and see if there is a difference. I didn't check the head gasket. I guess I need to get that fuel and just...
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    Re-Assembly 6R72D Johnson 6 HP Powerhead to Casing

    All put back together. Haven't tried it yet. I need fuel. One last thing that has me a bit concerned is compression. One cylinder is about 58 and one is about 60. I have rings for it, but didn't want to go that far unless necessary.
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    Re-Assembly 6R72D Johnson 6 HP Powerhead to Casing

    I wasn't quite comfortable with the loose bolt / loctite idea, although it is probably a perfectly viable solution. So I found two small perhaps credit card thin or less washers and put them between the mount and the pull start. Tightened it down and it seems to work perfectly. I would still...
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    Re-Assembly 6R72D Johnson 6 HP Powerhead to Casing

    OK, will give it a try. But I'd love to know what the right fix would be.
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    Re-Assembly 6R72D Johnson 6 HP Powerhead to Casing

    Getting this thing back together and ran into another little issue. The pull start mechanism is kind of binding when I tighten down the two top retaining bolts. It seems pretty good if they are a bit loose. But the second they get tightened down it binds. Can anyone say what I need to replace...
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    Re-Assembly 6R72D Johnson 6 HP Powerhead to Casing

    Good deal. Got the shaft and parts mounted and put together. Ready to mount. Now if I could only find those pesky bolts. :( If anyone has photos and maybe measurements for those mounting bolts I'd be grateful. I can probably source them at Ace. I made a pretty good search effort with no...
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    Re-Assembly 6R72D Johnson 6 HP Powerhead to Casing

    Well, I got the new impeller installed and the lower back into place. Getting ready to mount the powerhead and ran into a big question. I got a new gasket for this. But I see a gap where the frame meets the powerhead. Looks like something might have gone there, but I have no idea. You can...
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    Re-Assembly 6R72D Johnson 6 HP Powerhead to Casing

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    Re-Assembly 6R72D Johnson 6 HP Powerhead to Casing

    This is my first motor restore. I put an add on Marketplace (FB) on a whim, and I now own 10 outboard motors.
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    Re-Assembly 6R72D Johnson 6 HP Powerhead to Casing

    Thanks! Will give it a read. You guys are great! This forum is great!
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    Re-Assembly 6R72D Johnson 6 HP Powerhead to Casing

    Makes sense. Many thanks!
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    Re-Assembly 6R72D Johnson 6 HP Powerhead to Casing

    Another great tip! Will just rotating the prop in gear solve this when it hits that slot?
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    Re-Assembly 6R72D Johnson 6 HP Powerhead to Casing

    That does make sense to me. I'm grateful for the info. Better to do it once right. When I dropped the lower the pin was cheered and I wasn't familiar with the motor. Thanks!
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    Re-Assembly 6R72D Johnson 6 HP Powerhead to Casing

    I guess what I don't understand is how to put it together, not the order so much. Do I mount the powerhead on the case first, then insert the lower unit / shaft with all these parts up into it?
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    Re-Assembly 6R72D Johnson 6 HP Powerhead to Casing

    Hi All. New here. So I bought this old motor and took it apart to repair water pump and other odds and ends. When I removed the powerhead from the exhaust casing some washer type stuff fell out. Should have been more careful of course. So I bought most of those parts new here and want to...
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