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30 HP Johnson 56, $175 needs work, NOW with Pix!
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<blockquote data-quote="Pappy" data-source="post: 292160" data-attributes="member: 3278"><p>Your engine will absolutely need to run on 24:1. Do not let Bubba or Billy Bob the local mechanic tell you anything different! Johnson did not switch to 50:1 until 1964. Don't worry about plug fouling, it will be a non-issue.</p><p>If the lower unit does leak....9 times out of 10 it is the shift rod seal leaking. Not difficult to change if you have the tool. If not you can take the housing to a dealer and have them change out that seal for you. The rest is easy. </p><p>Make sure you put a new water pump in it as well as new ignition parts. You will probably need a carb kit as well. Those engines run like watches and pull like army tanks! Tons of low end power and respectable on top end as well.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Pappy, post: 292160, member: 3278"] Your engine will absolutely need to run on 24:1. Do not let Bubba or Billy Bob the local mechanic tell you anything different! Johnson did not switch to 50:1 until 1964. Don't worry about plug fouling, it will be a non-issue. If the lower unit does leak....9 times out of 10 it is the shift rod seal leaking. Not difficult to change if you have the tool. If not you can take the housing to a dealer and have them change out that seal for you. The rest is easy. Make sure you put a new water pump in it as well as new ignition parts. You will probably need a carb kit as well. Those engines run like watches and pull like army tanks! Tons of low end power and respectable on top end as well. [/QUOTE]
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