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1952-1967 Evinrude and Johnson 3 HP Lightwin Tune Up Project
1954-1964 Jonnson CD Series 5.5 HP Seahorse same as Evinrude Fisherman Tune Up Project
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From: Patrick
Date: 12 Oct 2008
Time: 22:43:02 -0500
Remote Name: 67.166.169.131
I pulled a fouled plug from my 2000, 5 HP Johnson outboard. I replaced the plug but the engine will not start. I pulled the new plug and it had oil on it. Do I need to pull apart and clean the combustion chamber as well?
From: Tom Travis
Date: 28 Jun 2005
Time: 15:09:36 -0500
Remote Name: 63.252.160.20
My understanding is that is was 16:1 when they used 30 weight oil. Now days use 24:1 on the older motors with the needle bearings. Some shops use 32:1 for everything but you definately don't want to use 50:1. Pistons on these older motors with 3 rings need more oil.