Re: 1932 Johnson K-50 cylinder, etc.

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While you have the powerhead off the leg, take a good look at the exhaust manifold on the leg and the double 90degree turn it makes into the leg.

That area and the passage all the way down to the L/U are famous for carboning up. It makes the engine difficult to start and very slow to wind up. Wire brush, Seafoam, and maybe some gentle walnut blasting (no sandblasting as this pebbles the inner surfaces and gives carbon a great footing to re-anchor).