Home Forum Ask A Member Late 50’s Johnson 18 hp compression? Re: Late 50’s Johnson 18 hp compression?

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fleetwin
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    Yeah, looking to be a 1957 model. Sure looks like it has had a hard life indeed, especially on that stupid pontoon rig. I’m guessing you should see around 100PSI for compression. I would check/drain the gear lube also, look for water. Pontoon duty may have really messed up the clutch dog/forward gear as well….