I’m helping a friend replace the impeller in his ’56 RDE-18 Johnson 30 HP. Can someone provide a part number for me for the impeller. Also is Sierra ok? any info or suggestion appreciated! Thx.
Just wanted to advise a friend. He has a near perfectly restored ’56 Johnson. The new paint job is the best I’ve ever seen. He said he had it done at a body shop in Wisconsin. I’m doing the water pump for him and he does not seem to be knowledgeable about the motor. I’m going through the ignition, carb, lower unit oil and new impeller for him.
I believe you will find the 30hp has needle bearings on the wrist pins. They were known to disintegrate, but not because of oil. Anyhow, the mix was 1/2 pint per gallon for convenience in mixing small batches. But the full 6 gallon tank called for a quart of oil (24:1)