A 1956 model would be a QD-17, so not sure if you have a QD-17 or QD-18. The cam follower spring on my 1958 10hp hooks to the magneto support plate (the brass ring under the mag plate). Photo included here.
Bob
1937 Champion D2C Deluxe Lite Twin
1954 Johnson CD-11
1955 Johnson QD-16
1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18
1958 Johnson QD-19
1958 Johnson FD-12
1959 Johnson QD-20
“Every 20 minute job is only a broken bolt away from a 3-day project.”
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