Reply To: Johnson QD-16 base gasket

[Don]

OK, well that is strange.  I wouldn’t think that the gasket/baffle kit would have even been available in 1955.  This engine has the nice carbon seal set up for the lower crankshaft seal, so I would just use the original 303892 thicker gasket, the baffle isn’t needed.  But do make sure to clean out the crank/driveshaft splines and lube them liberally prior to gearcase installation.  Don’t put the moly lube on top of the driveshaft though.