Re: Newbie Questions Restoring 1957 Johnson 18hp FDE-11

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December 7, 2017 at 1:28 am #68334
frankr
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    Hm-m-m-m-, kind of a judgement call on the pitted crank. I would be more concerned at why is it pitted in the first place? Might be concerned enough to open it up and check the bearing for pitting. That can be fatal.

    The baffle plate is supposed to keep water, exhaust, and nasty away from the end of the crankshaft & seal area. Opinions vary as to how effective it is. I’ll let others give theirs.