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

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December 7, 2017 at 5:32 am #68343
DAN ANDERSON
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    You say it is pitting, but could it be residue from the old seal? I’m with FrankR if it is pitting. You just about got to look & see if the rod bearings have been effected if you think moisture has been present. Any damage to the rod bearings will result in a short life for the motor.
    If on the other hand you could remove the residue with a sharp pick tool them you might could clean up the crank & the new seal I sent would be fine. Here is hoping! Let me know when you get the parts.

    Dan in TN