Re: 18hp FD14 1960 Johnson

[Bob Wight]

As fleetwin noted, misalignment of the water tube is usually the cause of difficulties in getting the pump grommet engaged onto the tube. Also make sure the lower screw on the shift rod connector is NOT installed when you try to slide the gearcase up into the housing.

Bob

1937 Champion D2C Deluxe Lite Twin
1954 Johnson CD-11
1955 Johnson QD-16
1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18
1957 Evinrude 3022
1958 Johnson QD-19
1958 Johnson FD-12
1959 Johnson QD-20
1982 Evinrude 25hp

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