Re: Johnson CD & RD Crank taper question

[Bob Wight]

This begs a question I’ve had in the past. I have seen numerous conflicting directions on how to install the flywheel key. Some say key face parallel to crank centerline and others say key face parallel to crank taper. I have a copy of an Evinrude service bulletin somewhere that clearly indicated parallel to taper. So which should it be? And does it perhaps differ according to motor HP size?

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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