1958 Johnson 10(QD-19)

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  • August 11, 2025 at 10:31 am #298858
    JDABBOTT
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      I pulled the flywheel to work on magneto. As the flywheel came off the spring on the crankshaft popped up. Is this normal?

      August 11, 2025 at 11:09 am #298859
      RICHARD A. WHITE
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        I believe the spring is to hold the carbon seal down…so yes

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        August 13, 2025 at 2:53 pm #298932
        fleetwin
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          Yes, the spring is meant to hold that crazy upper seal components in place.  Usually the flywheel key holds the spring down somewhat but it is possible to the spring/cap to sneak by the key I guess.  Probably best to secure the spring and cap down below the flywheel key before reinstaling the flywheel to avoid damage when the flywheel is reinstalled.

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