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    tinkerman
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      Does anyone have a NOS distributor cap for a 58 Johnson 50 hp. I’ve found some online but prices are CRAZY not sure if this is my trouble or not but read they could give problems. Gonna rebuild the carb replace the plugs wires points and distributor cap other than these IDK. it ran great but started running sluggish lately anyway thanks

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      #244751
      frankr
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        I wouldn’t replace it for no other reason than “just because”.

        #244752
        tinkerman
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          Frank you gotta understand I’m a tinkerer not a certified mechanic (wish I was lol) I’m just trying to do the obvious things first. I checked the fire on all the plugs and was getting spark but it was more orange than I liked so I’m thinking maybe a firing problem. It sat up for 40 years before I got it with carbs drained . I took the cover off and looked at the float and bowl and it really looked like brand new. I cleaned the points and distributor cap already. I think I may change the points and plug wires first and then go from there. I DID order a carb rebuild kit and may try that if plug wires and points don’t do it. Thanks for any input I do appreciate it

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