HI All-
I have the original starter for my motor.
I was needing to change out the brushes.
I already have the new ones.
Was wondering if anyone here knows what type of solder was used
back then, because we can't get it to melt!!
It's extremely hard and short of putting a torch to it,
it just...
Re: 66 Duo-Craft Restore
Since you asked-- LOL
She is a RDE-19 1957 Johnson 35HP Sea Horse.
She has the electrical of the 58.
She has not ran for 12 years and was full of water when I got her.
The lower drain hole was plugged with debris.
Got motor running at the end of last summer.. YAY...
HI All-
The boys have deserted me, so my boat an I are quietly spending quality time
together in the garage.
Can only work as weather permits here. I don't like being cold!
Sanding and patching - getting ready for a little paint.
Working on restoring some of the old chrome pieces.
This...
Re: O/B Engine Stand
It's called a JET PAC 100. I do NOT have any info on it.
Someone here told me that it has to do with injecting more air into the system.
I have researched but cannot locate any info.
Wanted to say thanks for the: Building an O/B motor stand - Instructional
It's awesome..
Got my motor off the transom and onto the stand today.
So easy even a girl can build it !!!
Sorry for the pics of the naked motor. :faint2:
Rapunzel
Hi all,
Was cleaning out the boat today taking things all the way apart.
I found this pennant/flag buried under a bunch of debris, behind the interior rail boards.
I can not identify what it means.
Can anyone??
SHE LIVES!!!!! Happy Happy Happy :)
I got her started for about 45 seconds 2 times today.
The Hubbs actually got up from watching the race and came to the back door to see;
and the neighbor was peeking out the patio door. lol
I still have some work to do and adjusting and tuning and...
Re: Question: 1957 35hp Johnson Sea Horse- Magneto area
Thanks for the help.
Pretty sure I got it all back in place.
Just hope i got everything clean enough. It was really bad
greasy and gummy feeling over everything.
It was getting dark so I had to stop for the evening.
Any one know...
Help- I have 2 Q's...
I made all new connections for the spark plug wires.
Am I suppose to leave a bit of wire from the center
of the plug wire or cut them flush for the connections to the coils??
The new coils have the little spike looking thing inside them with new boots.
After taking the...
Re: 57 Johnson 35hp cant lift motor
It looks like if I push part #110 down it will only wedge into the tilt pin even more and make it tighter.
Left side
Right side
HI -
Having trouble trying to lift the motor. The hooks are released from the locking pin.
It seems like the mechanism for the locking pin is stuck.
Johnson Lower Unit Group Parts for 1957 35hp RD-19 Outboard Motor
It's Part #110 that I cant get to move. That releases the tilt pin??? (Pic...
I'm new here.
Been lurking for about a week now trying to learn all I can about my motor and boat.
My dad got it for a song because he sure can't dance! LOL
He gave it to me for my boys to work on and enjoy.
It's been sitting for a few years and needs a little work.
Wanted to share pics
Any...
