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  1. KathyD19

    '56 Johnson Javelin Shift/Throttle problem

    Re: '56 Johnson Javelin Shift/Throttle problem Well, here's the final voyage for the season. My brother from California (not the stubborn one that refuses to take a picture in the old boat) was in town and wanted to go out for a spin so together we got mom in it and took it out a little bit...
  2. KathyD19

    '56 Johnson Javelin Shift/Throttle problem

    Re: '56 Johnson Javelin Shift/Throttle problem Drumroll...............we have "pee"!!! Must have not had it lined up properly in the water tube, that's all I can think of. So happy when I saw that water spraying out of the back (and I did run the garden hose up and through the water tube first...
  3. KathyD19

    '56 Johnson Javelin Shift/Throttle problem

    Re: '56 Johnson Javelin Shift/Throttle problem Keep thinking about this...it's so hard to get everything lined up and reinserted when putting the LU back in, so I'm wondering about the water tube. Attaching two pictures here and wondering if there is anything missing, such as a the "pump...
  4. KathyD19

    '56 Johnson Javelin Shift/Throttle problem

    Re: '56 Johnson Javelin Shift/Throttle problem Well, I moved forward and took off the LU. Found an obvious problem with the replacement impeller: the notch on the impeller had slipped off the key of the shaft. I have no idea why/how that happened because I was careful to be sure it was on there...
  5. KathyD19

    '56 Johnson Javelin Shift/Throttle problem

    Re: '56 Johnson Javelin Shift/Throttle problem Here you go. I'm gonna head back outside now that the rain has passed and try to use the electric starter to check compression now.
  6. KathyD19

    '56 Johnson Javelin Shift/Throttle problem

    Re: '56 Johnson Javelin Shift/Throttle problem Thanks again guys, for giving me ideas and lifting my spirits. With both plugs out it will turn (although it's testing my muscles!) Didn't really notice a 'lub dub" feel or sound but then I'm inside the boat yanking on the starter rope (and maybe...
  7. KathyD19

    '56 Johnson Javelin Shift/Throttle problem

    Re: '56 Johnson Javelin Shift/Throttle problem MUCH PROGRESS TODAY!! Thanks to some hand-holding and reassurance that yes, I was supposed to remove and replace that prop shaft seal from the housing, I hunkered down and got 'er done! I replaced that and also used the seal puller to take out the...
  8. KathyD19

    '56 Johnson Javelin Shift/Throttle problem

    Re: '56 Johnson Javelin Shift/Throttle problem Hi Chris! WOW!!!! This thread is getting answers from Australia now?? I'm honored to have so many folks helping out, from the U.S., Canada and now you! Is the blue color you're noticing on the far right in this picture I'm reposting now (off a...
  9. KathyD19

    '56 Johnson Javelin Shift/Throttle problem

    Re: '56 Johnson Javelin Shift/Throttle problem OR as I researched I found a link on here where someone else had a motor where when they went to take it apart to replace this seal, there were TWO of the same seals, set up back to back. http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=524462 So I...
  10. KathyD19

    '56 Johnson Javelin Shift/Throttle problem

    Re: '56 Johnson Javelin Shift/Throttle problem SO frustrated! I should be able to figure this one out. After much searching and looking at the exploded diagram, etc. I figured that the replacement part HAD to go in the center of the old part, that the center of the old one had to pop out. But...
  11. KathyD19

    '56 Johnson Javelin Shift/Throttle problem

    Re: '56 Johnson Javelin Shift/Throttle problem Have started the surgery...replaced propshaft bearing O ring quite simply but kinda stuck on the next one, the Propshaft seal (B) in the diagram of parts above. I'm not quite sure where this is supposed to go..does it go inside of the "housing" for...
  12. KathyD19

    '56 Johnson Javelin Shift/Throttle problem

    Re: '56 Johnson Javelin Shift/Throttle problem The seal replacement kit is here. I've attached a photo of everything laid out and labeled with letters...can someone please help me identify where everything is supposed to go? I know that "F" are the ones that go on the drain and vent screws for...
  13. KathyD19

    '56 Johnson Javelin Shift/Throttle problem

    Re: '56 Johnson Javelin Shift/Throttle problem
  14. KathyD19

    '56 Johnson Javelin Shift/Throttle problem

    Re: '56 Johnson Javelin Shift/Throttle problem Ok, I can't seem to get the top off completely, seems to be attached at that point at the back top, which I think is where that phillips screw attaches that I am not supposed to remove (like I accidentally did before when I was draining the gear...
  15. KathyD19

    '56 Johnson Javelin Shift/Throttle problem

    Re: '56 Johnson Javelin Shift/Throttle problem Success Part 1: With the help of a mechanic who had an impact driver (and vise grips after the first blow took sheered off part of the top of the bolt), got the water pump housing open, cleaned up and impeller replaced (then bought my own impact...
  16. KathyD19

    '56 Johnson Javelin Shift/Throttle problem

    Re: '56 Johnson Javelin Shift/Throttle problem Part One of Tear Down repair!! Had absolutely NO problems removing the LU from the rest of the motor, had been soaking the bolts with WD 40 for days so I'm sure that helped. Removed prop as well. O ring at top of of driveshaft is there but has a...
  17. KathyD19

    '56 Johnson Javelin Shift/Throttle problem

    Re: '56 Johnson Javelin Shift/Throttle problem So I need to remove the bottom nut/bolt first, as seen in this picture, right? And then should I remove the propeller while the LU is still attached to the rest of the motor? I can do this, I know I can, I'm just imagining taking it off and either...
  18. KathyD19

    '56 Johnson Javelin Shift/Throttle problem

    Hey everyone, need some more advice! I've taken my restored boat/motor out on the lake 3 times so far since getting it up and running and it's fired up and run perfectly. Until today. I was getting ready to take my mom out for the first time on it (in more than 40 years!) so I had it in the...
  19. KathyD19

    Advice on proper Trim position

    Finally have had the opportunity to take my boat out on the lake a few times since restoring it and now that I know how to tilt up the motor (manually, not powered), I need to know what the proper trim setting is for this. The motor is a 1956 Johnson Javelin 30 hp and the boat is a 14 foot...
  20. KathyD19

    A heartfelt thank you to the wonderful people on this forum!!!

    SUCCESS-The Re-Launch of my boat after 40 years! When I started this boat motor restoration this summer I knew absolutely less than nothing about anything mechanical. The only help I had was YouTube videos, advice from a former neighbor who mainly only knew newer motors and thank God I found...
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