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    Lifting the Johnson

    Re: Lifting the Johnson Got the new starter lug soldered on. It is a bit bigger than the old one but I can always make the connector bigger if I have to. brushes were in excellent condition, eveyrthing looked good. After all this worked when I got it, just the lug was badly cracked and...
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    Lifting the Johnson

    Re: Lifting the Johnson I finished reworking the electrical box. It came out quite well. I reused the voltage regulator, I'm pretty sure it is still working (although not sure. Also not sure which terminals are what). But, all I need is the starter motor fixed and I can fire it up again!
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    Was this trailer made at a facory, or is it a frankentrailer?

    March-April 20013 127 | Flickr - Photo Sharing! Can anyone identify this trailer? Someone painted it an awesome "special" blue color over everything including the rust. I think it says COX on the fender if you look real close right above the wheel. I would like to know what year it is too. When...
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    Spark plugs and wires

    On the 1959 Johnson Super Sea Horse 50 HP, do the plug wires "screw in" to the distributor cap? I have tried to get them out but the tip became detached and is stuck in there. I have to get it out of there and I don't want to try the others if they screw in. I am replacing all the wires if I can...
  5. 59 Fatty

    Starter lug broke off!

    While rewiring the motor, I noticed that the lug was loose on the side of the starter. When I touched it, the dang thing fell off. Does anyone know how to re-attach it?
  6. 59 Fatty

    Lifting the Johnson

    Re: Lifting the Johnson Yes, it's mounted on the transom inside. The voltage regulator in there as well. Today I remade the entire wiring harness from the pass through plug to each termination point. Now I will be able to use the harness from the engine to the boat. It is in ok shape. The...
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    Lifting the Johnson

    Re: Lifting the Johnson The bail wire is noted in the service manual but it never says this is what you use to lift it. It is located on the top of the motor attached by two pretty large bolts. It is folded down in the photo, and it clips into the retainer when in this position. Thanks for the...
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    Lifting the Johnson

    I have a 1959 Johnson super sea horse 50 HP, yes the famous gas hog. I hav never lifted an outboard before, but I have all the equipment to do it from my other "projects". Is the Bail wire at the top of the motor what I use to lift it? And an unrelated electrical question.....the plug connecting...
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