1958 Johnson Super Seahorse 35

[82rude]

Re: 1958 Johnson Super Seahorse 35

High Trim is that a giesler in your photo?

 

[HighTrim]

Re: 1958 Johnson Super Seahorse 35

No a 1958 Peterborough Aquaflyer.

 

[82rude]

Re: 1958 Johnson Super Seahorse 35

wow that could pass as a twin to my 17 geisler .running a 60 etec on it now.

 

[lyonne]

Re: 1958 Johnson Super Seahorse 35

I got the lower unit reinstalled. If I ever meet the engineer that designed the shift rod linkage disconnect we are going to have a long discussion. Anyway, it is back together. I am just waiting on a contact and I'll be ready for my first trial run.

 

[Willyclay]

Re: 1958 Johnson Super Seahorse 35

Sounds great!

 

[lyonne]

Re: 1958 Johnson Super Seahorse 35

I got enough done for my first trial start. I was running some Sea Foam through it so there is a lot of smoke. The water stream was heavy at first, but lessened as the motor warmed up. I hope this is normal. The motor never got more than warm to the touch. I could leave my hand anywhere on the motor. I'll have to play around a little more to get the carb adjustments, but I'm just happy it seems to be running well.

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[HighTrim]

Re: 1958 Johnson Super Seahorse 35

You will have to fine tune on the water when there is proper backpressure on the motor. Do the high speed first, then the low. If you need help with this let us know.

Regarding the water flow, it will fluctuate based on the position of the thermostat. Your motors water pump will constantly send cooling water through the powerhead, then present it to the thermostat. When cold, the t stat stays closed and the water is sent back to the pump to be resent through the power head. Once to temp, the t stat will open and send the spent cooling water out the exhaust relief. That is when the pressure will increase. Then when it cools the t stat will close and the cycle will start again. The amount it opens and closes will vary depending on the temp of the lake.

 

[kfa4303]

Re: 1958 Johnson Super Seahorse 35

It's alive! Congratulations, here's a handy link for dialing the carb in.

http://forums.iboats.com/engine-fre...sorted-carb-variations-joe-reeves-167352.html

 

[lyonne]

Re: 1958 Johnson Super Seahorse 35

Sorry for being inactive for so long. The paperwork took a while. I'd like to thank everyone for the help. Everything went pretty well. I got her out on the water today and went for a cruise. I had to adjust the carbs and I wound the cable backwards on the steering wheel, but no major problems. It was fun turning the opposite direction for a while, but I stopped and rewound the cable. I'm not sure I am getting the carbs right. It seems to run fine, but the high speed needle doesn't seem very sensitive. I may need to take off the knob and make sure I can turn it all the way in to get a stutter.

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[kfa4303]

Re: 1958 Johnson Super Seahorse 35

Hi lyonne. glad you got her out on the water. This may help with the carb. Be sure you allow 5-10 seconds after each carb adjustment to allow for it to take effect. You should only have to make small 1/8-1/4 turn adjustments.

http://forums.iboats.com/engine-fre...sorted-carb-variations-joe-reeves-167352.html

 

[lindy46]

Re: 1958 Johnson Super Seahorse 35

The high speed should have a "sweet spot" where it runs best. Speed will drop off significantly even with as little as 1/8 turn off the sweet spot. Once the high speed is optimized, then idle down and adjust the slow speed to optimum.