1960 rds-22 points wiring & related hookup

moodycounty

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After much searching thru this wonderful forum, I can't find a thread to my particular problem. Without writing a book ...... About 9 years ago I bought a 1960 Johnson 40hp model rds-22 that had been very well maintained. In running it over the summer, it had started to develope a miss, in taking it to the only local boat repair I was shown after he had pulled the flywheel that the rotating plate that the points and coil are mounted on had a very worn out bushing allowing it to change point gap. My brother-in-law on the east coast came up with a new plate, which I have transfered the coils over to and related wire clamps. I have new points and condenser ready to mount on, but can't seem to find the any info or pictures in the clymer engine manual I have on what the two black wires and two smaller green wires attach to. The boat repair person has since gone out of business. Also there is a brass curved arm that is attached to the plate that attaches somehow to the motor and a related linkage I believe that ties to the black rubber roller that rolls against another curved brass piece. Is there anyone with a good photo that would show me how this plate hooks up to its various connections or should I just spring for the better/more expense manual. Thanks, in advance
 

gcs

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Re: 1960 rds-22 points wiring & related hookup

Since your coils are the same as my 5.5hp (1960 johnson) I would say you could use this site as a guide (eventhough it doesn't include 40hp) --> http://www.outboard-boat-motor-repair.com
Pretty good photos. I also have that Clymer book and feel it's nearly worthless.

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moodycounty

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Re: 1960 rds-22 points wiring & related hookup

Wow, Thanks GCS, that is exactly the info I need, I so want to finish the project and hate putting something together that I didn't take apart!!
 
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