1966 Johnson Golden Meteor 100 Restoration - need assistance

[jb93]

My first attempt at anything this significant. Following steps posted on the sticky for "Awakening Sleeping Outboard". Marvel Mystery Oil is soaking in the cylinders and plan to pull the motor off boat tomorrow. I think it has a lifting handle instead of a lifting eye, but please confirm that I can attach my engine lift to this handle to pull from boat. See pic below.

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[boobie]

Re: 1966 Johnson Golden Meteor 100 Restoration - need assistance

It will work if nothing else breaks from being correoded.

 

[jb93]

Re: 1966 Johnson Golden Meteor 100 Restoration - need assistance

So are you suggesting to be cautious about using this lifting handle due to possible corrosion or because it is not really designed to lift the motor?

 

[boobie]

Re: 1966 Johnson Golden Meteor 100 Restoration - need assistance

It was designed to lift the mtr. Used them many times. If all the bolts and ect look good, use it.

 

[jb93]

Re: 1966 Johnson Golden Meteor 100 Restoration - need assistance

Removed from boat and onto engine stand...thanks Boobie.

Model # is V4ML-12R and Serial # J2657172. Looks to be a 1966 for sure.

2 Questions:
1. Wiring is shot. Can I disconnect ignition system and put a jumper straight to starter to spin motor for compression check? How do I do this to ensure I don't fry everything.
2. I found wiring harness on CDI for $180. Is this a complete unit that will replace all the wiring or are there other wiring items that I will need to purchase to rewire the engine? I am guessing it is cheaper to make your own harness, but I am not comfortable with doing so?

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[kwu3757]

Re: 1966 Johnson Golden Meteor 100 Restoration - need assistance

Hello,

Good luck on the motor. I have a low hour parts motor listed on eBay that came with a boat that my son purchased if you need any parts.

Removed from boat and onto engine stand...thanks Boobie.

Model # is V4ML-12R and Serial # J2657172. Looks to be a 1966 for sure.

2 Questions:
1. Wiring is shot. Can I disconnect ignition system and put a jumper straight to starter to spin motor for compression check? How do I do this to ensure I don't fry everything.
2. I found wiring harness on CDI for $180. Is this a complete unit that will replace all the wiring or are there other wiring items that I will need to purchase to rewire the engine? I am guessing it is cheaper to make your own harness, but I am not comfortable with doing so?

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[Sactomarvan]

Re: 1966 Johnson Golden Meteor 100 Restoration - need assistance

I'm looking for a set of pistons for my 1964 Johnson Meteor if you have them.

 

[carlcalvin]

Re: 1966 Johnson Golden Meteor 100 Restoration - need assistance

Hello,

Good luck on the motor. I have a low hour parts motor listed on eBay that came with a boat that my son purchased if you need any parts.

Do you still have parts motor? call me at 916 968-3463 if so. thx.

 

[boobie]

Re: 1966 Johnson Golden Meteor 100 Restoration - need assistance

This post is almost a year old. READ the rules at the top of the forum and start a new one !!! Also, phone #'s shouldn't be posted. It's in the rules. Thank You.