hard turning over 35 Johnson

[jwh]

Hi! All,
I have a 1959 electric start (also pull rope) 35 HP Johnson that turns over hard. If you remove plugs turns over easily. I have never had her running but it looks in really great shape. Even turning over with the electric start it turns hard. Can anyone tell me what the problem might be? Thankyou in advance. John

 

[lindy46]

Re: hard turning over 35 Johnson

Those things are a bear to pull start. If it's turning over slow with the electric start, could be a weak battery or a weak starter, corroded wiring.

 

[glengold]

Re: hard turning over 35 Johnson

I had this problem and it was corroded connections. Try cutting a couple inches off the cables at the battery. They were all corroded green inside the insulation.

 

[boobie]

Re: hard turning over 35 Johnson

After you check all your battery connections and cables have your battery load tested at your local parts house.

 

[mla2ofus]

Re: hard turning over 35 Johnson

And after you've done all that and it still won't crank fast, remove the elec. starter, disassemble and grease the shaft bushings. My 90 HP Force did that and no more problems after greasing them.
Mike

 

[jwh]

Re: hard turning over 35 Johnson

Jusst want to thank you guys for the info. You guys are probably right on corroded wiring. It sat for 4 years. Will start checking wires tomorrow. Thankyou so much. John