58 Johnson 18hp FDE-12 Choke Solenoid Linkage

RockRiverene

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I am converting a '58 Johnson FD18HP to an electric start. I have all the parts and am about completed. I need a photo or diagram of the linkage from the choke solenoid to the choke. Made the critical error of not taking a photo before removing it from my parts motor. The attach points of the spring an connections of the linkage are the prime concern.

Thanks

Steve
 

Wishiniwuzfishin

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Re: 58 Johnson 18hp FDE-12 Choke Solenoid Linkage

I've got a 1963 FDL-17M ...18HP.....sort of hard to get at right now....I know it's somewhere in my garage along with 12 or 13 other motors I've got...LOL.....but I'll let you do the research and if pics of mine will help, let me know. I'll get them on here if you think they are the same.
 

Wishiniwuzfishin

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Re: 58 Johnson 18hp FDE-12 Choke Solenoid Linkage

I just remembered...I converted it to elec start but all I did was add a starter/solenoid setup....didn't do anything with the choke like add an electric choke....I guess it's still the manual choke...so I'm not sure if pics of mine will help....but let me know if you want them.
 

AlTn

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Re: 58 Johnson 18hp FDE-12 Choke Solenoid Linkage

marineengine dot com diagrams for a 1958 18 hp. FDE might help
 

Wishiniwuzfishin

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Re: 58 Johnson 18hp FDE-12 Choke Solenoid Linkage

Here's a pic of mine....remember it's a pull start set-up.... 1963 18HP....the pull choke knob and linkage is at the bottom right (the black plastic tube thing). Hope it helps
 

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HighTrim

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Re: 58 Johnson 18hp FDE-12 Choke Solenoid Linkage

This is from my 57 18hp Electric Start

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RockRiverene

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Re: 58 Johnson 18hp FDE-12 Choke Solenoid Linkage

High Trim:

Great shot, as I look at mine, a front shot would be reaaly valuable.
If you get a chance, I would owe you.

Steve
 
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