1960 40hp Johnson Recharging System

[Rather.B.Fishin]

Hey guys,

I recently wired an electric start on my 1960 40hp Johnson. I do a lot of stop and go fishing and I dont want to run into the problem of a dead battery out on the water. I was wondering if there was some type of recharging system like an alternator I can put in the engine? Also, would such a small engine produce enough power to recharge a battery or should I just go with a a one/two bank onboard charger? Thanks

Jason

 

[HighTrim]

Re: 1960 40hp Johnson Recharging System

They did have a generator option.

However, putting the parts together gets expensive.

A fully charged battery will stop and start a TON of times. I charge mine in the spring after sitting all winter. I then keep a solar trickle charger on it while not in use.

If you don't have items like trolling motor, stereo and such hooked up to your starting battery, don't sweat it.

 

[lindy46]

Re: 1960 40hp Johnson Recharging System

They did have a generator option.

However, putting the parts together gets expensive.

A fully charged battery will stop and start a TON of times. I charge mine in the spring after sitting all winter. I then keep a solar trickle charger on it while not in use.

If you don't have items like trolling motor, stereo and such hooked up to your starting battery, don't sweat it.

X2 - I use a solar charger on my pontoon and don't have to charge the battery all summer.

 

[F_R]

Re: 1960 40hp Johnson Recharging System

Remember, you always can pull the rope to start it. No electricity required. But just for your information, the charging system/kit for that motor is a belt driven DC generator. Voltage regulator and other things also required. It puts out up to 10 amps at speeds above fast idle. Nothing at idle speed.