1958 Johnson 18hp

[montydog]

I have a model #FDE11 (burgundy, elec start, pressurized fuel tank). It's reliable, always starts and runs. I always forget the oil/gas ratio and have used 50:1 & 35:1 but read recently that I should use 24:1... What do you suggest?

Also, the choke rod connects to a cannister that is about 1.5" diameter and 2" long with a rubber cap that the rod connects through. The bottom of the cannister has a disconnected wire... what is the wire and where should the other end connect?

What is the best way to clean the pressurized tank?

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 1958 Johnson 18hp

24 - 1 is correct for that motor, the canister is the remote choke, if you feed it with 12 volts it activates the choke.

 

[montydog]

Re: 1958 Johnson 18hp

I'm a dummy... doesn't my choke rod connect to the carb already? What do you mean it activates the choke? What difference will it make? Do I just connect the wire to the positive cable? (I have had this motor 15 years and just now discovered the unconnected wire....)

Thanks for the input.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 1958 Johnson 18hp

it is the electric choke solenoid. no you have to have a push button, power from battery to button then wire from button to solenoid wire. are you using it as a tiller motor, or remote control.

 

[F_R]

Re: 1958 Johnson 18hp

To clarify, the choke knob on the motor will choke it from there. Or, you can choke it from a remote position (dashboard) with a button wired to that solenoid. Normally, both systems are operative.