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I have a 1956 Johnson 30hp (RDE18C) which I have been working on. So far I have replaced the coils, points, condenser, plug wires and plugs. I have also rebuilt/cleaned the carburetor.
At this point I have not been able to get it running. When I try to pull start it. The first couple...
I purchased a spark tester from Autozone, to test my motors. I have yet to see a spark jump the gap? I hook the one end in the plug wire boot and ground the other end to the frame. Then I pull start the motor. I have tried this on my 15hp (which does run) and I still don't get a spark?
Am...
I have been working on my 30hp '56 Johnson. I have no spark, so I have begone to work on the ignition system. I have the fly wheel off, and I have can see the points, condensers, and other stuff. I sand the points and double checked the gap, but I still do not get any spark. I am going to...
I purchased this boat and motor over the winter and decided I wanted to start a projects thread. I have been collecting the parts I need, and I think I am ready to start working on the boat (now that I finished our living room remodel -now my wife will let me).
Started today by pulling the...
Just curious what other model year lower units I can use/swap parts with for a '56 30hp Evinrude/Johnson Electric Start.
This is what I know I can swap with so far (thanks chinewalker)
'56 30hp Evinrude
'56 30hp Johnson
'56 Evinrude Lark
'56 Johnson Javelin
Will parts from '57's and '58's...
I have heard that these starter brackets cost a bit of money and are hard to find. I am going to look at an electric start '56 Johnson and just want to know how much this piece might add to it's value. I don't see where any have sold on ebay or http://www.aomci.org/. Just curious if any one...
Just got a '56 Evinrude Big-Twin. I didn't pay a lot for it and have done some looking over and cleaning while going through "Awakening a sleeping outboard; by BoatBuoy". After inspection I have found some issues with the motor and I need to know if it is worth continuing with repairs or if I...
Just thought I would share with the community. I just love looking at pics of old motors.
I picked up a 30hp 1956 Big Twin (pictured to the right) today ("Ran last time it was started") for $50 it came with gas tank and controls (good and working). Not sure if it was a good purchase. The...
Does anyone know if these motors come in HP values above 35-40? I don't seem to see any that are in the 50hp to 60hp range for sale ever. I have seen the '56 Evinrude catalog which only has the Big Twin and Lark as it's largest HP motor (i believe 35hp).
I have a question that I think I know the answer too, but I wanted to run it by everyone here. Please give me your input.
I want to purchase an late 50's model ~35hp Evinrude/Johnson motor for my (new to me) 1959ish Alumacraft Deep C. I found one for sale that is a Late 50's Johnson 35hp...
Please help, I have scoured over posts, but can't find my gas to oil mix. The motor serial number is 15016-14092. I see gas to oil mix ratios for 18 hp fastwins, but not sure if it is the same for my 15hp Evinrude.
