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    1968 33 hp, no cut-out 'overspeed' switch ?

    Hi rewiring ignition on johnson RXEL 33 hp, I have manual/schematic, looking for quick opinion to route mag wires, Cutout switch is missing 'at some point someone decided they did not need it...". my idea to finish wiring I have two magneto wires from points, on ignition switch I am going to...
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    1968 33 hp, ' magneto wiring ?'

    hi, rewiring ignition circuit/key switch, wires when I bought motor were all pretty much disconnected, I found the magneto wires cutoff just below flywheel, is there a reason or configuration I'm missing the boat on ?, why didn't 'previous mariner at large' wire in the magneto within the...
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    1968 Johnson 33 hp drive shaft

    Hi, I have a 1968 Johnson 33hp, RXEL 16R. (original long shaft motor) When a parts catalog listing Johnson part# 554314 drive shaft 'standard' this would be a short shaft ???, and "what is overall lenght of this shaft" ? I know these parts are not made anymore but I am shopping around for a used...
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    1968 johnson 33 hp, ignition wiring 'mesterpiece'

    Hi, recently acquired 68 johnson 33 hp, motor has both electric/manual start. previous owner had it wired on engine stand, 'with two momentary switches for the starting/stopping 'rigged'. Started to tackle this wire by wire for a proper key ignition in our boat, ouch! does not resemble any of...
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    1968 Johnson 33hp RXEL 16R long to short shaft conversion

    Hi, recently purchased boat for restoration, previous owner put a longshaft motor on short 15 1/2" transom. motor itself is in great condition, it had been completely reconditioned by master tech. I do not want to extend the transom up 5" or so to bring cavitation plate even with keel where it...
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