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    Hot battery terminals....

    just hooked a new battery to a 69 Johnson. Turned the key an motor spins ok, but i noticed smoke coming from the battery terminals. i only tried 3 or 4 clicks of the key. the motor would not start, i was going to unhook the terminals before it caused any damage and it put blisters on my fingers...
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    New Owner! Advice needed...

    Just bought for nothing a Carolina Skiff J14, 1969 Johnson 40HP Electramatic. I am 50 years old and have been looking on this forum for about two weeks. I have NEVER owned a boat with a motor and have learned quite a few things here already. I know it requires Type C Lube for the lower unit and...
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