1959 Super Seahorse 35 hp remote cable assy.

[Woodstock60]

I have the above mentioned motor I want to restore. This model has a cable mount opening in the pan for what appears to be remote start, choke, kill switch and maybe more, it has 5 or 6 pins sticking out. I looked the part up and its 377278 cable assembly. I tried looking around at my usual places for parts and cant find anything. Does anyone have a clue where to find one? ( Im looking to incorporate the controls onto a tiller but still be able to hook up for a remote ) Ronnie

 

[Chris1956]

Re: 1959 Super Seahorse 35 hp remote cable assy.

Ronnie, You might contact Trixie's landing in Bayville NJ. They have a website. They had all those old Johnnyrude motors and parts for years. The old guy (Trixie) died some years ago, but the son-in-law (Bob) runs the place.

 

[HighTrim]

Re: 1959 Super Seahorse 35 hp remote cable assy.

Unfortunately, most of the original cables are rotted and of no use.

There is a guy up here in Canada from my local antique motor club that had a bunch made up. They are not cheap, but are nice.

http://www.nymarine.ca/wiringharness.htm

 

[Woodstock60]

Re: 1959 Super Seahorse 35 hp remote cable assy.

Holy mother of pearl, they are costly. I disassembled the motor today and of coarse found I have a few other fish to fry here, both coils trashed, all the rubber is dry rot, LU is frozen, Im sure its a ball of rust. and someone wrote on the side of each cylindar the # 120 / 105. Im assuming thats comp. and I dont really like those numbers. I think Im gonna do a comp. test for myself and if those #s run true it may be just a parts motor. I found another one on craigslist for $150.00 but its a 300 mile run. I really like the looks of this motor and I want to hear for myself how quiet " Super Quit " is. Thank you both for the info

 

[HighTrim]

Re: 1959 Super Seahorse 35 hp remote cable assy.

They are nice motors. This is my 58 35hp Super Quiet on my Peterborough.

 

[Woodstock60]

Re: 1959 Super Seahorse 35 hp remote cable assy.

That is a gorgeous boat, Id love to see some pics of the motor. Did you restore yourself?

 

[Willyclay]

Re: 1959 Super Seahorse 35 hp remote cable assy.

The link below will get you to a wiring diagram for your motor. Worst case, you could make your own harness. Wire gauge/size will have to determined. I would really like to have compression numbers like 120/105 on mine. Good luck with that great old motor!

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s311/frankr_photos/Wiring1958_6135_40hpwithoutgenerato.jpg

 

[Woodstock60]

Re: 1959 Super Seahorse 35 hp remote cable assy.

I've always thought that you wanted your highest cylindar within 10% of your lowest, these #'s indicate around 14%, not insanely off but most of the motors i have are within 5%. What is your thought on that?

 

[Willyclay]

Re: 1959 Super Seahorse 35 hp remote cable assy.

I think it is a great starting point! Maybe will not even require new piston rings and will improve after decarbonization with Seafoam. My RDS-21 was seized when I got it and the PO said "it just quit in the middle of the lake". Because of the unknowns, I completely tore it down, honed the cylinders and re-ringed the original pistons. Had to replace connecting rod bearings and polish the crank journals as that was the only thing I found wrong. It started and ran on the first crank after reassembly. Took me three rebuilds to get the carb right because there was so much crud in it. That motor was a great runner. Good luck with yours!

 

[1946Zephyr]

Re: 1959 Super Seahorse 35 hp remote cable assy.

I'm getting one of these motors today myself. $40 from a neighbor. I will have to go all through it and give the royal work over, but it looks like it's low hours and the paint looks decent and mine even has a factory generator on it, too.

As far as your compression goes, you want to make sure the compression releases are closing properly and are working properly, or you'll get false readings. Spray the heck out of those little valves with WD-40 and get them opening and closing good before you try your compression again.

 

[Woodstock60]

Re: 1959 Super Seahorse 35 hp remote cable assy.

Good luck with it, I keep finding this motor everywhere, What does the generator look like? Ronnie

 

[1946Zephyr]

Re: 1959 Super Seahorse 35 hp remote cable assy.

I'll post some pics of it, when I get it. It mounts on the port side, just opposite of the starter. It's about the same size and there's a drive belt, that goes from the top of the flywheel to it.

 

[1946Zephyr]

Re: 1959 Super Seahorse 35 hp remote cable assy.

Good luck with it, I keep finding this motor everywhere, What does the generator look like? Ronnie

Yea, these were great motors and they sold them by the train loads. You shouldn't have problems finding parts for them.

 

[Willyclay]

Re: 1959 Super Seahorse 35 hp remote cable assy.

I looked the part up and its 377278 cable assembly. Ronnie

I looked at this harness at the link below and noticed that it listed the terminal ends separately. I ran the p/n's (203529, 204034, 204036) and they are still good so making your own harness just got easier. Good luck!

http://www.marineengine.com/parts/v...ntage-evinrude-johnson/377809/37780900001.htm

 

[1946Zephyr]

Re: 1959 Super Seahorse 35 hp remote cable assy.

I think if you look around at these sites, you'll likely find a good used one, for a whole lot cheaper.

sea-way.com
engine blade and prop.com
outboard-parts.com
laingsoutboards.com
tcoutboard.com
fairwindsmarina.com
salvagemarine.com
marinepartsoutlet.com
outboardexchange.com
Superior Marine (800-338-9281)
budgetboats.net
americanoutboard.com
piratemarinesalvage.com
trixieslanding.com
mmmarinesalvage.com
tcoutboards.com

I got my old 59 Super Sea Hoss 35 last night. Me and my neighbor brought it down last night and hung it on the edge of my test barrel. I'm going to tinker with it tomorrow and see if I can get it to start. It's dead on one spark plug lead, so I need to check the ignition sytem. Good sturdy old motors. I think you'll enjoy yours.

 

[Woodstock60]

Re: 1959 Super Seahorse 35 hp remote cable assy.

Thanks , I picked up a lot of good info from you guys. I found two of these on craigslist for short money and one has the cable with controls. Now if only I had more time and $. Ronnie

 

[Mas]

Re: 1959 Super Seahorse 35 hp remote cable assy.

They are nice motors. This is my 58 35hp Super Quiet on my Peterborough.

Sweet boat HT!!! Cedar??

Mas

 

[1946Zephyr]

Re: 1959 Super Seahorse 35 hp remote cable assy.

Yea, I would like to find a 15/16 foot deep hull fiberglass or aluminum boat to put mine on.

 

[jwh]

Re: 1959 Super Seahorse 35 hp remote cable assy.

Hi!
I have a 35 seahorse also. Haven't as yet tried to start it, but it looks really clean. I am working on a little 6 hp evinrude right now and will get to my 35 next. I found a gentleman that bought a boatload of old Johnson and evinrude parts. I needed the wire harness and controls for my 1959. He had brand new ones and sold them to me very reasonable. He said if I need anything else just call him. Give him a try his name is Ed Samuelson. Phone # is 1-651-437-6310. GOOD LUCK John

 

[1946Zephyr]

Re: 1959 Super Seahorse 35 hp remote cable assy.

Ouch, be careful jwh. You not only hijacked a thread, but you also advertised. double whammy.

Hopefully the moderators won't take you to the woodshed over this one.

You might post a new thread and go from there bud. Good luck.

Go to the "Top Secret" thread and read the awakening of an outboard link and read up on it.