have 1981 johnson 35hp; want to make it twins

[the man]

I have 1981 Johnson 35hp, want to add another one. How do I do this? Lets say I found a good matching motor; obviously I need new controls and steering set up. Anyone have advice? Newer controls available or do I need to source some old stuff? Not so concerned with the "original" or period look, just want it to work well. I have never done this so I am looking for any advice at all.

Thanks in advance,,,

 

[ilovevintage81]

Re: have 1981 johnson 35hp; want to make it twins

I was wanting to do the same thing i wanted to put two 6hp motors on mine u may have to make the linkgage bar yourself i bet the controls are outrages on price the bar will have to swifle and pivit hopefully someone will help u cause i have old cable sterring but i bet your is linkgage so your bar might have to be like a y with 3 swifles

 

[the man]

Re: have 1981 johnson 35hp; want to make it twins

I was wanting to do the same thing i wanted to put two 6hp motors on mine u may have to make the linkgage bar yourself i bet the controls are outrages on price the bar will have to swifle and pivit hopefully someone will help u cause i have old cable sterring but i bet your is linkgage so your bar might have to be like a y with 3 swifles

thanks for that. I think i could fab something up for the steering, it is the shift and throttle that i am stumped on!

 

[ilovevintage81]

Re: have 1981 johnson 35hp; want to make it twins

They may sell some kind of a spliter for it unless u just used two contrls and got a rpm gage for both that way theyll be at same speed or split at the control box into one feed