Johnson 1968 33hp

[boatbeginner1]

Re: Johnson 1968 33hp

No, it does not look like you have a generator. You do not need one; just keep the battery charged. The battery is only used for the starter on your motor.

Would a solar panel charger connected to the battery work? Due to finances, I will only be able to buy one battery at first but will upgrade it later on. Is this ok?

 

[lindy46]

Re: Johnson 1968 33hp

Alright. Where do I connect the negative battery cable? There are only a few wires that need to be grounded.

The neg. battery cable is normally grounded to one of the starter bracket bolts.

 

[lindy46]

Re: Johnson 1968 33hp

Would a solar panel charger connected to the battery work? Due to finances, I will only be able to buy one battery at first but will upgrade it later on. Is this ok?

Sure - I use one on my 1957 Lark/pontoon boat and I don't have to charge the battery all summer.

 

[boatbeginner1]

Re: Johnson 1968 33hp

The neg. battery cable is normally grounded to one of the starter bracket bolts.

Where exactly is that?

 

[boatbeginner1]

Re: Johnson 1968 33hp

Should I use a dual purpose battery? I plan on using it to power a stereo, lights, and that's about it.

 

[series60]

Re: Johnson 1968 33hp

Where exactly is that?

The black arrow points to a good grounding point.

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[boatbeginner1]

Re: Johnson 1968 33hp

Sp I just need to connect it to the mounting bracket?

 

[boatbeginner1]

Re: Johnson 1968 33hp

Would I connect all the wires that need to be connected to a grounding point there?

 

[series60]

Re: Johnson 1968 33hp

Would I connect all the wires that need to be connected to a grounding point there?

You could if it's convenient but not necessary. You can use most any nut, bolt or screw to ground to the block. I would suggest taking a little time to clean any paint or grease away from the ground area before connecting the wires.

 

[boatbeginner1]

Re: Johnson 1968 33hp

Alright thank you so much! Gonna order wiring then starting it soon!

 

[boatbeginner1]

Re: Johnson 1968 33hp

Looked at the spark plugs and realized its stripped, then last job didnt fix it. Gonna replace it with the helicoil

Also, looking at the cutout switch, where is it grounded?

It looks like the only wire attached it from the cutout switch il attach a picture shortly.

 

[boatbeginner1]

Re: Johnson 1968 33hp

I meant to say the actual device that is connected to the cutout switch.

A few more questions: the starter is supposed to be grounded however there is only one spot to connect a wire to. Second, what type of battery can I use if I would only like to use one? Third, the connector I plan to purchase won't work. Any ideas on a connector that will. It needs to be 5 way.


Thanks guys and have a good rest of the evening!

 

[series60]

Re: Johnson 1968 33hp

the starter is supposed to be grounded however there is only one spot to connect a wire to.

The starter is grounded by the bolts that mount it to the engine. The one spot on the starter you mention is for the positive wire from the solenoid (big 10g red wire will do).

what type of battery can I use if I would only like to use one?

A dual purpose battery or deep-cycle will work fine unless you are going to be starting the engine all the time.