KillerKilgore
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I just bought a set of matching 1962 Johnson 40HP outboards along with the power control box. Looks like they were stored in a barn for years. Rats scat and time has taken their toll on them. But they are not locked up. Wiring will all have to be replaced.
Where should I start. I have a Seloc manual 59-72 1.5-125 HP. The guy I got them from said he tested the magnetic engagement for F and R and that works. Said he tested compression with 2 different testers. One tester showed 90lbs the other showed 100lbs. Don't know if it was on one engine or both. Assuming it was both engines and both cylinders. Said he rebuilt the starters also.
I think the 1st thing I need to do is spray 2cycle oil in cylinders. Work around a little then check compression myself.
Then replace every wire on the engines. Then rebuild carbs. Then replace ignition system. Points and so for.
What gauge wire should I use on n the engine? Stranded 10 gauge? 12 gauge? I have plenty of 16 and 18 gauge speaker wire around 500' plus.
What would the experts here recommend on the repair/test order? Does my order sound right?
I got a few toys I plan on sellings to pay for this. Got a 2006 Yamaha Kodiak. A 2013 CFMOTO UForce 600. Two 7.5hp Eskas. A 4hp Mercury. A 1959 (?) 14' Applebee V bottom but it needs work. A 2000 Chevy Blazer. But so far everybody wants to trade. Nobody has Cash or want they want me to give it away. Y'all know how it goes.
Anyway, what order should I start with to bring these outboards back to life. With work progress will be slow.
Where should I start. I have a Seloc manual 59-72 1.5-125 HP. The guy I got them from said he tested the magnetic engagement for F and R and that works. Said he tested compression with 2 different testers. One tester showed 90lbs the other showed 100lbs. Don't know if it was on one engine or both. Assuming it was both engines and both cylinders. Said he rebuilt the starters also.
I think the 1st thing I need to do is spray 2cycle oil in cylinders. Work around a little then check compression myself.
Then replace every wire on the engines. Then rebuild carbs. Then replace ignition system. Points and so for.
What gauge wire should I use on n the engine? Stranded 10 gauge? 12 gauge? I have plenty of 16 and 18 gauge speaker wire around 500' plus.
What would the experts here recommend on the repair/test order? Does my order sound right?
I got a few toys I plan on sellings to pay for this. Got a 2006 Yamaha Kodiak. A 2013 CFMOTO UForce 600. Two 7.5hp Eskas. A 4hp Mercury. A 1959 (?) 14' Applebee V bottom but it needs work. A 2000 Chevy Blazer. But so far everybody wants to trade. Nobody has Cash or want they want me to give it away. Y'all know how it goes.
Anyway, what order should I start with to bring these outboards back to life. With work progress will be slow.