1959 35 Hp Johnson

[vdubber87]

Hi Guys. I am about to buy a 1959 35 hp Johnson motor that doesnt work. The engine does crank, but doenst fire. I am wondering, how hard is it to find parts for a motor this old? Is it worth trying to repair (I can do the work, just need parts). Thanks

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 1959 35 Hp Johnson

hi, just redid a 58 35hp Johnny. laingsoutboards.com has everything you need. 99% of them need points,coils, condenser, plug wires, carb kit. and impeller. around $150 with shipping. you have to remove the flywheel link at bottom. then remove the timing plate, to route the plug wire. it's a really great engine. before you spend any money do a compression check to make sure the base is good. if you can work on a lawn mower, this is just as simple. any questions welcome.
http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=181688

 

[vdubber87]

Re: 1959 35 Hp Johnson

Thanks for your reply.

 

[samo_ott]

Re: 1959 35 Hp Johnson

TashasDaddy is bang on. I'm currently working on a '57 35hp Javelin and they're easy to work on. (easier than the 40's) Just heavy to move around! And don't expect great fuel ecomomy from it!

 

[vdubber87]

Re: 1959 35 Hp Johnson

Thanks guys. How do these motors send spark to spark plugs? Do they have a coil and a distributor or a direct coil with terminals?

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 1959 35 Hp Johnson

they have points, coil, and condenser under the flywheel, just like a lawn mower. let me see if i can find pics.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 1959 35 Hp Johnson

this is what my coils, looked like, it didn't fire either. they were toast.

http://forums.iboats.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1349&d=1177071230

 

[vdubber87]

Re: 1959 35 Hp Johnson

Oh ok ya I see. Thanks for the info.