1958 johnson 35hp

[coolguy147]

finally got to take the motor out for a real good ride. about 6-7 miles today round trip. used about 3 gallons wasnt that bad.

im so glad i got to take this older gentleman out the boat bringed backed lots of memorys. its a 1962 orlando clipper i finally found out. he told that he bought it for 500 something and 66 cents. with a nice trailer 60 gale and red trailer.

only problem i had was in the begining when i cold started it the thing lean sneezed a bunch now i put stabil in before i turn the motor off about 3 weeks ago i last ran it. but it cleared out ran great.

and i got to get the prop rehubed bcause it would slip at high rpms but it was great

 

[steelespike]

Re: 1958 johnson 35hp

Being a 58 I think you could have adjusted the high and low speed needle valves for the right operation.

 

[coolguy147]

Re: 1958 johnson 35hp

ya i already did


i have a question about the gas tank. now i filled the moeller 6 gallon tank to about 5.6 of gas and 1 quart of oil. then i picked the tank up and put it in the trunk then a big puff of air and gas came out of a part of the gas tank. where u plug in the hose theres a screw on cap and it leaks around there any thoughts?

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 1958 johnson 35hp

using a moeller single line tank, i assume the motor has been converted to a fuel pump. as the original 58 35hp was a 2 line pressure tank system. it sounds like the seal is shot on the connector and the vent screw. may be time for a new cap new and connector, or just a new tank, and connector.

glad you got him on the water.

 

[coolguy147]

Re: 1958 johnson 35hp

oh yeah my friend brought his camera so ill be uploading picture probably later today !!!!


dont know if u understand. the thing where u hook the hose up in and there is like a cap that goes over it


ill see if i can take it apart. this tank was never really used before barely has any hours on it brand new out of the box

 

[coolguy147]

Re: 1958 johnson 35hp

wait i thought the 35hp was a fuel pump already in 1958 wasnt it? by the way i have the super quiet model. man this thing was really quiet i mean for the age of the motor it was literally the quietest dang

 

[lindy46]

Re: 1958 johnson 35hp

Yes, they went to fuel pumps in 1958. There may be some early models with pressure systems though.

 

[coolguy147]

Re: 1958 johnson 35hp

the gas tank i uploaded is the gas tank that i have now u see the connection on the way right. theres a like a screw on cap of some sort and it leaks around the bottom of that cap im not sure y though? do i need a new tank?

 

[tmcalavy]

Re: 1958 johnson 35hp

Probably missing the rubber O-ring...did you have the vent all the way open? If it keeps leaking, as for a replacement.

 

[coolguy147]

Re: 1958 johnson 35hp

ill take it apart and see what i can find


does iboats sell these o rings?

 

[tmcalavy]

Re: 1958 johnson 35hp

Don't think so...if it has always leaked, may have come without one. If the vent was not open all the way, tank could have been seeping gas there from usual plastic tank expansion.

 

[cougar1985]

Re: 1958 johnson 35hp

have a 1970 33hp and last year i went to camp with it and used 4 gallons for 27 miles .would not 3 gallons for 6 miles seem a little severe?

 

[coolguy147]

Re: 1958 johnson 35hp

i dont know y its on a 14-15 foot boat 2 light guys 130 and 115 and a big 180-200 pound guy full tank of gas deep cycle batter few jackets in front rope and maybe 2 gallon gas can in back and a bucket of tools. probably was stern heavy. going about 3/4 5/8 throttle the whole way maybe some full throttle runs. then i basically high idled it back home still plowing mode.


its an orlando clipper 1962

whats the best gas mileage?

now i did have a spun prop so that maybe have contributed