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    Wiring running lights to a 3 position SPDT Cole Hersee push pull switch

    I have purchased a new SPDT push/pull switch for my running lights, which consist simply of a single red/green bow light and a 360 degree pole light on the stern. The problem is there is no diagram that comes with this new switch, not even a diagram identifying the four connection points on the...
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    Decision to make between motor options

    I have a completely refurbished 1957 Johnson 35HP Big Twin motor that runs great but has no wiring harness and must be converted to electric start. I have had problems finding anything needed but the flywheel, which I have obtained. The wiring harness and the starter motor have eluded me...
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    Rope Steering Cable Pulley bracket for 1957 Johnson 35HP Single Engine

    I have been searching everywhere for the bracket that attaches the rope steering cables to the motor for my 1957 Johnson Seahorse 35HP motor. Closest I got was on EBAY today (for $186! - see link) for one that fits a 1976 and later motor. I have the pulleys - I just need the bracket that...
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    Best bottom paint - old wooden runabout

    I am looking for the best choice for bottom painting my old Lyman runabout which is trailered a lot. I want an anti-fouling paint that looks good, adheres well, lasts and is not easily abraded away on the trailer bunks. I am assuming that this rules out soft ablative paints that need a coat...
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    1957 Johnson 35HP won't lift up out of water.

    I have n otherwise beautifully restored 35HP Seahorse RD-19 that is stuck in the down position. I am not sure how the mechanism works, since I have never operated the motor before. But the Lock/Release lever moves as it should (although with some resistance), and I can see movement in some of...
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    Conversion of 1957 35HP Johnson RD-19 to Electric Start/Choke

    I am converting my restored old Johnson 35HP motor from rope start to electric, w/electric choke. I have seen on other forums that I will need a geared flywheel, a solonoid and starter, starter bracket, starter button and wiring harness. I have not seen what I need for the choke. I recently...
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    Lapstrake fairing prior to painting

    Hello, I have a 57 (clinker built) Lyman 16.5 foot runabout in sound condition that needs only cosmetics. My question for this thread is that the existing paint is sound, but along with hollow surface spots and some ragged edges to the strakes due to dock abrasion (most still coated with sound...
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