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    1960 Evinrude Johnson Jalopy: What's it worth, how to sell ?

    This motor ran fine for me two years ago and was properly pickled. You can see it has a bunch of replaced parts. What's it worth and where should I go to sell it for maximum value? I'm in 18940 (PA) Thanks.
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    Re-Hub Prop '59 Pin Drive 12.5" x 12P

    I spun the hub in my prop this weekend, probably because I nicked a rock while at idle. (Funny I didn't open the throttle and realize it for a long time. Ramp was not far, no big deal). Anyway, is there any repair for this? Can a new one be installed? If I buy New Old Stock, how do I know...
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    Shift Detent '59 Johnson 35: OK to add?

    While replacing the prop shaft seal on my 1959 Johson 35 hp I discovered the water had rusted some of the parts, so I don't want to use them if I don't have to. I have the gearset from a newer unit (1970? not sure, got from eBay years ago to use the vertical shaft on another project), and the...
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    Cork Float, Alcohol in Gas? '59 35 hp

    I have been away for a while , so please excuse me if I am beating a dead horse, but I have a few ideas and questions. My 1959 35 hp Johnson has run super since the day it was new (my dad has the original reciept, $400 in 1960 BTW). It's mine now (I'm 41) and I take very good care of it. This...
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    Re-Hub 9.9-15 Johnson Prop Possible? Get Part?

    Is it possible to re-hub my 1975 15 hp thru hub prop? I have a machine shop, so I could do the work, but where can I get the new insert? Is there any secret to getting this in? I hate to get new if I don't really need it. It's the "standard" one for the 15: (0386118 PROPELLER,9-1/2x10) Are...
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    Is a 9 Pitch Prop for 15hp Thru Hub 1975 available anywhere?

    Where can I get alternate pitch props? I have a fine 9-1/2" Dia x 10 pitch on my 1975 Johnson 15 hp thru hub and it runs fine. The boat is heavy and I would like to get the RPMs a bit higher, but the next size in the Michigan catalog is 10" dia x 7 pitch (12112). I think this is too big a...
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    Electric Starter Available for '75 15 hp Johnson ?

    Is there an Electric Starter Option available for 1975 15 hp Johnson ? There already is a ring gear on the flywheel used by the pull starter. It would be fun to add if all I need is a starter motor and solenoid. I can wire the harness. What do I search for on eBay? Anybody have one for sale...
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    Drilling points access hole in flywheel 1960 40HP

    My 1959 35 hp has an access hole to adjust the points with the flywheel on. I can do it on the water. My 1960 has no hole, but you can see it is the same casting. Why not drill the 3/4-1" hole myself? It's so close to the center, and the chips will be nearly weightless, so I doubt it will...
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    Throttle Sync. on J/E 1960's 40hp Details

    Can anyone direct me to correct throttle/timing syncronization instructions for these vintage Johnson / Evinrude "big twins", 35/40 hp 1959-1960. It would be great to see results of tests using slight variations in both directions of both adjustment and so on. It might be a good way to...
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    1960 Lark 40 Rubber Mounts? Rough Vibe :-(

    This thing vibrates my boat as if there is no rubber isolating the powerhead from the transom. Feels like the wooden runabout will come unscrewed, and I will lose fillings from my teeth. Runs fine with lots of power. Idle is smooth. It's new to me, no known history on this powerhead but the...
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    Rev. Limiter Diagram 1960? 40HP Big Twin

    I'm looking for instruction for wiring my 40 hp. I think it's a 1960 Evinrude 40 HP. "Big Twin". Model 35520 S# 23821. (If you can check this, or link me to the chart, that would be great). I'm rebuilding from an old project and I have nothing to go by. The spark is hot on both plugs. I...
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    Seloc v. Clymer? Which Better? (Big twins)

    If I can only buy one of the shop manuals, which should it be? I have not been able to browse them anywhere, and I will be buying online. I have a 1959 Johnson 35hp and another "jalopy" which is close to a 1962 Evinrude 40hp (made from a collection of things). I'm Open to all advice, Thanks.
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    Waterpump? 1960 40 HP Evinrude Mystery

    I'll do my best to be clear. Model 35520 S# 23821<br />I'm getting this old thing running. Bought it used with no promises. Impeller looks and feels fine to me. Soft, pliable, and not really worn looking. In a test tank, it idles, warms up, then stops pumping water. With the plugs removed...
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    Johnson Evinrude Displacement 35, 40 HP 1959, 60

    What is the displacement of my 1960 40 HP Lark Evinrude Model 35520?<br />I have a 1959 Johnson 35 HP and it clearly says 40.5 CID. The 40 appears the same, but what can you tell from the outside. It has no indication of displacement. The real question is: what's the difference? Is this...
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