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  1. Jim Hawkins

    Johnson 1980-1984 35HP vs 1987 30HP

    I'm looking at a motor tomorrow. A early 80's 35HP Johnson.(I don't know exact year yet) I currently have a 1987 30HP Johnson. I am wondering about the difference in the 2 motors. Correct/Inform me please. I believe both are 31.8 Cubic Inches (as is the 25HP I think) I read that in the early...
  2. Jim Hawkins

    MFG 1964 restoration/transom work

    Re: MFG 1964 restoration/transom work I stand corrected then. I had not imagined the tabbing to be more than 1 layer, 6" wide, 3" on the hull and 3" on the transom, but I suppose the correct way is overlapping layers. Where my transom meets the deck it is 53 1/2 " wide and has a 2" curve in...
  3. Jim Hawkins

    MFG 1964 restoration/transom work

    Re: MFG 1964 restoration/transom work Welcome to the Club! Mine's not in restored condition just in shape to use. Had it out yesterday after replacing the cable and pully steering.
  4. Jim Hawkins

    1987 Johnson 30HP Wiring Quiz

    In the picture attached which shows the wiring that goes from the motor to the controls on a 1987 Johnson 30HP electric start The big Red wire is of course Positive The Yellow/Red wire goes to the solenoid for starting The Purple/White wire goes to the Primer The 2 Black wires are for the Kill...
  5. Jim Hawkins

    1968 Johnson Old Style RC Cables and fittings

    A little help from someone familiar with these remote control cables. My Box and cables are from a 1968 boat and I want to connect them to a 1986 motor. I have already attached the throttle cable and will be able to attach the shift cable no problem but I have one issue I'm wondering about...
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