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    1982 35 Johnson Kill Switch Wiring

    Model Number J35ELCND...I'm wiring an emergency kill switch. The switch I have will allow me to use the "normally open" option or "normally closed".<br /><br />I've found the black wire with a yellow stripe leading to the power pack. How do I wire the kill switch? Should it break the circuit...
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    Stopping Corrosion

    I've got an early 80's johnson outboard that has some corrosion on the lower unit and exhaust housing. I've thought about repainting it, but am wondering what I can do to stop the corrosion. Would sanding the corroded areas and then priming with zinc chromate and painting stop the corrosion?
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    1982 Johnson 35 Tiller Conversion and other questions

    i just acquired a 1982 Johnson 35 hp, model J35ELCND. It is an electric start model set up for remote steering, and I need to convert it to tiller steering. I've looked at several parts diagrams, but am having trouble figuring out exactly what parts I need to make the conversion. I know I...
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    1960 Merc 300 35hp

    I just picked up a Merc 300 from my father in law and looked it up to be a 35 hp from 1960. It has been sitting in a barn for 25 years, but ran fine when he last used it. I looked over it quickly and it looks generally good, but is of course dirty. I will order an owner's manual for it before...
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    Late 60's 33hp Ski-Twin

    My father-in-law has a late 60's Johnson 33hp motor that he is willing to give me. It was never run much, and has probably been sitting in his barn for 15 years. Looks like a good rehab project.<br /><br />It is currently set up for remote steering/throttle. Do you know if those 33hp motors...
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    9.9 prop nut torque

    Just got a new Solis 9.25x10 prop for my 9.9 Johnson (J10R76H), and have a question. When installing the prop, I lightly greased the shaft, put the prop on, then the prop bushing, then the nut. I tightened the nut down snug, but could not get the cotter pin in any of the holes without...
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    76 Johnson 15 RPM's

    How many RPM's should I look for with a 76 Johnson 15 hp, model 15r76h, at WOT with a light load? I believe the manufacturer's recommended operating range is 5500-6500, so should it be something towards the higher end, say 6300-6400? Thank you...
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