1947 Johnson HD 25 questions

[ronad]

I got this motor in a yard sale about 25 years ago and it sat in my garage and now I would like to get it running. The engine is not seized. It's got 2 cylinders so I removed the plugs and will either replace them or clean and re-gap. I removed the flywheel to examine the coil, points and condensers but I don't see any points. How does it work without them? I've attached a photo.
How do I lubricate the lower unit? There is a large screw about mid way up. Do I just remove it and put grease in it?
Also, can someone send me service, parts and instruction manuals for this motor?

 

[racerone]

Look a little closer.----The points are right there !!---Right beside the condensers,-------If you need some pointers on the points visit ----aomci.-----Lots of folks there.----I think I have about 10 sets of those points on hand here.

 

[Crosbyman]

see pict.

 

[Crosbyman]

see instructions

 

[ronad]

Thanks for your help. I've never seen those kind of points.

 

[Crosbyman]

If you are going to be infected with the oldies restoration bug you need to get yourself a copy of the red Johnson service manual

As suggested visit the AOMCI Ask a member site specializing in restoring old motors back to the 20's

p.s. boatinfo link site no long exist

 

[F_R]

That magneto used on your motor is very reliable, most working fine today after all these years.

As for the points, they are difficult to properly clean in place. I suggest removing them and take them completely apart, degrease everything, and polish each contact individually. Reassemble and set gap to 0.020' at widest opening. Do one set at a time so you have a sample of how they go together. And don't lose any of the small pieces.