1958 johnson super seahorse 35hp starter

[baird]

I have a 1958 35hp and need a starter but cant find one will the starter for any other motors work

 

[jasper60103]

Re: 1958 johnson super seahorse 35hp starter

I pulled a starter from a '58 35hp Lark and put it on my '62 28hp johnson, so I would assume the reverse would work. Same starter bracket as well. I would look for early 60s 28 and 33hp motors.

 

[Willyclay]

Re: 1958 johnson super seahorse 35hp starter

Your motor is in the group of all 30-40HP motors built by OMC from 1956-1964. The starter may be common to many other models as noted above. I do not have a factory parts catalog for your motor but can send you a free copy of a non-factory service manual if you will send me your email address in a Private Message. Good luck!

 

[F_R]

Re: 1958 johnson super seahorse 35hp starter

1956 was a 6 volt, so you don't want that. However, all 35 and 40hp motors from 1957 clear up into the early 1970's take similar starters. The newer ones are longer and more powerful than the 1958. Try to find a longer one. It will have an aluminum end cap on the bottom. One precaution--the longer ones have a support bracket on the botttom. Don't try using a long starter without a support bracket.

The 28 and 33hp motors use the same starters as the 35-40.

 

[Willyclay]

Re: 1958 johnson super seahorse 35hp starter

I forgot to welcome you to the iboats.com forum! You have received great info from one of the forum experts, F R. Good luck with your motor.

 

[baird]

Re: 1958 johnson super seahorse 35hp starter

Thanks for the info guys. I am glad I found iboats.