Re: 1959 Glasscat Catamaran Project Underway.
Dave, Love what you are doing with that great old boat. You creative young guys make us old geezers looks very dull!
FYI, I noticed in your posted picture of the "Welcome" sign there is an ignition switch panel in the upper right corner. It reminds me of the panels used for the V-4's during the 1960's. My reason for mentioning it is the proper ignition switch for your 40HP Johnson MAY be different than the switch supplied with Big Red. The difference is the internal poles in the switch for magneto equipped motors versus a battery igniton system like a car that OMC began using back in those days. If the switch is not the proper one, it could cause damege to your magneto coils. Not trying to be an alarmist, just giving you a heads-up so the issue can be looked at closely!
Keep on keeping on! You are almost done, Bill
EDIT: I saw in post #247 that you found that switch panel in the boat and installed it after you acquired the 40hp motor. You should be okay as long as the ignition switch itself was included with the 40's wiring harness. Sorry if I created any stress for you.
