1959 Johnson 35 HP

[lane21]

Does anyone have a wire diagram or schematic I could have? All the wires are in place, and key is hooked up, starter solenoid is good, but still I can't get the starter to turn over.

Please help!!!!!

Thanx alot in advance,
Lane

 

[CATransplant]

Re: 1959 Johnson 35 HP

There are some wiring diagrams floating around here, but I can't find one at the moment. Someone will come along soon and ask to to send them a private message and they'll email one to you.

In the time being, have you checked the big wire on the starter to see if you're getting 12 V to it when you turn the key?

Check the pins and sockets on the big plug on the side of your motor. It's very, very common for them to make poor contact and that will stop things. Use a spray on contact cleaner and small brushes and pipe cleaners to clean those up thoroughly.

Also, you'll want to remove and clean every connection on the engine, the box holding the solenoid, and the battery. Shine 'em up good. Even if they look OK from the outside, remove each one and clean it well.

If still no luck...wait until you have a wiring diagram. It is very easy to ruin the coils in your magneto if 12 v goes to them, so don't just mess around with the wiring without knowing what you're up to.

 

[bullbat]

Re: 1959 Johnson 35 HP

just check and make sure you have pwr at the solenoid and turn the key and make sure you have power to the starter with the key in the start position, if not check the the small wire on the solenoid to see if you have power to it with the key in the start positon if you do and you dont have power to the starter then it is the solenoid, if you dont then its in the wiring harmness or the ignition switch itself

 

[Willyclay]

Re: 1959 Johnson 35 HP

I have a wiring diagram for electric starting models on one page in my non-OEM service manual. Send me a PM with your email address and I will send it to you as an attachment.