1967 33hp Johnson

[cvader2000]

Thanks to Rick and his Marvel Mystery Oil the flywheel turns now!<br />Also seems like people to work on this engine are coming out of the woodwork.<br /><br />I want to ask a question about the starting system for this engine. I know it's kind of broad but how does it work? The materials I've referenced so far mention solenoids. I don't see on on this starter. I've seen mention of a generator on the '67. Is there an emergency stop switch on this thing somewhere that I'm missing? Nothing really written for us newbies! The last (and only) motor I rebuilt was from a '57 Chevy. This is my first attempt at delving into a boat motor.<br />Any suggestions, links, names of reference materials would be greatly appreciated.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Charles

 

[Paul Moir]

Re: 1967 33hp Johnson

The generator is not really necessary, and it was an option on the 33hp engine. I think it was only standard on the 40hp electric shift outboards, since they needed power to stay in forward gear.<br />If you have one, it'll look like the starter, and be bolted to the right side of the engine. It's connected to the flywheel by a toothed belt. At 4500RPM, it only puts out 10 amps max, so it's really quite limited.<br />The kill switch works by connecting together the two wires that originate from up underneath the flywheel. I belive they're both black light guage wires on your outboard. The kill switch is incorperated into the keyswitch.<br />The solenoid was in a little fuse box that attached to the hull of the boat. I suspect your missing that little box. It's not really a big deal, because there was little else in there if you didn't have a generator.<br /><br />Have a look at Xcuseme's schematic here. That's pretty much the same as your engine's starting circuit. The saftey switch should be on the left side of the engine, up by the mag plate. You connect to it at the base of the vaccum cutout switch. It is imperitive that you use the correct solenoid for older Johnny/Rudes, like Arco SW622. Standard automotive solenoids will not work, as they are wired different internally. Beware of anything with a 'S' and an 'I' terminal!<br /><br /><br />Hope this gets you started!