marcrbeaudry
Cadet
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I’m about to save a 1960 (could be 1959) Super Sea Horse 35 -electric start model from
a shed up north where it’s sat for the greater part of it’s life . I don't yet have it
in hand – so no serial ## just yet.
Are there any known issues or idiosyncrasies with this particular model/vintage motor
beyond what one can normally expect with vintage outboards ?
I’m curious about converting it to tiller handle and what other Johnson models I might be able
to consider for the donor parts to achieve this ?
It’s got all of it’s controls at present but not entirely useful on my tender.
The claim is : it has good compression – no hard data to back that up though – so one of the first things i’ll
do before spending big $$ on it is a compression test :
What are considered in range of ‘healthy’ compression readings on this motor ?
assuming I’m going past GO on this one –
I expect to need to start arbitrarily with :
(aside from a good battery and fuel !)
gear oil change
a set of points and condenser
impeller kit
carb rebuild kit
less certain but would be too surprised to need:
fuel pump rebuild kit
any thoughts or previous experience comments on this model would be greatly appreciated
as well as a recommended parts source ?
cheers
Marc
a shed up north where it’s sat for the greater part of it’s life . I don't yet have it
in hand – so no serial ## just yet.
Are there any known issues or idiosyncrasies with this particular model/vintage motor
beyond what one can normally expect with vintage outboards ?
I’m curious about converting it to tiller handle and what other Johnson models I might be able
to consider for the donor parts to achieve this ?
It’s got all of it’s controls at present but not entirely useful on my tender.
The claim is : it has good compression – no hard data to back that up though – so one of the first things i’ll
do before spending big $$ on it is a compression test :
What are considered in range of ‘healthy’ compression readings on this motor ?
assuming I’m going past GO on this one –
I expect to need to start arbitrarily with :
(aside from a good battery and fuel !)
gear oil change
a set of points and condenser
impeller kit
carb rebuild kit
less certain but would be too surprised to need:
fuel pump rebuild kit
any thoughts or previous experience comments on this model would be greatly appreciated
as well as a recommended parts source ?
cheers
Marc
