1957 Johnson Javelin 35 hp

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  • September 11, 2017 at 1:42 pm #8193
    billy-t
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      Hi all

      I just got a decent 1957 Johnson javelin 35 on the back of a fairly good older prince craft. The motor looks good cosmetically, on the outside, one mouse nest and a bit of cosmetic damage on the power head, though no wires chewed. Hopefully will be able to make it go.

      The question, this likely would be a six volt system for electric ignition on it? Would that be a safe assumption?

      Thanks

      Bill

      September 11, 2017 at 1:56 pm #64671
      lindy46
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        1957 was the first year for the 12 volt system.

        September 11, 2017 at 2:00 pm #64672
        billy-t
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          Okay that will make it a little easier.

          Thanks

          September 11, 2017 at 10:50 pm #64709
          chris-p
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            That’s great, one of my fav motors. Thought I bought all the Javelins in Ontario!

            September 12, 2017 at 4:12 pm #64769
            reivertom
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              Be careful with the hood! The plastic "sea horse" on the front is made of "unobtanium" and the chrome pieces are too! Unfortunately The original owner of mine wasn’t careful……

              September 12, 2017 at 5:47 pm #64779
              billy-t
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                I thought you had bought them all too Chris! But luckily I had an agent find one in Eastern ontario. I likely will need some help and maybe some parts to get it going strong.

                Cosmetically it is pretty good, the badge is a little cracked but the guy had a spare in good shape that he had bought at some time and threw it in on the transaction.

                May 26, 2022 at 6:08 pm #260517
                lekrz
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                  I’ve decided to sell my 57 Golden Javelin, as I’m in the process of doing another one. Just needs lite service, as it has been a display motor for the last two years. Price is $1800.00 and prefer local pickup. Pictures available via Iphone.

                  May 26, 2022 at 11:56 pm #260521
                  reivertom
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                    I have one I haven’t run since 1998. I used it on a fishing boat quite a lot when I was poorer. I just can’t make myself sell it. I know as soon as I do, a perfect boat for it will fall in my lap.

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