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March 9, 2024 at 9:53 am #285701
Still a little early to get the barrel out but, the 8
year old in me couldn’t wait to see if it would run.
Tubs
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https://youtu.be/95LZcL9Y1YYMarch 9, 2024 at 11:29 am #285703That great 👍
See you on the water 💧
March 9, 2024 at 12:21 pm #285706Glad to see (and hear) that the “pile of parts” turned
into a running outboard!
I need to get that garage feature where the door
automatically opens when an outboard starts!Prepare to be boarded!
March 9, 2024 at 9:40 pm #285734Nice job!
Bob
1937 Champion D2C Deluxe Lite Twin
1954 Johnson CD-11
1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18
1958 Johnson QD-19
1958 Johnson FD-12
1959 Johnson QD-20“Every 20 minute job is only a broken bolt away from a 3-day project.”
"Every time you remove a broken or seized bolt an angel gets his wings."March 11, 2024 at 7:51 pm #285823Looks like you have another winner!
David Bartlett
Pine Tree Boating Club Chapter"I don't fully understand everything I know!"
March 11, 2024 at 8:44 pm #285824Watching the video I was getting worried that it wasn’t going to start…. I was thinking, did the amazing Tubs loose his golden touch.
How could this be? I then figured it out. Tubs was just building the video up for a dramatic ending. 😀Great job as usual, and damn, that engine was smooth when you idled it down.Bob D
March 11, 2024 at 10:46 pm #285837Tubs,
that bad switch was like my windshield motor new from GM. It didn’t even spin until I found 1 wire not connected to the E motor. Great trouble shooting!
March 12, 2024 at 10:59 am #285853
Its not me Bob. Unless I screw something up,
these thing usually start right up. Ole makes me
look good. I give him all the credit.
So this time I got the camera out to show how
easily it is to get one of theses going again and
this one turned out to be camera shy.
The second try I had the mixture screw open too
much and it flooded.
Once it was cleaned out it took off.
I made a battery box for these with 2 batteries so I’d
have a back up. The switch is to change from one to
the other. From the looks of the screws I’d better
change the switch as well. No telling what it looks
like inside.
TubsMarch 19, 2024 at 12:56 am #286034What an accomplishment! I am in awe of the work that must go onto such an old motor. (And I think my ’48s are old).
Still on the fence about whether I will ever own or try to get one running. Not sure my skill-set meets the criteria. No kidding! I’m getting better with my 40s and 50s motors, but I think I’d bust my knuckles wide open trying to start one of those.
Hats off to you sir!
Best Regards
John Gragg
RIverside, CAJust starting in the hobby, please be patient.
48 Sea King 5hp GG9014A
49 Sea King 5hp GG9014A
48 Johnson TD20
49 Johnson TD20
54 Johnson QD15
55 Johnson CD12March 19, 2024 at 11:43 am #286039
For the most part, the older the motors, the
simpler they become. If the opportunity comes-
relatively complete -reasonable priced, step in.
Learning what to look for as far as worn or
damaged parts can be costly. Most are fairly
easy to work on although the position of the
coil and how its mounted is a pain on these.
Once you get a Super Elto dialed in, they start
easily, are very reliable, and fun to run.
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