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    The Boat House
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      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/95LZcL9Y1YY

      #285703
      lyks2tinkr
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        That great 👍

        See you on the water 💧

        #285706
        Buccaneer
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          Glad 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!

          #285734
          bobw
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            Nice 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."

            #285823
            David Bartlett
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              US Member

              Looks like you have another winner!

              David Bartlett
              Pine Tree Boating Club Chapter

              "I don't fully understand everything I know!"

              #285824
              bob-d
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                Watching 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

                #285837
                jeff-register
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                  US Member - 2 Years

                  Tubs,

                  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!

                  #285853
                  The Boat House
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                    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.
                    Tubs

                    #286034
                    John Gragg
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                      What 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, CA

                      Just 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 CD12

                      #286039
                      The Boat House
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                        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.
                        Tubs

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