Johnson MD-38 Magneto

[Tubs]

A "Boathouse Repair" is one that done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.

• This reply was modified 4 years ago by Tubs.

[Bob Wight]

Very nice work!!!

Bob

1937 Champion D2C Deluxe Lite Twin
1954 Johnson CD-11
1955 Johnson QD-16
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."

[Buccaneer]

I attached the powerhead to the lower unit, threw on the mag plate,
adjusted the points, and temporarily put the flywheel on.
The initial test looks promising. Nice blue spark.
Hard to see in the video, so hopefully the next video will
be more exciting….. “of it running”!

https://youtu.be/PpeVgWs6CuA

Prepare to be boarded!

[joecb]

Tom, great job and very much appreciate all that you do to share the knowledge .All in the club should be much appreciative.

Joe B

[Buccaneer]

Thanks Joe. I’ve learned a lot about outboards on these forums,
from people who were willing and took the time to share, so
while at best, I’ll only be a middle of the road mechanic,
I try to share what I’ve learned from others, and from my mistakes!

Prepare to be boarded!

[JOHN HOLBIK]

Buccaneer your last post was bang on the money.I have repaired many different items over the years and have made lots of mistakes I have learned a lot by trial and error and from other people.I try to help anyone I can if someone says I am just being a know it all I say if I can help some one too not make the same mistakes I did and not ruin something because of a lack of knowledge then I have returned a favour when I was helped.
My dad always said keep your eyes and ears open and your mouth shut I was always good at the first two but failed many times on the last,I like to think i am getting better as I age.

[Buccaneer]

I’ve had a lot of great mentors over the years, all with various techniques
and styles. My grandfather taught me “fix it yourself”, and sometimes
you just “need a bigger hammer”. My father taught me persistence……
he was persistence I helped him work on his 1966 International
propane delivery truck almost every weekend, because something was
always breaking! My uncle taught me lots of tricks in small engine repair,
and a few old time sayings……. “Slipperier than snot on a grease rag”
and “shinier than a schoolmarm’s knee” , and best yet, his interest
in “old outboards”.

Prepare to be boarded!

[David Bartlett]

Buccaneer wrote:

I’ve had a lot of great mentors over the years, all with various techniques
and styles. My grandfather taught me “fix it yourself”, and sometimes
you just “need a bigger hammer”. My father taught me persistence……
he was persistence I helped him work on his 1966 International
propane delivery truck almost every weekend, because something was
always breaking! My uncle taught me lots of tricks in small engine repair,
and a few old time sayings……. “Slipperier than snot on a grease rag”
and “shinier than a schoolmarm’s knee” , and best yet, his interest
in “old outboards”.

“Slipperier than snot on a grease rag!”

Tom, I got my money’s worth today. Thank you!

David Bartlett
Pine Tree Boating Club Chapter

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

[lloyd]

Great job! Congratulations!

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