1978 35HP Johnson Engine…
Daltona has been sitting idle for too long. The last time I was out in her was with Mike Wilkinson and we had a series of breakdowns. First a blown fuse which I fixed with tinfoil, then the wire from the spark plug broke away from the coil. This we fixed with Mikes tapered leader (fishing line for you non fisherfolk). Then the starter motor started grinding rather than starting. This could not be fixed with my leatherman but by wrapping a rope around the fly wheel I could start the engine to get us back to safety. Today I finally got around to fixing the old outboard…
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- 1978 35HP Johnson engine. As old as myself!
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- The cog on the starter motor which engages the fly wheel was worn. I thought that was the problem so I bought a new one for $60.
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- Had to remove the starter motor to remove the old part..
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- Work overalls come in handy..
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- Old and new..
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- New part on.. Now to reassemble it.
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- New part in.. Problem not solved. Bollocks.
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- I noticed a bolt was missing from the starter motor housing behind the air filter so I took that off and replaced it. Problem solved for now but I think it may work it’s way loose again. There was evidence of threading!
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- New bolt in.. I’m not sure what this weekend will bring but it should include a test run! I still need to pump some epoxy into the coil. At the moment it’s secured with a tapered leader. I replaced the fuse so she should be good to go once again… Temporarily at least! Anyone keen on a mission?
Categories: Expedition 1978 35HP Johnson Engine, Daltona, Johnson, Mike Wilkinson, Ronan, Starter motor outboard
I’m just back from Lake Dunstan after giving the engine a good run.. No problems! Daltona is back.. This has to be one of the windiest places in NZ. A light breeze here is a force 6-7 which is what it is right now.
Good work, Ronan!
Thanks man!