1959 Johnson 35 hp

[cphill]

Ok I got this motor with a console,wheel and controls for 70 bucks . Its a rds-21 been in a barn for 3 years was running when put up(at least thats what I was told ) it will turn over so not locked up . What i need is the wiring harness. Any info on that would be great....I don't think I done bad even if motor is not fixable wheel and controls should be worth 70

 

[Pappy]

Go to https://www.aomci.org
Once there go to the "webvertise" section and put an ad in there for the parts needed.
Use your model number followed by the year and horsepower and use "super Quiet" as well.
"I purchased an RDS-21 1959 35hp Super Quiet and am in need of a ..................
Make sure you put your physical locaton in the header for the ad.

Those are nice engines!
Make sure you check the gearcase seals after the first few runs, change out the gear oil first.
Change out the impeller or the complete pump depending on condition of the pump housing.
Check, clean, set the points and verify operation of the ignition.
Probably would benefit from a good OEM carb kit as well.
Always run the engine at the manufacturers recommendations for fuel oil ratio. Do not change it because of today's oils.

 

[Johnny]

If the motor is toast - I would suggest E-BAY all the parts !!
nut by nut, bolt by bolt, Supply and Demand, Supply and Demand.

 

[SumDumGuy]

Pappy » 15 Aug 2014, 16:13[/url]"]
Always run the engine at the manufacturers recommendations for fuel oil ratio. Do not change it because of today's oils.