35 johnson super seahorse

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  • June 20, 2019 at 7:53 am #177615
    Tinman
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      Hey guys. Have a chance to pick up a 1958 35 hp Johnson super seahorse. No controls or wiring harness. Barn kept for many years. I guess clean enough for sitting in an old dusty barn. Cowling looks ok. Some damage to chrome but there. Are the parts any harder to find than for a regular 35 hp motor? I know it has a different looking lower unit. And as far as the wiring harness and the steering controls…. are they impossible to find??? Thanks for your help.
      Bryan

      June 20, 2019 at 8:29 am #177616
      frankr
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        1958 Super Sea Horse was the first of the “Super Quiet” motors that continued for over a decade. So most parts are not rare at all. Of course, an exception would be that special and beautiful trim on the ’58. And that makes it a valuable collectors’ motor.

        June 20, 2019 at 8:32 am #177618
        frankr
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          Wiring harness fits 1958-61 35 & 40hp motors. Steering is plain ol’ OMC used for many years.

          June 20, 2019 at 9:47 am #177623
          lindy46
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            A good used wiring harness may be hard to find. Nymarine.ca has them but expensive. You could make your own.

            June 20, 2019 at 1:44 pm #177645
            Tinman
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              Thanks ! Since the price is right I think I’ll go ahead and pick it up. May be a little while before I get to it since I’ve got a couple projects ahead of it but it looks like a cool motor.

              June 20, 2019 at 5:31 pm #177662
              crosbyman
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                before spending to much $$$$ check compression….

                Joining AOMCI has priviledges 🙂

                June 20, 2019 at 8:59 pm #177684
                Tinman
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                  I will! Something I always do. And I always check the gear case too.

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