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    Need Info Johnson Javelin RJE-18

    UPDATE Have connected positive cable directly from battery to starter ( I should have started here). In any case, the starter remains unresponsive. I even tried a few hammer taps while connected. After disconnecting power the starter turns easily by hand. While starter has not engaged...
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    Need Info Johnson Javelin RJE-18

    Once again I am confused. I hooked up a 12 volt battery for testing. Positive to solenoid and negative to block. I used a patch cable to jump over the solenoid - positive in to positive out. The wire got hot! I used a circuit tester to verify the outbound power cable from the solenoid was...
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    Need Info Johnson Javelin RJE-18

    Thanks, that explains why I can’t match up with manufacturer documents….. Is there a way to determine if they also converted to 12 volt?
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    Need Info Johnson Javelin RJE-18

    Thanks, I’m making some progress…. I’ve got a few photos to hopefully clarify things but too large for this site. Scroll to the bottom of this page: https://dougmcq000.wixsite.com/mitey-mo/post/iv-outboard Internal wiring appears complete: 2 battery cables; 2 starter wires; 2 choke wires...
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    Need Info Johnson Javelin RJE-18

    Tim, thanks for the info. I believe the internal wiring harness is complete: two battery cables, pair for starter, pair for choke solenoid is under the cover. what is purpose of junction box? Doug
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    Need Info Johnson Javelin RJE-18

    Picked this up as a “barn find” From what I could tell from Model number, it’s a 1956 30HP. Appreciate if somebody could confirm It’s a six volt system. I read somewhere That 12 volt started in 1957 Also, my understanding is that some of the 6 volt outboards had a positive ground. How can I...
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    Paint for Evinrude Lark 35 Cowl

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    Paint for Evinrude Lark 35 Cowl

    Any suggestions would be appreciated Thx
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    Mercruiser 5.7L Hibernation is Over

    Thx
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    Mercruiser 5.7L Hibernation is Over

    Thanks, just what the doc ordered!
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    Mercruiser 5.7L Hibernation is Over

    Hello, I just picked up an antiquewooden boat to restore. It was upgraded with a Mercruiser SN# 0L679271. (mated to a velvet drive - please don't kick me off this forum ;-) Has not run for five years. Step by step instructions to get this running without damaging anything would be greatly...
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