I can recharge flywheel magnets but while this does increase
the magnetism it doesn’t benefit how one starts or runs. Most
motors from this time have never been recharged and they start
and run just fine so don’t give up on this motor because you
feel its necessary to get it going. After making a considerable
investment in a magnet charger I stopped recharging magnets
of the motors I have restored as there was no obvious benefit
from doing so. I just recently got this 1937 Johnson running
again. Although I have only been able to bench test it, it seems to
be ready to be put back in use and that is the plan this summer.
I’d be more than willing to do yours but the cost of shipping
(both ways) doesn’t justify the result IMO.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_cTrjdTmzs&t=3s
A "Boathouse Repair" is one thats done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.
