Reply To: 8 Motors – $350 (anyone need parts?)

[John Gragg]

I put the QD to the test today and peeked through the inspection hole in the flywheel. The coils look brand new, the points look really good. I put the spark checker on and cylinder 1 jumps bright blue more than 3/8″. Cylinder 2 is a bit weaker, blue spark but just about 1/4″. Looks like it might be missing once in a while as well. Going to pull the flywheel and clean up both points and install new wires (wires are old, that’s probably my weak spark on #2).

Anyway – Yes, I agree with all the comments. I was like a kid at Christmas last night. Couldn’t wait to get to sleep so I could get up this morning and get started…!!!

I have to focus my attention tho’. I still have my /49 TD20 that I’m restoring to finish. THEN I get to have ALL the fun.

Thanks all,

 

Best Regards,

John Gragg
RIverside, CA

Just starting in the hobby, please be patient.

48 Sea King 5hp GG9014A. Sold
49 Sea King 5hp GG9014A
48 Johnson TD20. Sold
49 Johnson TD20. Sold
54 Johnson QD15. Sold
55 Johnson CD12. Sold
57 Johnson RJE-19M
57 Johnson RDE-19