1959 35 HP Johnson Spark Plug Torque

1959 35 HP Johnson Spark Plug Torque 13 years 2 weeks ago #77606

StevieB Topic Author Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 266 Karma: 12 Thank you received: 0	So as not to strip out the threads as the previousy owner did, what is the correct torque value for a spark plug on a 1959 35 HP Johnson? Thanks, StevieB Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1959 35 HP Johnson Spark Plug Torque 13 years 2 weeks ago #77632

sunrise Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 16 Thank you received: 0	240-246 (Inch lbs) According to Seloc for 1957 thru 1959 Johnson.. Should be right if threads still good or helicoil used... Ed Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1959 35 HP Johnson Spark Plug Torque 13 years 2 weeks ago #77633

StevieB Topic Author Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 266 Karma: 12 Thank you received: 0	Thanks, I kept looking in the book, but I just couldn't locate it. What page or area was it on? Thanks, StevieB Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1959 35 HP Johnson Spark Plug Torque 13 years 2 weeks ago #77651

sunrise Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 16 Thank you received: 0	Page 5-25 in the Ignition Assembling, there's a formal chart showing 35 HP Year 1957-59 @ 240-246 Inch lbs., although I think most of us do it by touchy feeley.....Ed Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1959 35 HP Johnson Spark Plug Torque 13 years 2 weeks ago #77663

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Well..(as retired Machinist), ya gotta remember in 50 years, who know how many times the plugs were yanked, and put back in old or new. Every time done, you stress the aluminum, so over time its a snug'em up and hope. If it were mine, and a keeper..(what old J-Rude aint!)..I'd yank the head/s, helicoil all holes. Check the bores, new gaskets, and button it up and be like new.
Wish the best regardless!

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Re:1959 35 HP Johnson Spark Plug Torque 13 years 2 weeks ago #77664

professor Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 758 Karma: 87 Thank you received: 1	The proper way to work with spark plugs is to loosen them with a wrench and then take them out by hand. Install the new plugs by hand and then snug them up with the wrench. Hard to damage those soft threads in the head if you use that technique Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1959 35 HP Johnson Spark Plug Torque 13 years 2 weeks ago #77668

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professor wrote:

The proper way to work with spark plugs is to loosen them with a wrench and then take them out by hand.
Install the new plugs by hand and then snug them up with the wrench.
Hard to damage those soft threads in the head if you use that technique

Yep, as years doing it you simple get the "feel" for it. Also, I have never "put a torque wrench" to a plug in the 62 years of my life. Nothing can beat the human touch of "feel".

Plus putting in a used plug, with a already crushed gasket ring, feels different than a new one.

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Re:1959 35 HP Johnson Spark Plug Torque 13 years 2 weeks ago #77676

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Well, the original question resulted when I first removed the plugs in the fall after purchasing the boat and motor. When I did, plug, heli-coil and all backed out. So, I purchased a new/used head, which I could finger tighten new plugs very smoothly, installed the head, and thought that I would ask the question since I am used to working on land engines with cast iron blocks instead of aluminum outboard heads, ..... if you know what I mean. I just did not want to go down that same path again, and end up with what the previous owner left me. Thanks for all the help.
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ps - now it is on to the Carb, ............ if anyone has any tips!

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Re:1959 35 HP Johnson Spark Plug Torque 13 years 1 week ago #77788

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Don't try this at home, but... many years ago, (maybe mid 1990's). I had reserved a campsite at Kinzua reservior for a holiday weekend. Friday afternoon, upon carefully changing the plugs in my mid 60's Sport-4 60hp Evinrude, yep, the last one spun... well, it was either dead in the water for the weekend, or, I took some 'J-B Weld' metallic epoxy, (yeah, I did) and 'glued' the plug in, and let set overnight. It worked! I not only got the weekend out of it, but I left it like that for the entire season. I then pulled the heads and took them to the machine shop for new threads...

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Re:1959 35 HP Johnson Spark Plug Torque 13 years 1 week ago #77794

StevieB Topic Author Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 266 Karma: 12 Thank you received: 0	Hey Big Twin, I know what you mean. JB Weld has been my friend for years too. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1959 35 HP Johnson Spark Plug Torque 13 years 1 week ago #77798

55bigtwin Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 260 Karma: 3 Thank you received: 0	...don't leave home without it... Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1959 35 HP Johnson Spark Plug Torque 13 years 6 days ago #77943

yoursavior748 Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 11 Thank you received: 0	Hi, I have a question about identifying johnson sea horse motors. I want to get a manual to help fix mine up but don't know what kind it is. Im pretty sure its from the late 50s but not much more than that. Any help is much appreciated. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1959 35 HP Johnson Spark Plug Torque 13 years 6 days ago #77945

yoursavior748 Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 11 Thank you received: 0	here is a picture of it. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1959 35 HP Johnson Spark Plug Torque 13 years 6 days ago #77959

ed-mc Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1462 Karma: 235 Thank you received: 128	Looks like a '57 to me! Here's a model-year guide: www.marineengine.com/manuals/johnson/index.html#j35hp Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1959 35 HP Johnson Spark Plug Torque 13 years 5 days ago #77982

55bigtwin Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 260 Karma: 3 Thank you received: 0	I would also say '57, '56 was 30hp, my '58 35hp Super SeaHorse, is gold & white...these are great motors Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1959 35 HP Johnson Spark Plug Torque 13 years 5 days ago #77985

yoursavior748 Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 11 Thank you received: 0	So do you know how I would find out the model number for it? I checked Johnson's website but they don't go back that far. This is a pic of the front part, has both a pull and electric start. Don't know if that helps. And how can you tell its a 57 as opposed to a 58? Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1959 35 HP Johnson Spark Plug Torque 13 years 5 days ago #77986

yoursavior748 Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 11 Thank you received: 0	Here it is, had to scale it down. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1959 35 HP Johnson Spark Plug Torque 13 years 5 days ago #77992

yoursavior748 Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 11 Thank you received: 0	So after a bit of searching, I think it is an RDE-19. Does that make sense to anyone else? And does anyone know where I can get a cheap manual for it? The only one I found is 50 dollars, and another 40 for a parts catalog, though I'm not sure if I'd need that. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1959 35 HP Johnson Spark Plug Torque 13 years 4 days ago #78027

MarkS Offline Moderator Posts: 5348 Karma: 118 Thank you received: 5	You can download the manual on Andgott's website for free, in .pdf format; www.agott.com/glassboat/manuals.html Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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