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1966 Johnson Outboard Toolbox 9 years 2 weeks ago #116864

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Okay experts---

If you were going to buy, acquire, build a mechanics toolbox to repair and maintain a 1966 100 HP Johnson Golden Meteor. What tools would you gather?

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David

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Re: 1966 Johnson Outboard Toolbox 9 years 2 weeks ago #116872

hand impact and a good set of ase sockets would be a good start

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Re:1966 Johnson Outboard Toolbox 9 years 2 weeks ago #116883

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One of those lower unit oil pumps to replenish the foot.

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Re:1966 Johnson Outboard Toolbox 9 years 2 weeks ago #116905

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A decent set of sockets/ratchet. Some open end wrenches, mostly 9/16" 1/2" 7/16" and 3/8". Philips screwdriver, flat head screwdriver, small 8" crescent wrench, spark plug wrench, electrical tape, tie wraps,

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Re:1966 Johnson Outboard Toolbox 9 years 2 weeks ago #116911

Everything so far is good. If it's the selectric shift I would add a cheap digital multimeter to check shift coils if you run into problems. They always come in handy. ;)

Bob

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Re:1966 Johnson Outboard Toolbox 9 years 2 weeks ago #116915

A recommendation from Johnson Motors (1963):
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Re:1966 Johnson Outboard Toolbox 9 years 2 weeks ago #116916

Sent you an email!

Don't forget a large #3 Phillips screwdriver.

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Re:1966 Johnson Outboard Toolbox 9 years 2 weeks ago #116919

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Thanks for the list and thanks for the email. Wow, that is comprehensive.

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David

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Re:1966 Johnson Outboard Toolbox 9 years 2 weeks ago #116927

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Most important of all, from our friends at Mercury.....DUCT TAPE :laugh:
sorry....couldn't help myself

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Re:1966 Johnson Outboard Toolbox 9 years 2 weeks ago #117012

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I can't tell you how many times duct tape has come in handy. My dad, a retired contractor, used it for EVERYTHING!

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