Reply To: Mystery 1941 Johnson Seahorse

[opposedtwin]

CMB,
If it were me, I’d get it running. You’d be surprised what that will do for your soul, particularly because of the family connection. Once you get it running, I’m sure it’s ok to run it whenever you like, it’s your motor after all. I would exercise as much if not more care than your grandfather did with it. He probably treated it with respect because he knew the value of a dollar having come of age in the Great Depression. Your motivation to care for it will probably come out of respect for him and for the motor’s provenance.

That Poche family website is the ticket for these older johnsons. This board will be a good supplement as many guys here have done what you’re about to do. Good luck and have fun! Save that box!!
Scott