Reply To: Advice please re purchase of 1958 7.5hp Johnson

[amuller]

Well, I wasn’t trying to discourage anybody, just mentioning the issues as I see them. I have a 5.5, a ’62 I think. Servicing it ate up more time than I was expecting, but the results have been good. I’ve been running it at 24-1 but I know opinions vary.

Also have a pressure tank ten hp that needs attention. It’s from the year that went to the smaller gearcase. Hope to get to it this winter. Don’t have a 7.5 but would be open to one.