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

[John Gragg]

Dale wrote:

Hi John,  those old motors will keep you busy for sure!   The 1954 Johnson 10hp is one of my favorites.  It has the sea horse embossed in the leg.  OMC only did that for two years 53 and 54.  That makes it special to me anyway!   I have both of those years of Johnson 10’s. and  they run just great!   If your are lucky maybe some of those motors won’t be stuck.   Stuck sucks for sure!

dale

get’em wet….don’t let’em set!

The motors came home yesterday! 9 hour trip, back and forth.

Great news! All motors move, none seized. I tested the TD20, QD15 and CD12 for compression today. All are at, or slightly greater than, 90psi!

I don’t see any obvious abuse, they all seem to have been cared for fairly well. One might have had a little exposure to saltwater, bit we’ll see. Wish me (beginners) luck.

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