Well, ended up making a deal for the Johnson after all. The guy was stuck on what he had paid for the motor 4 years ago and did not look like he was going to budge. Then got a text mid Saturday morning that my offer of $200.00 was acceptable after all. Turns out he was only 20 minutes away. While there, tried compression test off a battery. Starter would not budge. Did have a fair amount of bounce when pulling on rope, but recoil seemed gummed up and would just slowly drag back into the housing. Part of that seemed like it had to do with the compression release being fairly gummed up as well and was catching or not releasing cleanly on the return. Did not feel or hear any scraping during pull.
Decided to just go ahead and bring it home. Put together a simple stand for it and got it mounted. Came across a service manual on marine engine site, but not sure if that would be the most detailed one or the best resource for obtaining a service manual. It cover 1946 thru 64 2.5 thru 40 hp Johnsons. Part number 302321_10 for reprints I think???
Also found article regarding waking up a sleeping outboard. As this one has been sitting for 23+ years, thought that might be a good place to start. Have sprayed a little penetrating oil on every exposed nut and screw except ones associated with the powerhead. Will have to put together a shopping list to get started on wakeup including battery, fuel cell and the correct single fuel line for this motor. Which adapter or premade fuel line would work???
Came with controls and wiring harness. Looks pretty rough. Not sure what parts if any are salvageable. Do I need just a simple ignition switch to add to harness for now???
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