Re: 69 55hp Johnson

[Don]

Well, this engine has the dreaded battery CD ignition, it also has the electric/hydraulic shift. Soooo, the engine probably isn’t worth messing with if it doesn’t come with a good control box and wiring harness.
The ignition points on these engines rarely see much wear, and usually never need to be replaced. But, electrical parts are very expensive. So, you may want to make sure the engine has spark before you buy it. You might want to crack the lower gearcase drain screw to make sure the gearlube is OK as well.
I would steer clear if the engine has no spark, and/or the gearlube is milky-water is present.