Re: TD-20 1947-48 Johnson 5hp carb kit

[steveh]

Hi Jerry.

Wonderful motor you have there! No carb kits are not available for these motors, but they are very easy to work on. You’ll want to reseal the cork float, and perhaps make a new cork if the one in there has deteriorated. You’ll also need new leather primer washers.

Most of the information you need for working on these motors can be found here: http://www.pochefamily.org/outboard/

Specific to the carburetor: http://www.pochefamily.org/outboard/CarbService.html

The points will need to be cleaned and reset. The coils and condensers on these old motors are almost always good. You’ll also want to replace the water pump. But again, these motors are easy to work on.

As you have questions, don’t be shy and feel free to ask questions here.

Good luck!