Re: 1958 Johnson 10 hp- worthy for resto?

[Don]

Boy, that is a beautiful paint job for sure….Like others have said, wrist pin/bushing wear is not uncommon with these engines, so I would stick with a 16:1 mix to provide maximum lubrication. The gearcase can be a weak point also, check and change gear lube often to avoid problems…Once the lower housing bushing is wallowed out, the gearcase is toast. These driveshafts are getting hard to find also…