Old motors

[hamms-scooter]

Who runs old motors here? I picked up a completely rebuilt '54 Johnson 5.5. It is a great little motor. Light weight power . Great fishing motor. Those 50s motors are full of character! And reliable!

[Igor Drackenwolf]

Nothing THAT old! LOL. But I run a 1988 200HP Yamaha V6. She purrs like a giant angry kitty.

[th64]

I'm trying to find a good 4hp 2 stroke-no luck yet.

[Laddyaddy]

I run a 1957 5.5 hp Johnson Fishermen in my 65' alumacraft. I get more looks using that boat than my newer Lund. What kind of condition is your tank in? I had to replace my rusted tank with a new one that I purchased and restored on hsolist. They are great little motors if you can keep your tank in good shape!! If your tank is in good shape treat it like a baby, if not expect to spend $200+ for a decent tank. Also keep the tank locked up! I have had one stolen:( I know there is a kit that you can buy so you are able to use new tanks, but not worth the investment IMO

[hamms-scooter]

my tank was rebuilt with new gaskets and fitting with new o rings! I am just looking for a light weight 14ft boat now.

[20lbSloughShark]

The oldest I have is an evinrude 1962 5.5hp. It is probably the best running engine I have ever seen. The funny thing is I have had 2 old motors with points ignition, and 2 with CDI ignition. Both my newer CDI motors have failed me, one during a rain storm. I have not had a single problem with points.

-Tom

[Lindy Lee]

I have 2 old Johnson 5.5's. one think is a '55 that I bought when I was in 8th grade and one that my dad gave me is a '57. Haven't ran them in years, but they bring back good memories when I see them in the garage.

[monstermoose78]

I have 1941-1942 Johnson with the original cardboard box. It is a TD 15 I never looked up the rest of the numbers. I bought it to display in my down stairs living room. I am now looking for Johnson motor stand, but they are hard to come by.

[20lbSloughShark]

What good is a motor to look at? Mine pulls double duty as a kicker and on the duck boat.

-Tom

[hamms-scooter]

I love running mine. When these 50s motors where sold by omc they said it would be the last motor you would have to buy . All parts are available as well

[eurolarva]

1967 45 HP chrysler is bullet proof. Been running great for the 20 years I have owned it and is easy to take apart and fix. I rebuild the carb and fuel pump every 4 years and have nad no problem with it. Also a 1971 4.5 HP merc kicker. Same thing. Runs awesome.

[slammer]

I have a '57 7.5hp Johnson. Has not been used for 20 years but still runs. I pull it out of the garage every now and then and it starts after a few pulls. Needs some carb work. Don't have any use for it at the time. Should have it restored someday.

[gunner55]

A 62 Evinrude Fisherman 6 hp here,lower unit has been rebuilt & made into a long shaft.It starts on the 2nd or 3rd pull when we get it out.

[BigSwen]

I have 4 oldies that we use for our duck hunting fleet....two Johnson 5.5 motors 55 and 56 vintage and a Johnson 10 horse 1956 and an Evinrude 10 horse 56 or 57 I believe. I have rebuilt all the carbs and lower units with new water pumps and seals etc... they are dead on reliable for sure and pretty much bulletproof! I have three tanks I use, and three others in reserve for the future...I don't know where you would have to buy tanks for $200....I haven't spent more than 10 bucks for one yet. I did order the new ethanol resistant hoses for them though...if you keep a cold pressurized gas tank in a warm workshop, those old hoses give out...and make a stinky mess! It took almost 6 months to get that smell gone!

[jtroop]

I have a 55 Johnson 10hp and an 59 Evinrude 3hp. Both run well and are used every year. I feel like a time traveler when I backtroll with them !

[Kettle]

Just started my 1962 evienrude 3 hp. Built in gas tank. Hasn't run in at least 10 years. New plugs new gas and it started right up!

Kettle

[SkunkedAgain]

I have a 1963 5.5hp Seahorse that I use on my 12' boat, but also found a mouse-infested 1957 3hp Johnson at a garage sale a few years ago. I cleaned it up, replaced everything inside, and it runs like a top.