Running an antique outboard 1957 Johnson

26 Comments

1. jordyboy0129
   Posted January 25, 2011 at 10:28 am | Permalink

   look /watch?v=Jwm83q4mjQA

2. vwbusssesareforever
   Posted January 25, 2011 at 10:39 am | Permalink

   That should be me right now in my 14ft 1974 Appleby, but unfortunately my 1958 Johnson 5hp 2cyl motor is locked up big time, and it would cost over $1,000 to fix, so unless someone wants to buy it from me for parts or even better, restoration, let me know. Plus, mine doesnt have a hood

3. mikeunderdog114
   Posted January 25, 2011 at 10:51 am | Permalink

   i got a 1957 3.5hp johnson i picked up it need to be all redone do you know where i could get parts or manual on how to do it? thanks

4. classicoutboards
   Posted January 25, 2011 at 11:44 am | Permalink

   Nice motor Doug, from Yankee Chapter member William G in CT

5. doomdart
   Posted January 25, 2011 at 12:14 pm | Permalink

   nice wagon

6. plm947
   Posted January 25, 2011 at 12:36 pm | Permalink

   Your motor is not an antique it is a Classic. I believe the cut off line according to the A.O.M.C.I is 1950 before 1950 it would be considered a antique. To be a classic it has to be between 1950 and no less then 30 years old. So as of right now the 1979 models are considered Classic’s

7. mysticblur
   Posted January 25, 2011 at 1:29 pm | Permalink

   can you use unleaded gas with the fuel mixture?

8. patokaa93
   Posted January 25, 2011 at 2:03 pm | Permalink

   hmm i got free a motor like this (red johnson 7½hp, about the same age) a couple days ago, maybe i should test if it runs, it isn’t in too bad condition, all the original texts are still there. it sounds and looks great too, maybe i could have a good motor of that. not bad for (well kinda) free.

9. fourfortyroadrunner
   Posted January 25, 2011 at 2:19 pm | Permalink

   Antique?? Anthing with a shroud is not antique!! I used to water ski behind a 35hp “that color”

10. CHICAGOunionpacific
    Posted January 25, 2011 at 3:14 pm | Permalink

    how longis your boat?

11. curiousinfl
    Posted January 25, 2011 at 3:25 pm | Permalink

    I’m looking for a 1957 or 1958 Johnson 18 hp engine in very good running condition with it’s original pressure tank.

    Do you have pics or the 18?

12. thetoadfamily
    Posted January 25, 2011 at 3:43 pm | Permalink

    i have alot of fun with the same motor , it took me quite awhile to locate a presure tank though ,i was able to find the tank seal on ebay

13. xboxdude360
    Posted January 25, 2011 at 4:19 pm | Permalink

    15 horses

14. jbless09
    Posted January 25, 2011 at 4:20 pm | Permalink

    i have a 1957 18 hp johnson, and a 1957 5 1/2 hp johnson outboard, and they are in mint condition… they run like champs

15. eng7173
    Posted January 25, 2011 at 5:04 pm | Permalink

    take the screw out that holds the tiller and shim washers and it will tighten the gears up

16. auburnman1994
    Posted January 25, 2011 at 6:03 pm | Permalink

    what hp?

17. xboxdude360
    Posted January 25, 2011 at 6:40 pm | Permalink

    omfg!!! i have the same 1!

18. JeffreyJaguar
    Posted January 25, 2011 at 6:51 pm | Permalink

    I just bought a ’57 Crestliner aluminum v-hull that had a ’54 Johson Sea Horse on it. Rebuilt the carb and it runs great. Its been taken good care and looks like new. Looks like this one in the video but green.

19. dgmarklin
    Posted January 25, 2011 at 7:23 pm | Permalink

    Thanks, I figured out one is missing… I did find a new part, but Im setting it up remote anyways. I love your videos, Ill be sure to put up some of my engine too someday.

    Thanks

20. therealbeaker
    Posted January 25, 2011 at 8:19 pm | Permalink

    you can gently pry those teeth towards each other. The other thing is make sure none of the linkage is binding and everything is free. Those teeth skipping is common, especially when the tiller is raised and the handle is turned they’ll tend to skip.

21. redneck911724
    Posted January 25, 2011 at 9:04 pm | Permalink

    prety sweet im just about to buy a boat and it comes with a 1957 35 horse johnson

22. rmz250r
    Posted January 25, 2011 at 9:28 pm | Permalink

    Sweet i want one they

23. boatphd
    Posted January 25, 2011 at 10:24 pm | Permalink

    Hey dgmarklin give McCalls Marine a call they have lots of parts for all motors they are in WVa 304-269-6449 very helpful people good luck

24. dgmarklin
    Posted January 25, 2011 at 11:21 pm | Permalink

    I have a 1956 15HP Johnson, still working on it. But the tiller handle cogs keep slipping, any ideas on how to keep them from slipping?

25. Feathercrafter
    Posted January 25, 2011 at 11:43 pm | Permalink

    Looking good Doug! Nice job as always on the video. Ken In Danbury CT. Good ole Yankee Member

26. jerry
    Posted March 9, 2011 at 8:02 am | Permalink

    i have 2 motors 1956 and 1957 both 5,5 johnson with the orginal pressure gas tanks both run and are in great condition just need tuneups what do you think they are worfh. would like to sell
    thanks