1962 Johnson Seahorse Electric Shift

[merc_500]

I plan on taking this to our cottage next week but havnt had this motor out before. I will clean the carbs and change the oil. The imepllor is fine. If it pumps water and runs ok is there anything else i should look out for? <br /><br />Did these motors have any problems? Starting etc?? <br /><br />Let me know, any input is very appriciated. Thanks again, Neil

 

[jimmbo]

Re: 1962 Johnson Seahorse Electric Shift

Make sure you use the correct oil in the gearcase or it won't shift. It was called type C, but a few years ago I believe it was relabeled as 'premium blend'. As for gas oil, use a GOOD TC-W3 oil, preferably Evinrude/Johnson or Mercury. Mix it at 24:1

 

[merc_500]

Re: 1962 Johnson Seahorse Electric Shift

so i cant use just regular gearcase lube? I bought this mercury brand gearcase oil can i use that? <br /><br /><br />BTW, how hard is it to clean the carbs on these? <br /><br />How fast can this go? <br /><br />Thanks!

 

[jimmbo]

Re: 1962 Johnson Seahorse Electric Shift

Type C, which has been rensmed 'Premium Blend' is the only oil to use in that gearcase. NO, you can not use the Mercury oil unless it is labeled for electric shift, which mercury never had any of.

 

[Lost in Johnson Land]

Re: 1962 Johnson Seahorse Electric Shift

hey i got a 1961 seahorse and i was told to mix the fuel 50:1 even though the the motor cover says 24:1 because the new oil is different?????

 

[jimmbo]

Re: 1962 Johnson Seahorse Electric Shift

I know a lot of people say you can but... In 1964 when omc switched to 50:1 all the engines were designed for it meaning all had anti friction bearings on the crankshaft and on both ends of the connecting rods. Some pre64 engine were the same, however some were using friction bearings(bushings), these require more oil.

 

[seahorse5]

Re: 1962 Johnson Seahorse Electric Shift

Electric shift motors were 40hp and larger and all those motors had "anti-friction" bearings. You can use 50:1 safely in your '62 outboard.

 

[captain spike]

Re: 1962 Johnson Seahorse Electric Shift

type c lu oil,50:1 gas oil mix,87 octane good gas,check all fuel lines,sparkplugs,all elec connections,clean and tight,and any filters you might have. <br /> <br /> ***1971 18' winner 1969 115 jonny***