1967 Johnson Super Seahorse 40 Engine Front Block

[renken67]

Hello,
I'm new to these forums but I've come here for maintenence advice for quite some time. My query is a simple one. I have a 1967 Johnson Super Seahorse 40hp Electric and the previous owner decided to take apart the engine and accidentally drop a small bolt inside the crankcase. Coincidentally while I was out on the lake the crankshaft pushed the bolt into my front block and poked a hole about 2 1/2 inches long by 1/2 inches wide. My question is... Where can i find a replacement front block. Its the part where the reed plate attaches to. It seperates from the piston block. If i need to provide pictures i can.
Thank you for your consideration.
-Andy

 

[tx1961whaler]

Re: 1967 Johnson Super Seahorse 40 Engine Front Block

Well, believe it or not, 380253 cylinder and crankcase ***'y, is still available from BRP. $195.00
http://shop2.evinrude.com/Index.aspx?s1=671f9bfb0a95d03df6e025085e9a7611&catalog_id=0&siteid=1

Hint:
It will probably actually come from sea-way.com

 

[renken67]

Re: 1967 Johnson Super Seahorse 40 Engine Front Block

Well i clicked that link and the parts year only goes back to 1968. I didn't see my serial number there.

 

[bktheking]

Re: 1967 Johnson Super Seahorse 40 Engine Front Block

Try this link

http://www.marineengine.com/parts/johnson-evinrude-parts.php

 

[renken67]

Re: 1967 Johnson Super Seahorse 40 Engine Front Block

Well i found the correct part number. It's the same number tx1961whaler gave. Its 380253. But the problem with that is that number applies to the peice i need as well as the other side of the engine which i do not need. Is there anyway i can get just the peice i need?

 

[tx1961whaler]

Re: 1967 Johnson Super Seahorse 40 Engine Front Block

Well i found the correct part number. It's the same number tx1961whaler gave. Its 380253. But the problem with that is that number applies to the peice i need as well as the other side of the engine which i do not need. Is there anyway i can get just the peice i need?

Getting kind of particular, aren't we?
A brand new block for a 43 year old motor in stock for $195...I'd get the whole thing and swap everything over......you're gong to have to take the powerhead off anyway.
Anyway, you can try calling around for a used part:
Here's the list:
sea-way.com
outboard-parts.com
laingsoutboards.com
tcoutboard.com
fairwindsmarina.com
salvagemarine.com
marinepartsoutlet.com
outboardexchange.com
Superior Marine (800-338-9281)
budgetboats.net
americanoutboard.com
piratemarinesalvage.com
trixieslanding.com
mmmarinesalvage.com
tcoutboards.com
Tim's outboard 218-682-2331

 

[renken67]

Re: 1967 Johnson Super Seahorse 40 Engine Front Block

Yeah i am kinda particular lol. reason i dont want to have to swap it over is because the rest of the engine is fantastic, good compression, heat sensor works great. If i swapped over everything i'd have to get piston rings, a new heat sending unit, a new thermostat, and then i'd have to hone and rebuild it. But i guess for 195 bucks i can just use the one peice and keep the other part as a spare.

 

[1946Zephyr]

Re: 1967 Johnson Super Seahorse 40 Engine Front Block

Kind of an old thread and you can't advertise here. Sorry partner

 

[boobie]

Re: 1967 Johnson Super Seahorse 40 Engine Front Block

A comment, you can't just use half the block as they are line bored at the factory.