Is this the right forum?

[kkj]

Today I got the Johnson 10 hp home.<br />Model QD19 serial no 247276. Is it a 1958 model? <br />But is this the right forum for old iron? Doesn't most of you want to talk about modern 100+ hp super motors instead of old clunkers?<br />Are there an "vintage" or "classic" site somewhere that I am supposed to sheer into

 

[Paul Moir]

Re: Is this the right forum?

There's a strong community here for '50s - 70s Johnny/Rudes, which seem to last forever. Lots of people running them - just have a quick look at the J/E repair forum. The AOMCI (Antique) folks don't seem to care much for post WW-II outboards.<br /><br />Johnsons and Evinrudes from this time frame are normally identical except for the covers. Rooting through my bookmarks, here's a couple links for you:<br /><br />1958 10hp Evinrude site (Popup blockers on FULL!)<br /><br />1958 Johnson Catalog from<br /> <br />The old OMC Site.<br /><br />Cheap, simple, easy to work on, reliable beyond all belief. Who cares about 100+HP engines if you can have more fun with less? When I go out, I don't have to obsess over the price of gas, or how much that new powerpak set me back. Put it on a light enough hull and it'll go fast. Won't be pulling any skiers though.

 

[kkj]

Re: Is this the right forum?

This sounds like music to me!!!!!!