old i mean old johnson motor

[jerrym1938]

i just got my dads old johnson motor, i know its at least from the fortys, i remember when he bought it used, i would like to know more about the motor, i can get ser#'s and even some pictures if i have to, my brother told me about a magnetoe (NOT RIGHT), and would like to find out if there still available, i know these motors are a dime a dozen, but it was my dads and to me its worth finding out about and maybe even getting it to run, thanks Mod #A-25, ser#39671, alot of people have given me some good advice, been so many i don;t remember whos who, anyway i've ordered 3 diff books from Cooke, if i get to post agian i'll keep a up to date of whats going on, jerry

 

[CATransplant]

Re: old i mean old johnson motor

Get all the numbers off the outboard, and we'll identify it and the year. Good for you for wanting to restore your dad's outboard!

 

[wilde1j]

Re: old i mean old johnson motor

Johnson A-25 2 cyl 1925-26

 

[OptsyEagle]

Re: old i mean old johnson motor

A-25 is a 2 Hp motor built in 1925. Love to see a pic.

 

[F_R]

Re: old i mean old johnson motor

The experts hang out at the Antique Outboard Motor Club. www.aomci.org

 

[1946Zephyr]

Re: old i mean old johnson motor

Those were great old motors. I had a 1929 A-45 and a 1930 A-50. I spent a whopping $2.00 to get my old A-45 running. At the time these were built, they were about the most reliable outboard ever made and if you ever meet anyone who owns one, he'll still swear by it's reliability. Mine was so easy to start, I just twist the flywheel with my hand and start it up.

Good luck with that old motor. It's very much worth the time and effort restoring it. You will not be disappointed in it.