Restoring a 1953 Johnson Seahorse 5hp

[GrampsGirl]

I originally posted this awhile back in the wrong forum, so for those of you who have viewed it already, please excuse the duplicate post. I thought that maybe I would get some more feedback from other owners if I posted it here. And thank you to those who responded.<br /><br />I have been holding on to this 1953 Johnson outboard motor for a long time. I have recently decided to find it a new home. Being the age that it is, I am assuming that it is classified as "vintage". Problem is that I can't get it started. I have never used it. It was passed down from my grandfather. My father used it and then passed it on to me. It hasn't been started up for maybe 20+ years. It is in good shape. The engine isn't locked up. There is fuel leakage coming from the carborator. I have replaced the spark plugs hoping that it would at least start up...but didn't. Any suggestions on where I might need to start in order to see if it will run will be appreciated. This is my first experience as a boat mechanic so "lingo" could be confusing for me.

 

[JB]

Re: Restoring a 1953 Johnson Seahorse 5hp

Hi, GG.<br /><br />You posted in the wrong Forum again. I will move this to the JohnnyRude Forum for you, where other Johnson owners are more likely to see it.<br /><br />If you intend to sell the engine, which I think is too common to be considered an antique or collector item, I would sell it as is. The cost of rehabbing it could exceed its market value.<br /><br />Good luck.