1950's Johnson SeaHorse 3hp twin

[factoryX]

Do you any of you have a 1950's Johnson SeaHorse 3hp twin outboard motor?

I just got one from my grandmothers house and I plan on referbishing it(sat for 28 years).

This is not it but is same thing.

http://www.nymarine.ca/58jo3.JPG

[elcamino12sec]

Do you any of you have a 1950's Johnson SeaHorse 3hp twin outboard motor?

I just got one from my grandmothers house and I plan on referbishing it(sat for 28 years).

This is not it but is same thing.

http://www.nymarine.ca/58jo3.JPG

Haha, I have seen those. My buddy has an old Goodyear twin 5hp outboard. It has a throttle and ignition lever. You give it throttle and then adjust the timing according to throttle position and RPM. It probably like from 1950 or maybe older. Its made by Kiekfhofer (sp?) according to the build plate on the cylinder which was Mercury Marine's maiden name.

[tbirdscott]

I had a 1951(?) Evinrude Lightwin, looked like the exact same shape. Was a great little outboard. Sold it for $350 on ebay. Got it for $50 and $20 for a carb kit.


Scott

[factoryX]

thanks for the reply. yes It has not been ran in over 40 years and it still has spark. cleaning gas tank and carb to see if I get it running.

[400exguy]

So which is it 28 years or 40? :wondering

[factoryX]

it was being moved around, but I talked to my great grandmother and she told me he has used it twice, and it sat for 30-40 years...

[400exguy]

Nice. Lets see pics of it

[tbirdscott]

The cork float is probabally finished. I was still able to get a carb kit IN STOCK at the local marine dealer.

post up some pics of yours if you can.

Scott