What do you guys think?55 cd-12

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i found this little guy on CL today, going to pick it up tomorrow , I figure there cant be to much wrong with it, ive down 5 outboards to date, and id like to get my hands dirty on a 50s model, as all my previous have been 60-70s models...he took my offer of 40$ so heck its worth that as a wall hanger, or future parts i figure at the least........5 1/2 Hp Johnson
 
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Re: What do you guys think?55 cd-12

I think you got a heck of a deal. I hope you enjoy working on it and It proves to be trouble free. Is it a 55? Sure looks familiar. IMG_1975.jpg Best of luck. Rick.
 
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Good deal! Parts are worth more than that. I have a CD12 I just went through and she's a great little runner.
 
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Re: What do you guys think?55 cd-12

got it to the house, dang this thing is pretty cherry!!
 
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has great compression, reminds me of starting my dads old stilhl chainsaws from the 50's the 056 and the like....
 
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thats a gem. i would clean her up really well get all the grease off that you can, then give it some clear coat. i use duplicolor clear engine paint. good score! ya know, it starts with one.... then another..... then..... :)
change the ignition, reseal the lower unit, and you will have a great little runner.
here is my little johnson 5.5. they run soooo smooth. should start with not even a full pull even when its cold.


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Re: What do you guys think?55 cd-12

i started last year with a 71' evinrude cherry 4hp, tuned it up proper, then got a 9.5 johnson 66', then got a 5 hp mint unused 67' johnson last week, and now this one...i am falling in love with these motors and the joy i get from bringing them back to life!!!i have a 14ft fiberglass jon i use for catfishing, adn a 1969 smokercraft 12' v jon i use for bass and crappie at the smaller lakes, the feber boat is really deep and wide and holds the deep water very well
 
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Very nice. They are addictive but even more so when they look that good. Rick.
 
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Re: What do you guys think?55 cd-12

The old green CD's are great little motors. I used to have three of them, but now am down to two. Additionally, I have a CD-14 and a 1958 Fisherman. So, technically, I still have four of them. Run that motor at 16:1 and keep fresh oil in the lower unit and it'll last you for years. That motor would be worth every penny, to go through completely and give it, a major tune up. Refurbish, the entire ignition system, replace the impeller and re=seal the lower unit, if it needs it.
 
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