I have acquired a Johnson Colt that was purchased new in the summer of 1987.
Model JCOCDR
Serial b0108474
Made in Belgium
It was a back up motor that was never needed. It has NEVER been started.
I have no manual but there is a confusing sticker on the top by the gas tank.
It says fuel 100 oil 1.
This blows my old man mind. Every other engine I have ever owned is 50:1.
I have not checked to see if it will start after all of these years because I am confused by this sticker. The previous owner was not aware. He always assumed he would gas it with the tank he used for his main engine at 50:1 when the time came, which it never did.
Anyone know what's up with this? Any other things to look for in a 21 year old "new" motor?
I plan to power a canoe with it. It should do the trick if I figure all of this out.
Model JCOCDR
Serial b0108474
Made in Belgium
It was a back up motor that was never needed. It has NEVER been started.
I have no manual but there is a confusing sticker on the top by the gas tank.
It says fuel 100 oil 1.
This blows my old man mind. Every other engine I have ever owned is 50:1.
I have not checked to see if it will start after all of these years because I am confused by this sticker. The previous owner was not aware. He always assumed he would gas it with the tank he used for his main engine at 50:1 when the time came, which it never did.
Anyone know what's up with this? Any other things to look for in a 21 year old "new" motor?
I plan to power a canoe with it. It should do the trick if I figure all of this out.