1941 Johnson 1 1/2 hp identification and value

[Captain Nino]

I just acuired this motor. Is it worth more as parts or as a whole?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VINTAGE-1941-JOHNSON-SEAHORSE-OUTBOARD-HD-15-365440-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem2eb5485372QQitemZ200609911666QQptZBoatQ5fPartsQ5fAccessoriesQ5fGear

I also need to identify it.
HD 15 365440
Is this truly a 1941 1/12 horsepower?
Thanx!

 

[1946Zephyr]

Re: 1941 Johnson 1 1/2 hp identification and value

Cool, an HD-15. That would make it a 1940 model. I do think that $300 is a bit high though. I see them for a lot less, but the HD-15 is less common than the HD-20 and HD-25's.

The HD-15 is the first year the HD model that was completely shrouded. It is a one year style as far as your shrouding goes. In 1939, they were called the HD-39 and were more bare bones in appearance. The HD-20 (1941 - 42) and HD-25 (1946 -49) was a slightly different design and was the same for those years, (except for colors)

It would make a cool restoration project. I own a 1941 HD-20 myself. I just got done rebuilding the engine on mine and managed to find new pistons, rings, rods and crank for it. Try Sea-Way marine for parts.

 

[Captain Nino]

Re: 1941 Johnson 1 1/2 hp identification and value

Is it a 1 1/2 horse power?

 

[JB]

Re: 1941 Johnson 1 1/2 hp identification and value

No. It is listed in my book as 1940 2.5HP.