1960 Johnson 75 HP

[JEllwanger]

I'm finding out the hard way that this is a scary monster. None of the shops around my area (Chicago) will touch this thing. I have the original owner's manual and am looking for someone who would be willing to give me a hand with it. It runs OK. Or maybe I should just give up and try to talk the wife into a new motor.

 

[heaty1]

Re: 1960 Johnson 75 HP

Step up to the plate man BEG YOUR WIFE! I'm not married but I did what you need to do.. Buy a new one!!!!!!!!!! I am loving life on the water now, noooooo problems.

 

[heaty1]

Re: 1960 Johnson 75 HP

oohhh another thing, what kinda motor ya got?

 

[Dunk]

Re: 1960 Johnson 75 HP

J, nothing wrong with that old stump puller. I fact I'm looking for one for 1965 Glasspar G3 I'm rebuilding. They really are a simple engine to work on and parts are easy to find. http://www.kencook.com/ will have a parts manual that will give you blowups of the engines parts and how they go together. He also has the Service Manuals, but he's not cheap. "Or" you can check Ebay under "outboards" and look for guys selling these old manuals.<br /><br /> In the mean time slide over to www.AOMCI.org. and go to the "ask a member" section. This is the antique outboard club, there's a bunch of guys that play with these old V4's.

 

[JEllwanger]

Re: 1960 Johnson 75 HP

The model # is V4SL. 1960 75hp Johnson. I got the motor, boat (1963 Elgin 16-17ft from Sears), and the trailer for $1150.00. I misspoke,I got the service manual from Ken Cook, not the owner's manual. Funny little book. "A clean shop will impress your customers". One of the shops said a common problem is with the timing shaft brackets. They get worn and it becomes difficult to maintain timing. Especially at idle. Thanks for the contacts, I'll give it a try. I promise I'll get it in the water soon.

 

[krosemond]

Re: 1960 Johnson 75 HP

Try www.maxrules.com. The guy calls himself the mastertech, but is really into older outboard engine repair. Pretty good site.

 

[Dhadley]

Re: 1960 Johnson 75 HP

Boy does that bring back memories! Interesting motors. Good luck!

 

[mamajuana2000]

Re: 1960 Johnson 75 HP

you think thats scary I just gave away<br />a 1953 johnson 50hp 15ft to a friend<br />I was scared to touch it and it was a gift<br />to me, I regret it now becouse he got it<br />running. Just a thought.

 

[PTWITTY]

Re: 1960 Johnson 75 HP

call gary ream he has been working on these things for years, he will have the answer <br />954-797-6613