Johnson Pressurized Tanks

[pscrabber59]

Hello,
I was just given 2 metal gas tanks from a family friend for helping them clean-up a shed. I think they are the old-style pressure tanks but not really sure. Can anyone tell me if they are and what outboards will they work for? I don't have any older motors so i may just clean them up a bit and sell them. are these tanks worth anything?

 

[Chinewalker]

Re: Johnson Pressurized Tanks

Yes, they are both pressure tanks (as evidenced by the bakelite gas cap and dual line hose) and yes they have some value. A good, clean, working tank with the hose-end fitting might bring as much as $100 on eBay, but usually a bit less. They typically bring $30 to $50 at swap meets, maybe more for a really nice one.

 

[JimS123]

Re: Johnson Pressurized Tanks

Those were made obsolete by the addition of a fuel pump. That happened in about 1957, give or take.

 

[pscrabber59]

Re: Johnson Pressurized Tanks

Thanks guys for the info!