Motor Info please....

[Colorado04]

I just got hold of what I think is a 1964 Johnson 28Hp. The numbers from the motor are as follows, Mod# RX-12M and Seriel# C400104. Manufactured in Peterbrough, Canada. It seems to be missing some parts. Mainly, throttle linkage and some electrical. There seems to be some brackets that support the recoil missing aswell. I was wondering if this motor had electric start or does the "M" in the model number mean "manual" for manual start. The motor turns free and I can't see any cracks or anything and best of all it was free. Just trying to figure out if it will be worth while to try and get it going.<br /><br />Thanks in advance.

 

[MCM]

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The RX-12 is a 1964 28hp, the M doesn't really mean anything except to the manufacurers, most likely a production designation of some sort. As for being elec. start, I think the RXE-12 was the elec. start version. I could be wrong there though, however you could probably convert it to elec. I beleive, if you can find the parts. Thats about all I can tell you at the moment.<br /><br />Hope it helps some.

 

[JB]

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A Manual can show you what parts are missing, Colorado.<br /><br />tcoutboard.com will have used replacement parts.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[Colorado04]

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Thanks for the help guys.

 

[Paul Moir]

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Easy enough to check if it's electric start - there will be a great big starter just to the left of the carburetor. MCM is right, the E after RX indicates it's was originally Electric start.<br /><br />If you need any pics or anything just say the word. Niether my Seloc nor my Factory service manual depicts the throttle linkage very well.

 

[Colorado04]

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Thanks Paul.<br /><br />I took a look at the pic on your home page and man does it look really similar to what I have. What model is it? Pics would be great. What do you need to get them to me. Would it be easier if I set up a hotmail address or something?<br /><br />The area to the left of the Carb is missing something. You can see where a part was removed due to the lack of paint.