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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
14' JBoat Fixer Upper
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<blockquote data-quote="1960 yellowboat" data-source="post: 467885" data-attributes="member: 24593"><p>Here's the rub.</p><p>Your boat is coming along nicely and you REALLY want to get out in it. I was the same way. I bought a 20 horse Johnson that needed quite a bit of work. i thought I could handle it. I couldn't. I ended up taking a few parts off it and giving it away. The next one I bought was a 1955 Evinrude 15, but this time I made sure that it ran. Still, it cost me $300 to get it top running condition. That is why I stress getting a motor that is running. If the seller won't have it running for you for at least 15 minutes, then walk away. If the motor runs and pumps water, then make your offer. Newer motors "Pee" when the water pump is working. If any outboard is cranked dry, you destroy the rubber impeller in the water pump, and it will have to be replaced.The water actually lubricates it.</p><p>OK, you found a nice motor at a good price. It runs and pumps. At least you can use it and restore it as you go. If you are handy working on small engines then you can go on You Tube and learn how to work on it. I'm not. I know that parts are available for rudes and johnsons all the way back to the 50's. I'm not sure about Mercury. You can go to Marineengine.com to research just about any outboard.</p><p>Go to Duckworks.com and find the articles about rebuilding old motors by Max W. It will amaze you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="1960 yellowboat, post: 467885, member: 24593"] Here's the rub. Your boat is coming along nicely and you REALLY want to get out in it. I was the same way. I bought a 20 horse Johnson that needed quite a bit of work. i thought I could handle it. I couldn't. I ended up taking a few parts off it and giving it away. The next one I bought was a 1955 Evinrude 15, but this time I made sure that it ran. Still, it cost me $300 to get it top running condition. That is why I stress getting a motor that is running. If the seller won't have it running for you for at least 15 minutes, then walk away. If the motor runs and pumps water, then make your offer. Newer motors "Pee" when the water pump is working. If any outboard is cranked dry, you destroy the rubber impeller in the water pump, and it will have to be replaced.The water actually lubricates it. OK, you found a nice motor at a good price. It runs and pumps. At least you can use it and restore it as you go. If you are handy working on small engines then you can go on You Tube and learn how to work on it. I'm not. I know that parts are available for rudes and johnsons all the way back to the 50's. I'm not sure about Mercury. You can go to Marineengine.com to research just about any outboard. Go to Duckworks.com and find the articles about rebuilding old motors by Max W. It will amaze you. [/QUOTE]
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