1956 Johnson 5hp Sea Horse? ID and Parts

[dbuffington]

Hi Folks!

I was lucky to stumble into this nice little Johnson Sea Horse over the weekend. The auctioneer said it is a 1956 model, but that may or may not be accurate. I haven't been able to spot a spec plate.

Anyone know what model this might be? And a source for the damaged tiller grip?

Thanks!
Dave

 

[nwcove]

have a look on the engine block, tiller side towards the rear, the model # is stamped into the block ie...no tag. once you determine the model, nymarine should have the tiller grip and maybe some other odd n ends.

 

[HighTrim]

The auctioneer was off by half a decade or so. It is a 1952 TN28 model, with neutral clutch. A very nice example I may add! Has it been painted or original?

Try the following places.

http://www.nymarine.ca/parts.htm

http://johnsonseahorse.tripod.com/id4.html

 

[nwcove]

Chris, i have to ask.....what is that spring for on the end of the tiller? my 26 has it, but i just dont get its purpose?

 

[dbuffington]

have a look on the engine block, tiller side towards the rear, the model # is stamped into the block ie...no tag.

Yup. I was looking for a separate spec plate. It is indeed a TN28, and it appears to be all original. Thanks to all! One more question ... How does the neutral mechanism work? Thanks again! Dave

 

[Steve A W]

I'm not up on the TN series motors, But this web site might help; http://pochefamily.org/outboard/
That is a very good looking motor for it's age.
Good Luck with Your motor.

Steve A W

 

[HighTrim]

Tim, the spring is meant to absorb some of the vibration while underway to ease discomfort in your hand.

Neutral clutch simply disengages drive. Let me see if I can find some pics of it apart, and parts diagram, to show you.

 

[dbuffington]

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That is a very good looking motor for it's age.
Good Luck with Your motor.

Supposedly, it's in running condition. I hope to test it this weekend. Stay tuned.

I've been having all sorts of trouble attaching photos. Let me try again ...

 

[dbuffington]

That is a very good looking motor for it's age.
Good Luck with Your motor.

Supposedly, it's in running condition. I hope to test it this weekend. Stay tuned.

 

[dbuffington]

Neutral clutch simply disengages drive. Let me see if I can find some pics of it apart, and parts diagram, to show you.

How do you operate it? Thanks!
Dave