johnson sea-horse TN 28

[merickson]

Hi there outboard fans.<br />I was recently given (free) a johnson sea-horse 5 horse, (#1016710 ) TN 28. It appears to be built in 1952-53. It looks to be in good shape and I was told by the former owner, all it needs is a carburator float and it will be running great again. I can see it also needs the starter rope restrung as it is not attached. I'm having trouble finding a carb rebuild kit,or even just a float. I am completely new to outboard motor repair, but I'm fairly handy. Can anyone be of help and offer advice as to info( any particular book that would be helpful? ) and how to's. Thanks, Mark<br />P.S. there's this flat knob on top of the cowling with a rod dropping down and I can't really tell what it attaches to.

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: johnson sea-horse TN 28

This is as close as I can come for now. Might give them a call and see what they have.<br /><br /> web page

 

[ezeke]

Re: johnson sea-horse TN 28

Go here: Carb kit

 

[ahollinger]

Re: johnson sea-horse TN 28

The rod you are asking about is the neutral. When the lever is turned out it opens up a spring compression fitting on the shaft. It keeps the prop from spinning. If it is not attached, you will want to attach it back to the wire cable that goes down into the lower unit.<br /><br />Napa and Car Quest sell old outboard parts from their Sierra line. <br /><br />If you don't already have a manual, you can get one from Ken Cook publications.

 

[R.Johnson]

Re: johnson sea-horse TN 28

Do yourself a favor, give it free to someone else.

 

[merickson]

Re: johnson sea-horse TN 28

Thanks so much for all the help. I have run into nothing but dead ends. I'm debating on putting it in the rafters or giving it to someone else. Mark

 

[alcan]

Re: johnson sea-horse TN 28

Hi Merickson<br />You're throwing in the towel sort of fast aren't you? What was the reason you wanted to repair this unit in the first place? Did you want to use it? Did you want to fix it just to see if you could? These motors are very common and are very simple. Most of them will run very well with a small amount of TLC. There is not a great collector intrest in them, but they make great fishing motors. The shaft and dial (knob) you refer to is the slow speed needle adjustment. There should be a notch in the end of the shaft. This notch fits over the pin in the end of the needle valve on the carb. This allows the opperator to make an adjustment from the tank top. I am suprised that Twin city couldn't help you. Did you try Seaway marine in Seattle WA.? Since you are new to this outboard thing I would suggest that you take a trip to your local library and study up on outboard repair some what. This will help you better assess how far your willing to go with this project. Outboard parts are not cheep. It is very common to spend a hunderd bucks for a small drug store sized bag of Rubber, gasket matiral and air. Any way make the best choice for you. Good luck.

 

[plmbr]

Re: johnson sea-horse TN 28

Goodday; I was on looking in IBoats for an answer to a question I had posted earlier, and as I was browsing I came across your name and your problem .I have somewhat the same problem except I need a carbuerator body for the same model motor I was wondering how you made out and if you found a place to get parts for the motor.<br />Also I don't know if you found out what the wheel and rod on top of your motor was.If not it is the hi speed jet and primer combination,the low speed jet is a little rod bent at angle under the front in the carb.air intake. So i appreciate it if you could email me and let me know how you made out and tell me where you sent.My Email address is gary_stone55@hotmail.com hope to hear from you <br /><br /> (Plmbr)

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: johnson sea-horse TN 28

Good place for old parts:<br /><br /> web page

 

[Chinewalker]

Re: johnson sea-horse TN 28

Hello,<br /> The carb float can be replaced with a modern plastic one found in some Mercury carb kits. It might take a little doctoring, but the basic dimensions are close enough to work. The OEM # is 1395-8983, and the Sierra aftermarket # is 18-7208. I know you'll have to bore out the center a little bit to make it work, but overall it's a pretty close match...<br /> As for PLMBR, I think I might have a carb body for you...<br />- Scott

 

[steelespike]

Re: johnson sea-horse TN 28

I just sold a TN 28 carb on EBay for<br /> $22 including shipping. This was a comeplete<br /> Carb that I believe with a good cleaning would<br />work.Point is you may find parts on EBay.<br /> Carb kits and the like may be hard or impossible<br /> to find.My expierence with the TN 28 and the <br />Similar TD 20 is they are a wonderful smooth running reliable 5 the basic design dates back to at least 46 and was built up to 53.And was<br />probably only dropped then because of the new CD10<br />introduced in 54 and shared with the redesigned <br />Evinrude 5.5.