1955 10hp Johnson

anglerlady

Recruit
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May 16, 2000
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hi.. am new to this so forgive me if i do it wrong... still a beauty ( motor is older than me!) i'm told i shouldn't be using this as it's a collector..is this true or am i being bamboozled... have had a few offers for it.. can someone please help?
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corm

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May 12, 2000
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Re: 1955 10hp Johnson

Hi Anglerlady,<br />Most collectors I know use their motors all the time to show them off. Some also have motors just for show,no scratches all the paint is still there, the decals are mint or near mint condition.<br />Your motor is in the collector year class.So<br />some do collect them. They are not rare so the value is not great. They are good runners.<br />You can either put it in the living room and<br />enjoy it,or put it on the boat and enjoy it.<br />If you chose the boat please don't hit a Wing<br />Dam on the river or stumps in Lake On......a<br />of course you don't want to do that with any<br />motor.<br />I know its not my business but,what do they<br />want to give you for it? Most collectors I know are CHEAP. I collect some Mercury and<br />Martin motors.<br />...have fun...corm
 

Moondog

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Jul 4, 2001
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Re: 1955 10hp Johnson

Anglerlady,<br /><br />Were you able to get a tune up manual for your 1955 Johnson? I have a three horse 1955 and would like to locate one. Please let me know if you've heard of one.<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />Moondog
 
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