1960 Johnson resurrection

[Maine'ah]

Hello,

I just found this site the other, and am excited to begin my first old motor project.

I picked up a Johnson 40 HP motor real cheap, and want to get it running. The model # is RDS-22 which makes it a 1960 model. I haven't done much yet, as I am waiting for a manual to arrive but would like to get a line on places to get the parts I'm sure I am going to need. Any other advice or insight would also be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

 

[steelespike]

Re: 1960 Johnson resurrection

Welcome there is lots a folks here with first hand experience.
Many routine parts are availble right here at iboats. More obscure parts are likely available on ebay or on the net or from BRP dealers and many other venders.
There is a vast supply of new and used parts for for these and many other model OMC motors.

 

[Maine'ah]

Re: 1960 Johnson resurrection

It seems like most of the Parts Manuals I find for this motor only go back to 1968. Would the parts numbers differ that much from '60 to '68? Ordering parts would be much easier with the numbers, I'd think.

 

[tx1961whaler]

Re: 1960 Johnson resurrection

marineengine.com has the parts lists for a 1960.
The ignition parts, carb kits, waterpump impeller, lower unit seal kit are available here at iboats.
http://www.iboats.com/mall/partfind...gd_poid=111576&gd_row=25&**********=609312020
http://www.iboats.com/mall/partfind...gd_poid=109125&gd_row=45&**********=609312020
http://www.iboats.com/mall/partfind...gd_poid=109328&gd_row=44&**********=609312020
http://www.iboats.com/mall/partfind...gd_poid=110561&gd_row=31&**********=609312020

 

[dockrat100]

Re: 1960 Johnson resurrection

http://www.marineengine.com/parts/parts.php

 

[samo_ott]

Re: 1960 Johnson resurrection

I have the parts manual I can email if you want. PM me your email address and request if so.

 

[Steve A W]

Re: 1960 Johnson resurrection

Maine'ah
Here's three web sites I reccomend. They cover reviving old outboards.
The articles on the Duckworks site by Max W. cover a lot of OMC [Johnson/Evinrude] stuff.

http://www.precisionservoutboard.com/Information/ArtsFivePointPlan/tabid/65/Default.aspx

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=158086

http://www.duckworksmagazine.com/07/columns/max/articles.htm

Good Luck with Your motor and welcome to tthe hobby!!
Steve A W