Advice on 1971 60hp Johnson - should I fix it?

[norm258]

Hi there -

I've got a 60hp Johnson and I've found the #2 cylinder has been scored badly and the piston has a hole in it.

Is this thing worth fixing? I haven't been able to find the parts like the cylinder sleeve. I found pistons and that sort of thing but the sleeve is obviously the most important. Is there a good place close to Ontario Canada where I could maybe get a power head or a used motor? Looking for suggestions - thanks!

Norm

 

[david_r]

Re: Advice on 1971 60hp Johnson - should I fix it?

has it ever been bored out?

if not you could go with oversized pistons.

i would price all the parts you will need then do some pricing on outboards ............... i would think you could get another cheaper than you could rebuild that one..............

there are may choices if you run a search on the net for rebuilt outboard engs............. just make sure you do some research and try to find some good references on the company.

if you get a newer used one you are that much better off but if you get one that interchanges parts with yours then you have bookoo extra parts.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Advice on 1971 60hp Johnson - should I fix it?

you have an obsolete motor. with an hydro electric lower unit. the solenoids are NLA. i do not believe financially, it is worth repairing. sell the lower unit, and move on.

 

[norm258]

Re: Advice on 1971 60hp Johnson - should I fix it?

Well I got lucky (maybe! lol) to find the exact same motor working. So after I pick it up I have my old one for parts as I need them. That should at least get me through this season and perhaps next.

Thanks for the comments.

Norm