Buying a 1987 motor. age a big deal?

[cougar1985]

Re: Buying a 1987 motor. age a big deal?

have several motors, some new as in my 1957 johnson and some a tad older as in my 1939 22.5 hp evinrude,age means nothing to me atall and using points motors is not an issue period.whens the last time anybody rigged up a cdi box to get them through the weekend ?not to many i imagine ,well ive done it with points a time or two!

 

[1946Zephyr]

Re: Buying a 1987 motor. age a big deal?

Good point there. The older ignition systems are a lot cheaper and simpler to replace than the more modern electronic stuff is.

With the old motors, you'll most likely have to replace the coils, when you find one to fix up, but that will most likely be the last time you'll have to touch those coils for at least 30 years. The points will last a good 20 years too, so really, the condensors is all that you will need to replace periodically. As I stated earlier, the quality in the moving parts in the new stuff, just isn't there. New= plastic. Old = aluminum and brass. I would like to see a modern day 15 see it's 53rd year and still run as good as my beat up old '57 18

One thing I love about this site, is there are as many antique outboard enthusiasts as there are new motor users.

 

[blimp]

Re: Buying a 1987 motor. age a big deal?

Plus, once you get the hang of pulling flywheels, its actually kind of fun, in a cathartic kind of way...

 

[bktheking]

Re: Buying a 1987 motor. age a big deal?

Give me a points motor any day of the week, powerpacks and electronics add a whole new level of complex that simply is a PITA and costs way more $$$ to fix in my opinion. All but 2 of my motors have points and that's what I like.

 

[bob johnson]

Re: Buying a 1987 motor. age a big deal?

how about a 1985 Johnson 25 for $2500!!!!!

is that in your price range???

http://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/boa/1605877085.html

bob