looking for '65 Johnson 5hp Lean/Rich Knob

[GaryTorello]

Hi all!<br /><br />I'm looking for the lean/rich knob to fit a 1965 Johnson 5hp (Model LD10S) - I'm assuming many other years will fit as well - to fit on the standard square-ended shaft.<br /><br />Any help or points in the right direction appreciated!<br /><br />It's all completely refurbed except for this.. and I can't find one anywhere! here's a pic! : <br /><br />BEFORE:<br />

<br /><br />AFTER:<br />

 

[moderator1]

Re: looking for '65 Johnson 5hp Lean/Rich Knob

Moving to outboard, non-repair as this isn't really a maintenance issue..

 

[rogerwa]

Re: looking for '65 Johnson 5hp Lean/Rich Knob

Call Twin city Outboard. They will probably have something that will work..<br /><br /> No direct links allowed...<br />Thank you.

 

[roscoe]

Re: looking for '65 Johnson 5hp Lean/Rich Knob

So, only moderators are allowed to post a link to twincityoutboards?<br /><br />...No questioning of authority...<br />Thank you

 

[Fishon1]

Re: looking for '65 Johnson 5hp Lean/Rich Knob

It looks like a twin to mine. I have just completed the paint job on the hood. Mine had nto been run in over 5 years, but fired up on the third pull after I put in new plugs.<br /><br />Question for you. Does your prop rotate counter clockwise? I took my prop to get rebuilt and he said it was reverse of the normal. This means that it will be hard to find a replacement prop if I ever need one.

 

[GaryTorello]

Re: looking for '65 Johnson 5hp Lean/Rich Knob

Thanks - sent a mail off to twincityoutboards.com -- let's hope.<br /><br />Moderator - sorry, thought that locating a part to replace came under repair. Would be very helpful if when you move a post you could link the old post to the new post.<br /><br />Thanks!

 

[Chinewalker]

Re: looking for '65 Johnson 5hp Lean/Rich Knob

THe 5hp is a direct drive and the prop rotates COUNTER-clockwise. <br /><br />As for the knob - have you tried your local dealer? Similar knobs have been used for years on many models. Most long-established dealers have a whole drawer full of old knobs and stuff....<br /><br />- Scott

 

[rogerwa]

Re: looking for '65 Johnson 5hp Lean/Rich Knob

Roscoe, that's OK. After 760 posts this is my first time being edited. I am now one of the bad boys..

 

[GaryTorello]

Re: looking for '65 Johnson 5hp Lean/Rich Knob

Yes, rotates counter-clockwise. Props are still avail from Michigan Props: <br /><br />Prop model No. PJ-7, 8"x7.5"<br /><br />Thanks to rogerwa my knob is on it's way - I called twincityoutboards.com and they shipped it right out