Need help on a 1959 johnson seahorse 3

[bsorrells]

I'm having trouble finding the correct fuel mixture I've tried to read up on it but i still don't know if its 50:1 or 24:1. its also leaking oil from the bottom of the shaft and i don't know where to get the gaskets or what else the problem could be

 

[Walston]

Re: Need help on a 1959 johnson seahorse 3

24:1 is thecorrect ratio for a 1959, 3 hp. You can likely get parts at this place http://www.marineengine.com/parts/parts.html

 

[bsorrells]

Re: Need help on a 1959 johnson seahorse 3

Thanks for the info so quick I just wanted to make sure it's running right for fishing. Any guess on why it's leaking oil... Is that a common problem?

 

[cr2k]

Re: Need help on a 1959 johnson seahorse 3

Anything can be a common problem from age, useage and maintenance issues.

 

[F_R]

Re: Need help on a 1959 johnson seahorse 3

Thanks for the info so quick I just wanted to make sure it's running right for fishing. Any guess on why it's leaking oil... Is that a common problem?

The oil that you put in the gas goes through the engine and out the exhaust. That may be what you are seeing, especially if you are running it in a bucket. In any case, it is perfectly normal.

But check the gear oil in the lower unit, just to make sure that is ok. It is a totally different oil.