"NEW" 1973 Johnson sea-horse 9.5hp questions

[Dustycar72]

I recently acquired a Johnson sea-horse 9.5hp. motor that had never been run.. yes never. this is a NEW motor from 1973. I purchased it from a friend who got it from an older gentleman. he had purchased it new, had a stroke, and was never able to use it. All the hoses are perfect, the "inspected by" sticker is still on the lower unit and I even received the owners manual (also looks like a museum piece).

My question is.... Is this thing worth anything as far as being an "antique" and if so how do I find out how much? or... do I just hook up a gas tank to geter and get'er running!?

Any help would be appreciated.

 

[tashasdaddy]

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it's not an antique, but a darn good motor, will have to have new impellar before starting, as the one in it will disintergrate, on stating, it's rubber, and 33 years old.

 

[andy6374]

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Anything rubber should probably be changed out.

 

[Joe Dirt]

Pics!

Pics!

Post some pictures! I'm curious to see what it looked like brand new the year I was born...

 

[waterinthefuel]

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I wouldn't run it. That motor is a one-of-a-kind. I'd save it. In 20 years it would be worth thousands, if not tens of thousands of dollars.

Ya never know what someone would pay for a one-of-a-kind engine like that.

 

[pecheux]

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I just bought a 1997 Force 15hp in the same condition as your Johnson, and I already own a 1981 Johnson 9.9hp that is still virgin from any tools ... except for lower unit oil changes. If you'r a fisherman I would say use it since no other modern outboard out there will troll as smooth and slow as one of those.

But prior to using it I would suggest to have it inspected for rust in cylinders and/or crankshats or if you plan to do it yourself use appropriated products to soak it all for a while prior to trying to start it.

Good luck