Old motor pricing?

[Xtremez]

how much will an extremly old (id say 1930-1940's) johnson seahorse , around 10 hp and 2 cylinders, also 2 blade prepeller will worth today in $?<br /><br />working too... its not for sale i just wanna know pricing <br /><br />thanks

 

[walleyehed]

Re: Old motor pricing?

In good condition, I've seen mid 1950s model 10's go for 300-350, so maybe a hundred less???

 

[tmcalavy]

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Peter Hunn's Old Outboard Book, 3rd edition, shows a range of $25 for poor up to $200 for all there and running well. Just a guide though. It's always only worth what the other guy will pay on that particular day...and varies quite a bit with both factors...buyer and day.

 

[JB]

Re: Old motor pricing?

Model number would help a lot, Z.

 

[Xtremez]

Re: Old motor pricing?

i made a research i have a johnson td-20 its 1946 model, and i got it running like a baby. i was thinkin selling it in the future for collectors so thats why i want to know how much it worths.. i mean 1946!!

 

[JB]

Re: Old motor pricing?

That isn't a collector engine, Z. There are hundreds still in regular use. They never seem to wear out.<br /><br />But. . .it is a truly great engine. Think of it as a user, not a collector.<br /><br />Fuel mix is 24:1. Spark plugs are Champion J8C gapped at .030, points are set at .020.<br /><br />Parts are available at a lot of places, including iboats.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[Xtremez]

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i dont need parts it starts and works like it was made yesterday

 

[Chinewalker]

Re: Old motor pricing?

A lot of what you're asking depends on where you're located and condition is EVERYTHING. A TD-20 is about as common a motor as you'll find and anyone wishing to collect one will likely be able to find one for next to nothing. They were nicely built from the beginning and as JB pointed out, there are still many in use today. Law of supply and demand - many more motors out there than there are folks collecting them - helps make it about as affordable a hobby as you'll ever find.<br /> As for a Pre-WWII 10hp range motor, you're likely looking for a KD- or KA-series Johnson motor, rated at about 9.8hp. Very nice motors, and also easy to keep running. Be wary of carbon build up in the lower leg as it can block the exhaust outlet. Fairly common motors and not hard to find in good shape...<br /><br />- Scott