Older motor

[saltchuckmatt]

Any info on this engine? I'm not the older motor guy. Thanks.

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[Willyclay]

Battery, coil & points ignition system. Electric shift gearcase which I really liked on my 1962 model Johnson. Forum member racerone can help you with questions about how to maintain it. Two-barrel downdraft carb that requires a factory tool (which I have) for properly centering the two, high-speed venturies after rebuild. Gas hog but 1964 & later models use 50/1 mix. Only problem I had with mine was the ignition safety lockout switch stuck once and left me stranded. WD-40 fixed that for many more years!

 

[racerone]

That looks to be standard shift to me.----Thirsty machine that 1960? motor.----Perhaps with just a simple magneto.---You would need to do work on it yourself.----Few shops have the initiative to work on those simple machines.

 

[Willyclay]

Racerone got my old geezer brain churning and here's what fell out of the empty space between my ears. Agree, it does appear to have the standard shift gearcase for what I believe is a 1960 model Starflite based on the motor cover decal. Good luck!

 

[saltchuckmatt]

Yeah.....I like the old girl, reminds me of my uncles dealership.

I'm negotiating this one but the old starlight probably suites my needs more.

This one is $7500 not $750

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[jimmbo]

1960 was the Only year that the 75 used that Cowl Shape.

 

[saltchuckmatt]

Thanks Jim....
Valuable information!