Small Johnson O.B.

[Vern H]

Hi folks,
I have a Johnson O.B., Model 110, Ser. no.267524. Open fly wheel/rope start. What year made and what horse power? Thanks, VH

 

[MushCreek]

Re: Small Johnson O.B.

That's a 1937, 1.7 hp. Break out your water skis!

 

[Vern H]

Re: Small Johnson O.B.

MushCreek,
Thanks for the response and the info. I`ve had this one a few years and just cranked it up. It goes hummmm. First I`ve seen where the prop wash is the only water pump. It is in decent shape with about half the decal on the tank.
Thanks again, VH

 

[MushCreek]

Re: Small Johnson O.B.

Glad to hear it runs good! Just remember that motors that rely on prop wash rather than a pump tend to overheat in a tank- they need to be on a moving boat to get the proper water flow.

 

[Vern H]

Re: Small Johnson O.B.

Mush Creek,
Thanks for the wisdom. I found that just the right angle in the barrel to make some flow it would cool, but if not it will overheat quickly. Be cool, VH

 

[wilde1j]

Re: Small Johnson O.B.

American Outboards has decals for some of those oldtimers, fairly economically too. I got a set for my 1935 EvinrudeElto Pal this year for < $20.

 

[Vern H]

Re: Small Johnson O.B.

wilde1j,
Thanks for the info. That is a new source for me. VH