The nameplate should contain a model number and a serial number. Vintage complete outboard motor engines for sale ebay. Knowing how many were made, how serviceable and how much interest there is in a motor. Abos marine blue book offers the option to purchase a print guide, a cd, a data extract or online access to determine the outboard motor. Each motor has been professionally painted dupont paint. Stepbystep photos and illustrations lay out the whole process of disassembling and reassembling evinrude johnson outboard. Old outboard book, paperback by hunn, peter, isbn 00783093, isbn 97800783097, brand new, free shipping in the us incredible amount of detail about all those kickers from the past, including an appendix with comprehensive modelyear information. Additionally, an outboard engine affects both safety and performance. Just because an outboard is old doesnt mean its not worth fixing. Affixed to the rear of the watercraft, these selfcontaining engines utilize a gearbox combined with combustion. New and used outboard motors for sale in minneapolis, mn.
Take a look and see if your old time favorite is in this group of outboard motors and please. The only complete guide to finding and identifying vintage outboard engines antique outboard motors have a mystique much like vintage cars, and theyre much more affordable. The motor bookstore has been selling doityourself diy service manuals and howto books. If you want a book to tell you about the history of old outboard motors this book is for you. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. The book also includes comprehensive oilmix and spark plug charts for most old outboards. See more ideas about outboard motors, vintage boats and old boats. Tells the story of the outboard motor, from the earliest days near the end of the nineteenth century through the dawn of the modern outboard era in the 1960s. The old outboard book by peter hunn, paperback barnes. Review by max wawrzyniak since writing the primer on old outboards for duckworks about a year ago, i have received lots of emails from people seeking sources of information on old outboard motors.
Marine literature includes service manuals, owner manuals, maintenance information for boats and. Enthusiasts of vintage outboard motors fall into two categories. Outboard accessories the antique outboard motor club the big list the back rack an empire of vintage outboards price guide and rarity rating a guide to finding and identifying vintage outboard engines. Hunn is a outboard curator for the thousand islands antique boat museum and is a regular contributor to antique outboarder magazine. Johnson evinrude outboard motor parts by year 1955 to 2011. Meanwhile, the real value of the old outboard book is the appendix, which lists model numbers and model years for many old outboards. If youve just acquired a junker, clunker or diamond in the rough, and you dont know where to begin to get it going again, then this book is for you.
Plus, once restored, they can be put to gooduse, once again providing power for puttputting around, fishing, waterskiing, or even racing. Incredible amount of detail about all those kickers from the past, including an appendix with comprehensive modelyear information. If you like old outboards, you should take a look at it. Specializing in new and used outboard boat motors such as mercury outboards, johnson outboards. These bigger motors work hard most of the time, even after sitting for months. This ultimate authority for the old outboatd collector now features a rarity ratings and the firstever price guide for collectible outboards built before 1960. Original outboard product and service manuals for johnson. Like to view old boat motors well i have a huge collection of them in this video to share with you. It is a very interesting history of an obscure subject. Evinrude johnson outboard repair manuals the doityourself boat mechanic has an invaluable resource headquarters in the motor bookstore, which sells evinrude johnson outboard repair manuals. Woodenboat this book is the one to buy if you are interested in collecting antique outboard motors.
The old outboard book by peter hunn 2002, paperback, revised. Those old outboards were built tough, and plenty of them are still running strong today. Find great deals on outboard motors in minneapolis, mn on offerup. Woodenboatthis book is the one to buy if you are interested in collecting antique outboard motors. First, there is the tinkerer or sportsperson who buys an old motor at a yard sale with an eye on. Oct 08, 20 like to view old boat motors well i have a huge collection of them in this video to share with you. Popular brands including yamaha, mercury, suzuki, honda, johnson, evinrude, nissan, tohatsu, and more.
Whether it is a vintage mercury, elgin, chris craft or johnson outboard i like them all. Antique outboardsa antique outboard motors are one of my favorite items to restore. This book is the one to buy if you are interested in collecting antique outboard motors. Outboard motor pioneers evinrude johnson kiekhaefer mercury private brands where have all the old outboards gone. Old outboard book boat motors johnson evinrude mercury. Our domain name was donated by alison kiellar in honor of. Johnson evinrude outboard motor service manuals pdf download. These motors date back to the 1950s1960s and range from 5hp to 50hp. This site is dedicated to the doityourself outboard enthusiast who wants to learn how to maintain their old outboard motor. Like anything mechanical, however, an old outboard needs some love.
Incredible amount of detail about all those kickers from the past woodenboat. Your evinrude outboard model number can usually be found on the nameplate located on the motor. The antique outboard motor club devoted to those with a passion for antique outboards a worldwide nonprofit organization. Affixed to the rear of the watercraft, these selfcontaining engines utilize a gearbox combined with combustion to generate power to a propeller that then pushes the craft forward. Show them the value page in the old outboard book, relate to them the cost of the parts you will need and insure them that they will get to keep all their wonderful sentimental memories. This howto book caters to both groups by presenting case studies covering five of the most typical motor types.
Abos marine blue book offers the option to purchase a print guide, a cd, a data extract or online access to determine the outboard motor s value. If you want a book that tells you how to work on old outboard motors this book is not for you. Evinrude johnson outboard repair manuals the motor bookstore. Each of these vintage antique outboard motors have been fully restored, serviced, and all are ready to run. Pass on any motor that you feel is too pricey, give the seller your number or get theirs and try them a month or two later. Clymer manuals are geared more to the doityourselfer than the professional mechanic. Right away i was interested in the motors that were hotrods when i was a kid, said lietha. Before you sell your outboard motor, its a good idea to research its market value to make sure you get a good price. Never having worked on outboards before, i was able to get one old motor running and able to turn another balky engine into a reliable outboard just by cleaning and tweaking the carbs, so i thought that a book that would give me more info would save time on the hitormiss approach id been using, but this book.
Old outboard faqs yankee chapter antique outboard motor. See contents and order aftermarket johnson evinrude outboard repair manuals. If a meighbor wants to know what his grandfathers row boat motor is worth, it has guide lines for that also. If youre a buff of old outboard motors, you need this book. The old outboard book 97800783097 by hunn, peter and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Peter hunn began collecting old outboards after receiving a 1928 johnson for his tenth birthday, and since then he has acquired several hundred. Its not like grandpas old 10hp that putts around the lake. Outboard motor books and service manuals laings outboards.
Reviews of the the old outboard book until now concerning the ebook we have now the old outboard book suggestions consumers never have still remaining the article on the action, or otherwise read it. Our mission is to help you repair and enjoy your older mercury, johnson or evinrude outboard motor. Johnson outboard motor prices and values select johnson outboard motors models below. The model number will identify the year and certain details of that motor. Outboard motors manufacturers, used outboard motors values. The saying, they dont make them like they used to is very true when it comes to vintage or antique outboard motors.
Specifically, just how old is an old outboard motor. Many custom laws define antique as 100 years old or older. Vintage outboard specializes in replacement parts for mercury, johnson and evinrude omc outboard motors built from 1955 to 1980. See more ideas about outboard motors, vintage boats and old. Joining the aomci and getting some books on the hobby like the aforementioned old outboard book can go a long way to educating you on the worth of old motors. Recommended reading antique outboard motor club,inc. Lietha joined the navy in 1956, got married soonafter, and didnt own a boat again until about 1977. There are several different ways of determining the value of your outboard motor, most of. This old outboard vintage outboard motor parts and tutorials. The third edition of peter hunns classic continues the story of the outboard motor. Another good source of information is in the owners, parts, and repair manuals. I just took a quick glance at an omc year model guide.
Took the boat and motor back to the lake i learned to drive the boat on when i was years old, and let. In the early 1900s, waterman was the first company to release a gasoline powered outboard engine, a two stroke called the porto motor. Outboard motors are a special type of propulsion system and engine that are designed for boats. While earlier outboard engines were clumsy and boasted as much as three horsepower, the 1920s saw the first high powered design come from companies like elto and atwater lockwood. You could also try keeping an eye on ebay auctions of similar motors but this can be unreliable since the prices for a given outboard have been known to fluctuate widely day to day and week to week. Laings outboards stocks a large inventory of service manuals, parts books, reference material and books of general interest to the outboard enthusiast. How to determine the value of used outboards gone outdoors.
Your evinrude outboard model number can usually be found on the nameplate located on the motor or the mounting bracket. In the mid50s, that was the b class, 20cubic inch motors. Sep 17, 2012 peter hunn began collecting old outboards after receiving a 1928 johnson for his tenth birthday, and since then he has acquired several hundred. Scott smith, longtime 2nd generation antique outboard motor club member since age 11 writes. Mercury outboard motor pull start rope handle for remote tank models kiekhaefer. There are several different ways of determining the value of your outboard motor, most of which are intended as a guide instead of providing a definitive price. To present, trade, buy and sell old outboards and boats. Take a look and see if your old time favorite is in this group of outboard motors. Vintage evinrude classic johnson antique mercury outboards. On older literature, we may provide a machine copy reproduced from a master file.
Your boats speed and handling depend directly on the outboard engine used to power it. Divorced in 1984, he moved north, got interested in old motors, and joined the antique outboard motor club, inc. It gives a good guide as to who made what and when. An outboard motor is a propulsion system for boats, consisting of a selfcontained unit that includes engine, gearbox and propeller or jet drive, designed to be affixed to the outside of the transom. With 2stroke and 4stroke gasoline engines as well as electric trolling motors existing in their product portfolio, johnson was associated in the construction of boat motors throughout the 20th century. I just got my 2008 20hp 4 stroke fish camp today and put it on my boat. Pretty soon that faithful old johnson is letting you down. Rubber ages, parts wear, and corrosion runs its course.
Your johnson evinrude model number is the key to finding the correct parts for your outboard motor. Vintage 1930s evinrude sportwin outboard boat motor made in the usa. While these incidents prove aggravating for old outboard enthusiasts trying reasonably to pry a rusty kicker from some guys damp basement, they do serve to raise a question pertinent to the beginning of this book. Antique outboard motor club aomci public group facebook. If youve just acquired a junker, clunker or diamond in the rough, and you dont know where to begin to get it going again, then this book. The third edition of peter hunns classic continues the story of the outboard motor, extending the coverage of u. The only complete guide to finding and identifying vintage outboard engines antique outboard motors have. Johnson outboard motor prices and values select johnson outboard motors models below with 2stroke and 4stroke gasoline engines as well as electric trolling motors existing in their product portfolio, johnson was associated in the construction of boat motors throughout the 20th century. Still included are chapters on the care, simple repair, and operation of old outboards. If youre looking for what year the motor was made, by what company, and maybe some more history about the motor, the most current single published source for this information is peter hunns the old outboard book.
May 09, 2010 about the best tool available is peter hunns old outboard book. They are the most common motorized method of propelling small watercraft. The old outboard book peter hunn haftad 97800783097. Never having worked on outboards before, i was able to get one old motor running and able to turn another balky engine into a reliable outboard just by cleaning and tweaking the carbs, so i thought that a book that would give me more info would save time on the hitormiss approach id been using, but this book has nothing i can use. Knowing what to ask when buying an engine from yamaha, mercury, honda, or another manufacturer is critical. Caille, champion, evinrude, flambeau, johnson, martin, mercury, scottatwater, waterwitchthe big list chapter. I never knew there were so manymakes of motors back in those days. Between 19 and 1991 omc johnson and evinrude put out at least 825 different models of outboard motors. For people who wish to repair andor restore outboard boat motors. Starting with the old evinrude and johnsons, outboards. Johnson evinrude outboard motor service manuals are available for immediate download. Buy a cheap copy of the old outboard book by peter hunn. With all the corona virus crap going on, cant get much done on the 16 starcraft or the 87 johnson 40 hp outboard motor. Antique vintage johnson and evinrude outboard boat motors for sale.
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