1954 Johnson RD-16 25hp Outboard Motor
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- Опубликовано: 1 июл 2019
- This motor turned out to be a great runner and one of my favorite motors to run afyer replacing the new Zhongfadz coils with good used Prufrex coils. It is much easier to start now and runs perfectly. Thank you, Fred, for this motor. She's a keeper!
Thanks for the trip back. Makes an old man cry thinking of
those times that we never thought would end..
I'm glad I was able to take you for a trip back to another time filled with fond memories. Thank you for watching!
Sweet! The sound of that motor brings back memories as a young boy.
Awesome! Glad I could bring back those memories! Thanks for watching!
Love these vintage outboards. I had a 1958 Evinrude 15HP on a 12” tri-hull custom craft. It had a top speed of around 52 MPH. Dad and I rebuilt it boring it .030 over and shaving the head .020. It created unreal HP for a lite boat.
Enjoy. Thanks for sharing. 🇺🇸
According to my RUclips radar unit, I had you at 77 mph!
😂 Thanks for watching!
This is the 1st Johnson ( out of many more ) my Dad had and it was a fast running motor ... on a mahogany Speedliner runabout . Glory days ...
I remember when I was a kid back in the 1950"s and 60's seeing many of those motors just like yours. I restored two Martin motors about ten years ago. One was 1947 the other 1948 both seven-horse power. They sure need a lot of oil in their mixture. Mine use eight ounces of two-cycle oil to one gallon of gas.
These motors were still pretty common when I was a kid back in the 80s too. That says something about these motors. Even today, they still run great. The Martins are nice motors. I have one.i need to go through one of these days. Thanks for watching!
That runs great! It's amazing that a motor this old still works with a little bit of love!
It did turn out to be a great runner. It's a blast to run on the boat. These things were built with longevity and servicability in mind. They are built with little more than what is absolutely essential for good functionality and do not have all the doodads to fail like much if what is built today. Thanks for watching!
My Family had a motor much like this one for our lake boat back in the early & mid 60s. Lots of fun on the lake.
These are fun motors to run. Lots of power and torque. Thanks for watching!
Beautiful old outboard, thanks for the ride!
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Beautiful! It reminds me of growing up on Lake Winnipesaukee NH as a kid.
Thank you. I'm glad I could inspire a great memory. Thanks for watching!
Love the clips of old motors that are properly cared for and run strong like this one does. But the star of this show is the stars and stripes blowing in the wind...
Thank you and thanks for watching! I'm glad you enjoy the videos. It's nice to get some good feedback. Yessir! Old Glory is the star of the show! Thanks for watching!
Dad bought a 16Ft Morphew (sp) Boat with mahogany deck with center deck with steering wheel.with 1955 25 Hp Johnson New. You couldn’t get much better then. I was 12Yrs old. Dad bought it because a friend of ours took my uncles identical boat and everything he could too turn it over and he couldn’t so dad said that’s the boat he needed. I ran the heck out of it on the bay until I went in the Army in 1960.wonderful days.
These are great motors. Thanks for the great story and thanks for watching!
1954 was a very good year. Happens to be the year I was manufactured. :-D
Another great ride. Thanks again for doing this. I love seeing it. I don’t remember seeing many larger motors like this because I don’t think anyone liked carrying them down to the boat or up the stairs when finished after a week.
One of the first motors my dad bought in fact the only motor was a Hiawatha 7.5
Ever hear of them ! My main boat is. 20ft Lund Alaskan with a tiller 115 Mercury. I had power steering installed for $3,500.
A lot of money but worth it.
Thanks again !
Thank you. I'm sure the larger motors like this were not as common to see since they would be very unusual in any places where they would be regularly installed and removed. They are very heavy to lift and carry as well as being more difficult to pull start if you don't have an electric starter.
I have a Scott Atwater built Hiawatha 7.5hp that I made a video of on my channel. They're very strong running motors and pretty light weight.
I bet the 115 tiller motor is a fun one to run. I can see the power steering being a good thing on that beast. Thanks for watching!
What a great motor we had a 30 Johnson on a carter craft boat when I was growing up I wish I would have kept it when my dad sold our lake lot.
Thank you. I really fond of these RD Johnsons as well as the Evinrude Big Twins. I bet that was a nice rig with the Johnson 30 on it. That was a one year motor for OMC. 1956 was the only year for the 30hp. Nice motors! Thanks for watching!
That beast is a handful no matter what! But what a beautiful handful...Probably good for pulling stumps also, plenty of raw low end muscle... Another keeper
Yessir, that is true. It sure does have tons of raw low end muscle. I love the torque of these old 25s. This one is definitely a keeper. I'm looking for an RD-17 too. Maybe Constantine or Tomahawk will turn one up for me this year. I'm getting a lot of bigger motors now though, and my racks are all full...🤔 Thanks for watching Don!
It's brand new you done a fantastic job
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Really nicely done sounds terrific looks like it's got some get-up-and-go who says old isn't great
Thank you. This one flies. It outperformed my 1986 Mercury 25 on the same boat. Lotsa power and an excellent runner. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for sharing. I live in Traverse City, we're basically neighbors. I work on not so old outboards a little bit. I subscribed and hit the bell :-)
Thank you and thanks for watching! Thanks for the subscription too!👍
Right on ole JohnnyRude... Old gps3 i see.. Very accurate..I hope ole Pepper is o.k. if that is you.. Thanks for the run.. I'm from Lauderdale now in Ct.. Love the weather.. Rock on bro.🔤😀🐟🐡
Yup, the GPS3 is a very accurate unit. It makes a great speedometer for the boat being that bit is water resistant too. Pepper is Ben Dittmar's dog. As far as I know she is still doing OK though. I have not heard anything otherwise and we keep in touch. Thank you and thanks for watching!!👍
Man yea!
I put a 1971 Johnson 25 on my 1971 Sears 14 footer aluminum boat. It flies across the water at about 26-28. I know what you mean saying it’s a handful at that speed.
Great looking motor you have there.
Thank you! This is a nice motor and a great runner! These big old '50s 25s are a lot of fun. With the lighter weight 22c.i. 25s of the 70s I was able to get this boat to touch 29mph. It takes calm water and no wind to be able to run this boat that fast. It was fun though. Definitely can be a handful. Thanks for watching!
Sweet. Just finished putting a Wizard Super 25 back together.
Runs like a champ. Great vidio!
Very cool! Enjoy your Wizard. That should be a fun motor. Thank you and thanks for watching!
My Grandfather had a Wizard 25 hp ... great running motor
Really nice looking motor, and it runs out great! Those 14R Sea Nymphs are a stout boat too! I believe the dry weight is 270# on the 14R. Nice job!
Thank you! This one does look pretty good and it's a great runner. The 14R was a really nice boat and it served me well for a lot of years. I got the opportunity to buy a second Alumacraft FD and a control deck so I ended up replacing it with that. The FD, while not quite as wide, is an even more solid amd rigidly built hull. With all the wind we typically get on the lake at our cabin, having the mid controls is an absolute blessing. Thanks for watching!
Beautiful engine!
Another sweet motor!
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Sounds fantastic!!!!
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I remember that one ! It's a beast !
Yessir! It sure is and it's really nice now that I have it starting well. This is a favorite of mine and I'd do the boat cruise in Tomahawk with it if I was bringing a 14 footer. This might be a little much for the 12 footer. If want to at least do a trial run with it first.
Love the flag blowing in the wind u.s.a
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my father before coming to this country own a 1957 35hp Johnson sea horse very nice
My dad had a 1958 35hp Johnson on his boat when I was a kid growing up. Thanks for watching!
my grandfather also had a jonson 25 pk like this, using a wooden boat body...😂
Great motors. Lots of torque. Thanks for watching!
That is a beautiful survivor. It I'd great to have neighbors like that. I have been given a couple of motors, but nothing that nice.
Thank you. It looked quite a bit rougher when I got it and it was missing some pieces and had some broken stuff that needed to be replaced. He is a very good neighbor and we chat quite a bit when we're both up there. I have gotten three other motors from him too. At least three of the four will run again. I have two of them running now. Thanks for watching!
Years ago I had a Johnson 10 HP motor, and it was sweet, just like this one.
The early Johnson QD models were this style also from 1949 to 1953. The 1953 is the only one that has the twist grip throttle amd this style cowl. They are great motors. Very strong runners and very portable. Thanks for watching!
Dad thought that if you didn’t have a 15hp Johnson you didn’t have an outboard. He ran one on the Pee Dee River in N.C. For over 40 years. Second pull and it was running regardless of how cold the weather was.
The 15s were great motors. The Johnson/Evinrude 1950s 15s are some of the best running outboards ever built. Plenty of power and a super low idle. Thanks for watching!
Sounds great!
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you can get a clip on miniature tach for $20. then you can check your propping.sounded like it was close to over revving on your run.I am a marine tech with 32 years experience...love the motor! I was born in 1954!
I have a Tiny Tach. It is rather difficult to get it to read properly without picking up the second spark plug wire. Still, I can just divide the number in half and get the correct RPM. I'm not sure what you're hearing in the video. I do not believe the engine is over revving. I believe if I out the tach on it I would be seeing between 4400 and 4700 rpm at WOT. In this run at 24.5mph I believe closer to 4400 rpm. I'll have to try it sometime. I did run the Tiny Tach on my RDE-16 while prop testing. It's sounds very much the same at WOT and it never turned over 4550rpm with anything from the stock prop to a 2-blade Michigan Wheel AJC high speed prop to the same bronze 3-blade I was running on this motor. I do appreciate and respect your input. This is a hobby for me so input from experienced people is always welcome. I'm a big fan of these motors too. Thanks for watching!
I meant "too" much prop.
@@keje45 Sorry, I read "propping" as "popping"... 😕 If it had "too much" prop it would not be reaching the proper RPM if I understand propping correctly. Too little prop would allow the engine to over rev. In any case, the prop I'm running on this motor in this video is the same prop I'm running on my 35hp Big Twin. In have to look up the specs, but it is very close if not the same specs as the stock aluminum prop for the 25hp RD. I will try it with a tach some time if I get a chance and report back.
I have two Martins. One is a 1947 the other a 1948 they are both 7.2HP I restored them ten years ago what a project!!
Cool. I have one Martin I haven't done anything with yet. It's just a common "60" but they're neat motors. Thanks for watching!
She's a Runner! Sweet motor!!
Thank you. Yes, this is a really nice runner. I'm really happy to have this one. Thanks for watching!
I had a 54 Johnson Seahorse 25hp in the early 90's.It ran really good. I gave a guy $100 for it. It had been laying beside his shop for 20 or so years. I think I changed the plugs & I know I didn't rebuild the carburetor. I wish I had kept it.
They're great running and very strong engines. I have a few of them. Thanks for watching!
FUNCIONA PERFECTAMENTE, UNA JOYA.
Indeed, it turned out perfectly. Very happy with this motor. Thanks for watching!
i hope I run that good when i'm 65...sweet outboard
Me too! Thank you and thanks for watching!
Love it!!!
Runs great! Funny how the cover looks like it is on backwards!
As compared to the later motors, it does sort of look backwards. They're awesome runners with lots of torque. They like fuel, but they deliver. Thanks for watching!
That motor has a face only a mother could love ! Lol. The first time I saw one I thought - lost in space alien 👽 ! It’s sure is a nice runner though !
I like these motors a lot. I got used to the styling and I like that too. It does look a bit alien-esque. Lots of fun on the boat.
Ran one for 30 yrs kick ass
That flag is so gorgeous!
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Beautiful I have that same motor gonna rebuild
Thank you. These are awesome motors. So much torque for a 25hp motor. Enjoy your motor and thanks for watching!
Sweet, first motor I learned to ski behind. I live in Port Huron, Michigan..... I am looking to buy a mid to late 50s Johnson 5-30 hp....subscribed
Cool! This one is a great runner and a lot of fun to run. I love the torque and the bark of these old RD's. I have a couple Johnson 5.5s and a 10 for sale now and should have another Johnson 10 and probably an Evinrude 10 for sale this Spring / Summer. Thanks for watching!
Hi again, are you ready to sell the Johnson 1954 RD 16 24hp in 2022 ? .....Gary in Port Huron, Michigan
Love it.
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Any tips for getting at the shifter connection to drop the lower unit? Picked up an rde-16 last year, went through it all and got it pushing a boat again after sitting since 1967.
Had a real struggle getting at the shifter coupler to drop lower unit. End up taking powerhead off, disconnecting shifter and the tilt lock stuff to drop another inch or maybe more. It was too far up in midsection. I suppose I should have looked for a service manual by now.
If memory serves, the shift rod coupler is accessed in the gap between the midsection and gearcase once the bolts are removed. If the shifter is placed into forward gear ( which may require manually moving the prop until the clutch dog drops in) it should allow adequate space to remove one of the bolts in the coupler. The volt must be removed completely, not just loosened. If it still will not drop, the water tube may be stuck in the grommets and/or the drive shaft splines may be rusted into the crankshaft. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
Beautiful 😊😊😊👍
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For a '54, that thing is screaming!! Good job bud!
Thanks! Yessir! This thing is a screamer. Thanks for watching!
Love it
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I have an old Evinrude of my uncles last run was about 1970. It has a spark advance lever on it and I have no idea what year it is. One of these days I will get going on it. Nice job on your motor, enjoyed seeing it pushing a boat.
An Evinrude with a separate spark advance lever is pre 1950 I would think. The opposed twin Speeditwin, Zephyr, and Lightfour, were the some of the last of those motors. Have fun with it and thanks for watching!
@@oldjohnnyrude8404 5.4 hp 4 cyl. 1940 I looked it up, lol. Thx.
@@russell3380 Nice! 1940 Evinrude Zephyr. I have a 1949. They are interesting little motors. Quite complex for their time.
Shit sounds actually pretty decent I have an evinrude 20hp all blue looks similar to yours my dad tinkered with it a little it runs but he's 78 getting little old to be lugging an pulling old outboards have 20hp Johnson also was given to me by scrap yard got it started but water pump seized up changed it an it's been sitting in my dad's garage since I worked all over mining exploration so I had no time to try it not sure on the years but points and condenser style my dad has probably like dozen motors from a 4hp twin he snatched from my basement lol to 6 evinrudes 15 an a 20 HP mostly were mine but outboards seem to be unique compared to other engines lol career in themselves I can bikes sleds my truck but outboards I'm kinda new at my boat is a 1970s 16ft aluminum StarCraft got a 70ho evinrude I put on it it has a 60hp johnson but my first ever ride with it smacked a rock lol still have it but the one I have on boat now is 1975 70hp the Johnson 60 it came with is 1970-71 quite a bit slower too that evinrude is almost a little scary fast lol it was a barn find 200$ I got it for
Hey there, I have a similar engine and can't figure out how to get the lower unit off....is there some trick to it? Thanks
Remove the six bolts holding the lower unit on from below and the one larger bolt holding it on from above. Shift the gear selector into Reverse position. Pull the lower unit down unit it stops. The shift rod coupler will now be visible in the space between the the midsection and the lower unit. Remove one of the screws from the coupler completely. Now the lower unit can be removed.
Thanks for watching!
Nice!
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We have an 18HP and a 5 HP Johnson from 1950's. Burgundy/white in colour.
Sweet! '56-'58 were those colors. '56 is mostly burgundy with white "wings", 57 is burgundy sides with a white top, '58 was white sides with burgundy top and wings and was the only year for the Johnson script logo. Thanks for watching! Palm Trees and Rum sounds GREAT right now!
I have a 70’s evinrude 9.5, replaced the entire ignition system, has a bad miss at idle, about every 5 seconds, what does that indicate? Thanks
A low speed miss is often an indicator of weak spark. I'm assuming by the entire ignition you mean new coils, points, condensers, spark plug wires, and spark plugs. If that is the case, how did you set your new points? If they are off slightly, that affects the voltage produced by the magneto. It could also be an out of spec condenser. I have had them right out of the package before. It's rare but it happens. Sierras are out of spec more than BRP in my experience. That's a start.
The old Inc motors are great and you can still get parts but you have to be able to work on them yourself. Dealers that will work on them are few and far between
I couldn't agree with you more. They are indeed great motors. You do almost have to work on them yourself tough. There are only a few dealers around that will even touch a motor with points ignition. I hope BRP keeps making parts for these classics. Thanks for watching!
It 's sweet
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SWEET
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@@oldjohnnyrude8404 No problem
I have that exact engine in an electric model I got when my great grandfather died.
I have both the electric and rope start versions of this motor. I got the electric first and there are a few videos of it on my channel as well. They are excellent motors. Thank you for watching!
Kudos for investing the time and energy into straightening out the issues with that 25. Most people would have left it for dead, being an older motor and having damaged and missing parts. I've had zero luck with the Zhongfadz coils also. I believe in using the best quality parts available and usually, they perform flawlessly. Do you use TC-W3 oil at a 16 to 1 mix in this old girl, seems to run like a watch.
Much respect for your tuning skills and the undying desire to tinker with the old stuff and get it running correctly. 2 thumbs up to your neighbor for giving you the motor and not allowing it to get hauled off by the scrap man!
Work safe, I'm enjoying your extensive collection of "resurrected" outboards and the running shots. Well done sir!
Doug@ the "ranch"
Thank you very much. I really like these RDs and I was determined to bring the old girl back to her former glory. My luck with the Zhongfadz has been OK but they certainly are not of the same quality as OEM even though they are both now made in Hong Kong. I have a set in a 56 Evinrude 15hp Fastwin that run well and even idle pretty well, but it is harder to start than it should be. I know it is only because of the coils but I'm leaving that one be right now because I'm curious how those coils handle long term use. I also believe that OEM is the way to go for best results and you will never be sorry paying a little more for the good stuff.
I run this motor on fully synthetic TCW-3 oil mixed at 24:1 with ethanol free unleaded gasoline. I use 16:1 in the 7.5hp and 5.5hp motors with bushing powerheads.
I appreciate the compliment on my tuning skills. I have gotten to where I can get these things to run pretty nicely if they are in decent mechanical shape. I am definitely very thankful to my neighbor for giving me this motor and saving it from the scrapper. I'm happy to hear you are enjoying the videos of my collection of resurrected motors. I have always had a desire to tinker and engines and gears have always fascinated me. Thanks for watching Doug!
@@oldjohnnyrude8404 Since you obviously spend a great deal of time with the old stuff and travel to the A.O.M.C.I. events I have a need for an electric start junction box. I'm saving a very pristine 1956 15HP Evinrude that took water in 1 cylinder. The owner brought it in for repair and then decided not to have it repaired and basically said "keep it for your diagnostic time" When I inquired about the box he said it was left in the boat when sold....Therefore I have motor, tank, and no connection box which would complete the electric start option.
Let me know if you can source 1 somewhere, I'm willing to pay a decent price for a complete box and cover, preferably Evinrude logo, too. Thanx,
Doug@ the "ranch"
@@lakesideranch I'll see what I can find. I can find the solenoid boxes for electric start easily enough, but finding a proper one with a 56 Evinrude logo might prove challenging. To really complete it you would also need the dash plate with the 56 Evinrude logo and the two push buttons as well. They show up now and then, but you may stand as good of a chance scanning EBay and placing a want ad on the free classifieds section on AOMCI.ORG too. It would be worth a try. I have a nice 56 Evinrude Fastwin Electric also. Not pristine, but nice. It didn't come with any of those items either. I'll let you kniw if I find something.👍
@@oldjohnnyrude8404 Thanks so much, I'm not looking to be a purist here, I'd just like to locate a proper starter junction box. lol Don't need the push button setup either. I'll leave the details of that to the next owner if I ever part with this motor. If you look on my channel, you'll find a very old video of when I originally opened it and discovered the water damage.
Thanks again for your time, that's the best part of the old motor community IMHO, how everyone helps others!
See ya on the next video.
Doug@ the "ranch"
@@lakesideranch You're very welcome. I will try to help you find the correct solenoid box for that motor. They do show up from time to time, but the logo ones are not as common. If I find something, I'll send you a comment and we'll go from there. 👍
Hi, is it 12feet? what's the max speed? Ive a 12ft fyran with Suzuki 9.9hp it's 38kmh and Yamaha 15hp it's 42kmh
It is a 14 foot boat. My highest top speed with it in this boat is 27.3 mph. That is the fastest I have pushed this boat with any motor I've run on it so far. Thanks for watching!
I’m looking at getting on of these to work on and get running. One I’m looking at isn’t in the best cosmetic shape but is only 30 bucks and isn’t locked up. Is it worth a shot at getting running in your opinion?
These are excellent motors if they aren't beat up and/or worn out. Cosmetically challenged is fine. Sometimes those are the best ones. The ones that had issues often got sat in storage and not used as much. I sometimes find the cosmetic survivors have some difficult to find gremlins that kept them off the water over the years.
For 30 bucks, it's tough to go wrong with one of these. They're a heavy brute of a motor, but they're very strong runners. Lots of fun running these things. They are not crazy fast, but they have lots and lots of torque. Good luck and thanks for watching!
Thanks ,i found out what my boat is ,it 1962 mitchell,it 13' 7" 54" beam .
Cool. Is it fiberglass?
@@MyoutdoorsHuntingFishing Excellent! When I looked up Mitchell Craft allni found was fiberglass. I like aluminum boats. Sounds like it should be a pretty good boat. Is it a deep sided hull or shallow? What's the HP rating? Any idea?
Nice
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Блин ..а мы до сих пор на Жигулях гоняем и ничего))
After seeing your videos I think I have one not sure if its a 10,15 or a 25 I might have two. I have to look your videos makes me want to service one. I have so many motors its ridiculous so I have no priorities been collecting for over 30 years. I just grab one I like mostly old 18HP JohnRudes and get on them and get them running,LOL.Good to know about those Chinese coils did you use the old tall condensors?Did you ever see the Johnson picture advertisement with Gary Cooper at the tiller running one of these motors,LOLL. They remind me more so of an old radio facepanel more than the Alien thing,HA. ...sounds Good.....................Glenn P.
If the motor you're thinking of looks similar to this one, it is probably either an early 25hp like this one or an early 10hp QD model. The cowls were styled the same way between the two. Both are great motors. I have so many motors its ridiculous too. I have MANY projects waiting for me to get to them. My favorite all around motors are the 18hp OMCs and I have four or five more of them ahead of me to work on plus one that I've already been through needs the lower pan mounts repaired. All the old tall paper top condensers I have tested have been bad. Either shorted or leaking charge badly. I never reuse those. I buy the tune up kits since 2 sets of points is the same cost and you get 2 condensers in the kit along with the points. Yes, I have seen that Johnson ad with Gary Cooper at the tiller of an RD. I like those old ads. I hope the video is inspiring enough for you to service one of these. Thanks for watching!
@@oldjohnnyrude8404 Yeah im in my own crazy outboard world too I lost count on how many I have maybe around 150 mostly older Evinrudes and Johnsons 1950S-70S and so many parts. I can build motors actually from parts if I wanted its a passion for me .I just go around and pick like being in my own Outboard Home Depot,LOL. when putting motors together. There constantly coming up for sale around here on Craigslist,Facebook Marketplace .garage sales im sure you get your share too. I think you said you were a member of AOMCI. I was too but they stopped the Long Island Chapter some years back not enough interest sadly.Being surrounded by water mostly, unfortunately saltwater there many and I dont see an ending in sight at least in my lifetime they made them by the thousands as you know. I buy the $50-$75 dollar ones now which is high for me as Im spoiled. I use to get them from the scrapyards locally from 1990-2003 on a steady basis and I stocked up for around $15.00 a piece lets say for a 18-25HP by scrapweight very affordable as many just needed minor repairs. I knew all the scrapyard workers very well so I had carte blanche with diving for outboards,LOL in the scrap piles.It was a lot of fun back then. You have some nice ones in your collection by the way..Glenn P.
@@oldjohnnyrude8404 Those lower pan mounts as you know were so prone to break.I cut off the aluminum metal ends on broken ones of course and drill a hole in the rubber put it back in and use newbolts,washers & a fiber locknut just snug it up and its a quick cheap fix.Prices for those Lord mounts is ridiculous bad design as you know too..Glenn P.
@@OutBoardTink62 Yes, that's how I usually fix them too. The fact that most of them lasted as long as they did is actually pretty impressive considering the design.
Can you tell me how to get the lower unit apart to replace the impeller?
To remove the lower unit on this motor, the 7 bolts that gold the lower unit on must first be removed. Once that is done, the lower unit can be lowered enough to access the shift rod coupler screws in the gap between the midsection and the lower unit. Remove one of the coupler screws completely. Once the screw is out, the lower unit can be removed. The water pump housing is fastened to the top of the lower unit. Remove the water pump screws to access the impeller. Thanks for watching!
@@oldjohnnyrude8404 Thank you very much for your quick reply. These seven bolts are at the top of the lower unit and just under the engine. 7/16 bolts Correct? Should I expect anything when dropping it down
@@kentsweeney8316 Six of the seven bolts are 1/4-20 hex head (7/16" hex) and the 7th bolt is a 3/8-16 hex head bolt (9/16" hex). The bolts are where the bottom of the midsection and the top of the lower unit (upper gearcase housing) meet. The six 1/4-20 bolts are pointing up from below the upper gearcase housing. The 3/8-16 bolt is pointing down at the rear of the midsection and is threaded into a hole in the top rear of the upper gearcase housing.
Those old 25 are fun once ya get'em to start! They are a handful in more ways than one. Did you notice any difference in backfires when you were changing coils? My 25's will pop back sometimes when starting. Your motor seams to run great. Thanks for posting.
I love these old 25s. They're lots of fun on the boat. I wasn't really having backfiring issues with this one even with the Zhongfadz coils. It was just very hard to start. The idle quality was fair, but not great. With the Prufrex coils it starts and runs very well. This seems to be a pretty low hour motor. The original owner's son gave it to me. He said he believed it did not have a lot of hours on it and it had been around 35 years since it had last run. I don't recall much of a backfiring issue with my RDE-16 either, but I have had that one kick back and rip the pull start handle out of my hands a few times. That hurts! Thanks for watching Dale!
You just can't miss the sound of an old Johnson Seahorse at WOT!😁
Sweet music! Thanks for watching!
What Prufrex German Coils did you use I bought a set for my 1955 Johnson SeaHorse RDE-17 25hp 580 740 it says on them It's what came up when I Googled on Coils for 1955 Johnson SeaHorse 25hp outboard motor A few people say they're the wrong ones ?
I used the same Prufrex coils that I use in any of the other Universal Magneto OMC motors. It is true that there were different coils for the RD / Big Twin motors. Some of those coils are still available and they have different condensers that are matched to them. As far as I can tell, the only condensers available now are those for the Universal Magneto and for the Low-tension Magneto. I just use the Universal Magneto coils and condensers for all the motors that use that ignition. Maybe that us wrong, but it seems to work fine. Thanks for watching!
Absolutely love all your projects! Your motors are awesome. Keep them coming! I was wondering if you ever do any videos on the actual water pump replacement coil replacement carburetor work etc on these old motors? I have three or four I would love to get running but I’ve never worked on them
Thank you! I did a series of 18 videos of the service I did on my electric start 1959 Evinrude Fastwin 18hp. They're not all great videos but I filmed them with a tripod and working in front of the camera not knowing if I was always in frame or blocking view. They are unedited and in real-time showing mistakes and all. I have gotten many compliments and a few people tell me they used that series of videos to bring their first outboard back to running condition though. Take a look at them. Maybe they will be helpful for you as well. Thanks for watching!
Old JohnnyRude oh I didn’t realize that, I will give them a look! Thanks for the reply!
@@johnkonopka3950 You're welcome!
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@@oldjohnnyrude8404 Wow no espere que fuera tan potente y rápido a pesar de los años😨
@@marceloacosta1742 These were very strong 25hp motors. They have lots of torque and makentheir horsepower at lower RPMs than those of later years. Thanks for watching!
The fins on the cowling look to be on backwards.It is true that I have never seen a 54 but Ihad a 57 when I was 12 years young and fins stuck out towards the back. Yours is running like new!!!
Yes, the wings go toward the front on the 51-54 RD, 55 and later went toward the rear. Thanks for watching!
still using the GPS V? I used to have one of those units. Upgraded to a Quest II. it's sitting on a shelf now that I got Nuvi a few years ago. Needed something new when the maps could no longer be updated (2009 was the last update available)
Yes, but the only thing I use it for is a boat speedometer now. It is water resistant and it does a great job for what I use it for.
I have an old Johnson too
Congratulations!, and thanks for watching!😉
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Thanks for watching!
Are you using non ethanol fuel ?
Yessir, I am. I have prepped the motor with ethanol resistant gaskets, carb float, and fuel lines, but as long as I am able tonusw ethanol free fuel, I use it exclusively in my outboards. Thanks for watching!
Вот это аппарат!!!👍👍👍🙉
que buen motor de ayapel cordoba colombia
Thank you and thanks for watching!
I got a 70s mercury that needs a fuel line and try snowmobile videos
I like older motors better then the new ones lol
Me too. Thanks for watching!
What are you using to shoot your videos with? The sound quality is very good with very little wind noise.
I shot this video with my Samsung Galaxy S10e smartphone. It does pretty well. The lens was smudged for this video, normally the picture quality is a little better. Less foggy looking. Most of my videos done in my boats with remote steering now shoot with my GoPro Hero 8 Black. It's a great little camera. I still have trouble getting content uploaded sometimes though. Thanks for watching, Greg.
Tenho um Archimedes /Penta Sueco S50 ano 1955 todo original e funcionando perfeitamente!
Brasil!!
That's excellent! Thanks for watching!
Well done sir,,,,,
It would be interesting to know the original price of this engine and what it would cost new today,,,,
In 1975 I bought a new 9.8 hp merc,,,, at $672 here in Canada,,,,,today I'm guessing a new 9.8 is $2000-$2400. Here in Canada,,,
I'll find out and post it here. I think you're very close with you're cost guess on the new 9.8. About any 9.9 in the states will sell between $2200 and $2900.
You probably burned about 3 gal of gas in that video, didn't ya? 😂 I remember as a kid my dad took us fishing in Wisconsin, resort had some old Johnson's, man they were thirsty motors. 😂
Maybe not quite 3 gallons. She's pretty thirsty, but not that bad. Not sure what thus one gets for mileage. Less than 10mpg I'd say though. Lots of fun though. Thanks for watching!
I've got one in my living room model 1953.. Perfect shape. I don't know much about it. Can someone help me find out what the model exactly is?
mr mercyless there should be a tag thats on it somewhere that has all of your numbers. Normally theyre under the motor and on the shaft somewhere
There should be a number / nameplate on the transom clamp. If it is gone, pictures or a video may be needed.
@@samjacobs4769 RDL 14 Thanks Sam. Is it really from 53?
@@oldjohnnyrude8404 RDL 14 on the Tag.. Is it from 1953?
Percy From the Netherlands
How do you like living in Michigan I need to get the hell out of California!!!
I've lived in SE Lower Michigan all my life. I like it here. The winters can be a little long, but other than that it's a pretty good spot. No earthquakes, no huge wildfires, no hurricanes, very few poisonous insects, spiders, or snakes... Not a bad place. Thanks for watching!
Whats the average cost for parts..1956 seaking 5hp..carb kit coils .plugs.points.and water pump
That would be around $130 in parts assuming the water pump only needed an impeller and not a full kit with housing and impeller plate. If the whole water pump kit was needed that would add about $40 to the cost going to the modern plastic housing with stainless liner and smaller impeller. Depending on condition of the plug wires and boots, new wires, boots and terminals may add another $10-$15.
I have one just like it that i need to get running
Great motors. I always troubleshoot the ignition and fuel system and give the lower unit a quick check for water and see if it shifts properly first. If you don't kniw the history of the motor, my recommendation is to fully rebuild the magneto and carburetor, replace the fuel and air lines, and spark plugs. Of course check the compression first to make sure the powerhead is worth the effort. They are fairly simple motors. I did a video series on tuning up classic OMC outboards on my channel.the 18hp is very similar to this one to tune up. Thanks for watching!
It’s 5 am.. why
that thing is hauling ass!
This is fun to use in old outboards www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/manhattan-oil-scented-gas-additive-p
looks good,have you had one to fall off the boat ?
Thanks! No, I haven't had one bail on me yet, but I've seen it happen. If one goes for a swim, I want to make sure it doesn't go all the way to the bottom. 😉 Thanks for watching!
that's what I was thinking to.if it comes off not to lose it .
that club your in does it have a link for site ?
@@MyoutdoorsHuntingFishing
www.aomci.org
That is the website. You can access the Ask A Member board and the classified section free. If you are a dues paying member of the national club, you get access to the full site and a quarterly magazine. It really is a great club and a great bunch of folks with a wealth of knowledge about outboards. Even newer stuff as well as the classics and antiques. Check it out and thanks for watching!
1958 Johnson do these have a fuel pump ?
Вот в те годы делали моторы на века а щас делают из фальги.
Ive got a 65 horse Johnson that im at my whits ends with.
What year is the 65 horse? My main interest and expertise lies with the early 50s to early 70s 40hp and under twin cylinder motors. I have never been into a V4.
@@oldjohnnyrude8404 its a 79' 3 cylinder
@@oldjohnnyrude8404 starts and runs like a champ with muffs on it...starts very hard and stalls out in the lake.
@@stevepotroast7825 Have you checked compression? I have a 55hp Johnson twin cylinder looper that I have to tilt partway out of the water to get it to start in the lake. It fires right off on muffs. No backpressure on muffs. Backpressure against the water column in the exhaust leg innthe lake. There are relief holes, but even still it makes them harder to start. If the compression gets toward the low end they get very hard to start in the water.
@@oldjohnnyrude8404 so how do i improve the compression if its low?
an arm killer if hard to start
Definitely an arm killer if hard starting. These motors need to be in good tune and ignition needs to be too top. Lots of fun to run. No fun at all to have to keep cranking on. Thanks for watching!
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What 6 idiots would thumbs down this video?
N.C. Is too far to buy an old 40-50's OMC or Merc from ya :-(
Yep, that is a bit of a haul just to buy an old outboard. Thanks for watching!