Topic: 1924 Johnson Motor – Antique Outboard Motor Club,Inc

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June 2, 2024 at 11:24 am #288082
Glenn Burgess
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I’m in need of someone to do a restoration on a 1924 Johnson, or find a recent fully restored Johnson motor of that vintage that will be used as a display?
June 3, 2024 at 1:49 pm #288097
Terry Cullen
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Hi Glenn,

I’m new to the Forum. Could you please tell me the Model # and Serial #? Could you share some pictures?

I am curious because I have an early Johnson that I am trying to identify the year. The model # chart seems to have all Model #s start with a letter, unless I am misinterpreting it? This one is Model # 210 as you can see in the picture. Note I also have the original wood shipping crate. See photo for further clues. It says shipped from plant in IL, so must be 2017+ when they moved there. Any insights will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Terry
June 3, 2024 at 4:39 pm #288101
oldlure
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A Johnson 210 was from 1937 and is 3.3 HP.

Your pictures did not come through for me.( Perhaps to large)

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Terry Cullen
June 3, 2024 at 5:25 pm #288102
Terry Cullen
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Thank you. This is exactly what I was looking for. I made the images much smaller so hopefully you can see them. What do you think of the original wooden shipping crate?

thanks, terry
June 3, 2024 at 6:13 pm #288103
oldlure
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Still no pictures. And you should start a new thread.
June 5, 2024 at 9:05 am #288126
Glenn Burgess
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Does anyone know someone that does restorations on a 1924 Johnson?
June 5, 2024 at 8:01 pm #288142
The Boat House
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Its difficult to find someone willing to take on a restoration as the cost out ways the value of the motor when completed. Dent removal and polishing for a proper gas tank restoration would be hundreds of dollars if you can find someone with the skills willing to do one. Also the copper and brass parts were nickel plated originally. Its a pretty common motor so finding parts isn’t usually a problem. Finding a restored motor to a level that you find acceptable would make the most sense if that’s what you’re looking for. Tubs .
June 5, 2024 at 8:47 pm #288144
Glenn Burgess
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Thank you Tubs. This is my first motor, so I’m a bit nervous about attempting a restoration on my own, but I’ll go the route you suggested to look for a restored motor.

Thank you for responding, very much appreciated.

Glenn
June 6, 2024 at 9:06 am #288147
The Boat House
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If you’re only looking to put the motor back in service again that is the main interest of many here, as opposed to making them pretty again. These are simple motors mechanically and a good motor to start with. The 2 main issues are the gas tank and the gear case. Nice examples have often sat for decades with water in the lower unit and ruined the gears. Most other issues are not hard to overcome. If you think you might be interested in taking this on, one section at time, there are several here that can guide you. First you would need start another thread. Tubs .
June 6, 2024 at 10:00 am #288149
stanley
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When it comes to antique outboards,restoration is in the eye of the beholder (owner).What exactly do you called restored?Regardless,if you change your date to 1923 or earlier,you make the project much easier since those gas tanks were cast aluminum and are usually found dent free.
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