Topic: 1954 10hp Johnson outboard with a good gas tank

This topic has 15 replies, 12 voices, and was last updated 3 years, 12 months ago by JOHN HOLBIK.

Viewing 10 posts - 1 through 10 (of 16 total)

1 2 →

Author

Posts
January 14, 2021 at 2:58 pm #227701
Evinrude 25
Participant
Hello,
Just come across a sale for 1954 10hp Johnson outboard with an original Johnson Mile Master gas tank.
The ad said”1954 10hp Johnson outboard. Original condition.Good compression running ,comes with good gas tank and fittings.Best offer” Asking for $350.00 Can.
What do you think if it is worth for that price? I know that the gas tank with this condition is hard to find.
- This topic was modified 4 years ago by Evinrude 25.
- This topic was modified 4 years ago by Mumbles.
January 14, 2021 at 3:14 pm #227706
crosbyman
Participant
Canada Member - 2 Years
well it looks good, probably well kept, tank was surely repainted e/w new decals …..it is 67 years old imho… a bit pricy overall & tank innards = unknown condition

$125-150 CDN if you really love it just mho

Joining AOMCI has priviledges 🙂
January 14, 2021 at 3:55 pm #227708
Mumbles
Participant
Not a true matched set as the tank decal is for ’57, not ’54.
January 14, 2021 at 5:19 pm #227710
oldlure
Participant
US Member
That might be a 1955. I believe a true 1954 would have silver trim not white.
Model # ? QD-?
January 14, 2021 at 8:06 pm #227724
aquasonic
Participant
US Member
Mumbles and oldlure are right. Another noticeable thing is that no connector, fuel line, or clamps are shown on the fuel tank. A “whole nine yards” tune up, carb kit, and waterpump will add significant cost if OEM parts are used. It’s important to find out what, if any parts have been put into the motor in recent years.

If the motor has quality new coils, points, condensers, waterpump, carb kit, fuel lines, etc., and the tank has new fuel line, connector, and clamps, then the set would be worth around $350.00 in my area. If nothing has been done service wise, then more like $200.00.
- This reply was modified 4 years ago by aquasonic.
January 15, 2021 at 8:23 am #227745
fastjohn
Participant
US Member - 2 Years
Didn’t the 1954 also have the raised Sea Horse emblem on the mid section?
January 15, 2021 at 9:43 am #227747
Buccaneer
Participant
US Member
fastjohn wrote:

Didn’t the 1954 also have the raised Sea Horse emblem on the mid section?

My QD-14 does.

Prepare to be boarded!
January 15, 2021 at 12:09 pm #227770
labrador-guy
Participant
US Member
It looks like a ’55 to me. I have a ’54 and a ’53. They both have the raised sea horse on the exhaust housing a ’55 does not. It is real easy to put a bunch of money in one of these! But IMHO they are some of the best running outboards ever made!

dale

The adventure never ends because we are on the way!
January 15, 2021 at 12:54 pm #227775
Evinrude 25
Participant
I love the styles with the cowling flipping up from the front. The design always looks good to me. I don’t like the cowling of pre-1955 which flip from the side.
Just saw it for $100 in my area but not appeal to me.
- This reply was modified 4 years ago by Evinrude 25.
- This reply was modified 4 years ago by Mumbles.
January 15, 2021 at 12:55 pm #227778
Evinrude 25
Participant
I believe it is 1953/1554 15 Hp.
- This reply was modified 4 years ago by Evinrude 25.
- This reply was modified 4 years ago by Mumbles.
Author

Posts