Which one, or none

[Tinman]

Hello everyone. I’ve got the urge to get a motor older than what I’m used to working on. Right now my oldest motor is a 1951 10 hp johnson. Anyway , two motors I’ve come across and I was thinking of purchasing one. First is a 1940 johnson deluxe twin 5hp. Complete with full cowling. second is a 1938 3 hp sea king. It is also complete. Any thoughts on maybe which one might be a better candidate? Thanks!

[Randy in Tampa]

Johnny 🤭

Rotary valve Johnson’s Rule!

[bobw]

I’d vote Johnson also

Bob

1937 Champion D2C Deluxe Lite Twin
1954 Johnson CD-11
1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18
1958 Johnson QD-19
1958 Johnson FD-12
1959 Johnson QD-20

“Every 20 minute job is only a broken bolt away from a 3-day project.”
"Every time you remove a broken or seized bolt an angel gets his wings."

[wbeaton]

Pick the one that’s in the best condition and complete. Both are good choices.

Wayne
Upper Canada Chapter

uccaomci.com

[squierka39]

Get both, you know when your done with one you will wish you had bought the other too.

[Tinman]

Both are in very nice shape. Would one be easier to work on than the other?

[kirkp]

Going from memory but isn’t the sea king essentially a Thor? The Johnson would probably be easier to source parts for. The sea king would fit the “more different “ category. You should just get both. Can never have too many future projects in the waiting.

[Tinman]

That’s the truth! Problem is I have a lot of projects waiting! Lol They both look like a lot of fun. Also looking at a 51 evinrude 7.5 with a neutral clutch. they are all tempting!!

[RICK EICHRODT]

The Sea King name, which was sold my Montgomery Wards bought motors from many different companies. OMC, Mercury, and other manufacturers had special motors that were sold thru MW. Gale Products (OMC) dated back in the early 30’s and Mercury got into the mix with both Sea Kings (Thor) and Wizard outboards. A picture of your motor would help identify it.

Rick

[Tinman]

Here are the two motors I’m interested in.

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