This ’67 Johnson six horse was destined for the smelter when I found it but after replacing the water pump, ignition system, the swivel tube and installing a carb kit, it came to life on the third pull. I also installed a later model gearcase off the rack as I was out of seals for the original one. A quick rattle can paint job and it’s good to go now. But I’m still wondering, was fifteen dollars too much to pay for it in the first place?

Here’s a short video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WY8Spkm1Ihc

And some pics.