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all the common parts should be available either from the dealer or used from shops selling parts
to maintain these oldies the Johnson maintenance bible is available on line for download a 400 + page manual that covers all maintenance aspects od RD 13-15 for the 1952 and 1953 25 hp’s
do expect to replace cracked coils ..if cracked,… condensers … impeller… points may just need a clean-up
before spending $$$$ on parts and all….. check for low compression in case it was run hot , could be just a head gasket or a major undertaking. Look/consider the general aspects … was it neglected overall or pampered for 70 years ? see a nice 5.5hp
I refurbished
check gear oil for water (GC may need a reseal) … it is all in the book !
J&E and cousins anyway…. so the Johnson book will cover what is needed carb magneto gc ph wise etc…
https://watercraftmanuals.com/outboard/johnson/manuals/johnson-302231.htm
collecting oldies is addictive anda great hobby 🙂
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The 1952 models do not have any convenient connections to attach the usual 1950s OMC controls for steering, throttle, and shifting. They put those connection points on the motors in 1953 I believe. The ones without these provisions are fine provided you plan to operate by the tiller only. I learned that after buying a 1952 Johnson 25.
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