Topic: 1955 QD-16 Parts – Antique Outboard Motor Club,Inc

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June 16, 2021 at 2:05 pm #240402
James Calamon
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Working on restoreing a very used and well worn 55 Sea Horse 10 HP. Will be neeeding rings and maybe pistons and bearings. Been poking around and coming up short, can anyone turn in the right direction? Also what is the paint color and where can I find the paint?
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June 16, 2021 at 4:13 pm #240405
Bob Wight
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You could post an ad in the Classifieds section here on the AOMCI website for parts.

Paint colors are Seahorse Green with Cream trim, available at North York Marine or Vintage Outboard Paint.

http://www.nymarine.ca/

https://vintageoutboardpaint.com/shop/ols/categories/johnson?sortOption=descend_by_created_at

Bob

1937 Champion D2C Deluxe Lite Twin
1954 Johnson CD-11
1955 Johnson QD-16
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."
June 16, 2021 at 10:31 pm #240432
Mumbles
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Here’s the owners and parts manual to help you out. Some part numbers might be superceded to new ones but at least it’s a starting point.

1955_Johnson_QD_16_Owners_Parts_Manuals
June 17, 2021 at 9:03 am #240452
fleetwin
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What makes you think you need new pistons/rings? Do you have the powerhead apart? These engines are pretty durable and usually don’t get enough use to cause enough wear to warrant rebuilding…Unless, of course, there is obvious damage due to overheat/rust/low oil, etc.
If it actually does need rebuilding, the pistons and rods should be updated to the pieces used in the 1961 model year, which had larger wrist pin bores along with needle bearings….
June 17, 2021 at 9:04 am #240453
fleetwin
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Many of the most common tune up/water pump/carburetor parts are still available new/OEM….Used pieces shouldn’t be too hard to find for cosmetic items…
June 17, 2021 at 10:21 am #240455
jeff-register
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^You might try Dan Gano @ 712 336 3297 He has old OMC parts.
June 17, 2021 at 6:05 pm #240479
James Calamon
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I did a compression test and came up with only 45 on No1 and 50 on No2, currently pulling her apart to see what other items will need replacement.
June 18, 2021 at 8:57 am #240521
fleetwin
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James Calamon wrote:

I did a compression test and came up with only 45 on No1 and 50 on No2, currently pulling her apart to see what other items will need replacement.

I would pull the cylinder head and intake covers….Maybe just some stiff rings from sitting around…Perhaps blown head gasket…It is important to know that these engines have relatively low compression…85PSI is “normal” for these engines.
June 18, 2021 at 2:50 pm #240542
elgin2
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Just got parts from him yesterday.

jeff-register wrote:

^You might try Dan Gano @ 712 336 3297 He has old OMC parts.
June 18, 2021 at 4:48 pm #240548
James Calamon
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Well opened her up and it is very ugly. Ring stick on no1. Bearings are all needing replacement along with seals and gaskets. Also need a shift link cover 303862, duck tape is not a fix. Also need two sets of rod needle bearings, 27-148. I’ll give Gano a call on the bearings.
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