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  • January 3, 2021 at 4:17 pm #226921
    Jim Potts
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      Hello all, I’m not sure this is the right forum to see restoration resources. If not, please point me in the right direction. I have a 1968 Johnson 15hp electric start outboard. It runs fine but lots of sun damage over the years. I’m interested in getting the outside restored to the original colors and the mechanics checked out too. The motor is in storage till April so I’m looking to get this work done starting in Nov 2021 or later. I have posted a couple of pictures. Thanks for any help.

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      January 3, 2021 at 4:27 pm #226931
      Bob Wight
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        Is this a project you want to do yourself, or are you asking for assistance in finding someone to do the work for you?

        Edit – btw, the motor in your pics is a 1956 15hp.

        Bob

        1937 Champion D2C Deluxe Lite Twin
        1954 Johnson CD-11
        1955 Johnson QD-16
        1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18
        1957 Evinrude 3022
        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."

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        January 3, 2021 at 4:41 pm #226940
        fleetwin
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          Jim, that is a 1956 15hp. Are you looking to do this work yourself, or are you asking if any members are interested/willing to do the cosmetic/mechanical work you discussed? Having all that work done professionally would be very expensive indeed. The cosmetic work would require many hours of prep/paint/decals. Once all the cosmetic work was done, you might not want to use the engine on a daily basis to avoid damaging/scratching the freshly painted surfaces. Perhaps you would be satisfied just having the mechanicals gone through so the engine would be a “reliable daily runner”. Mechanically, the engine would probably need the following work, provided the powerhead is in decent condition:
          Disassemble magneto, replace coils/wires/points/condensers
          Disassemble and clean carb, install carb kit, replace fuel lines
          Remove gearcase, pressure test, change lube and water pump impeller..The gearcase would have to be disassembled if water is present in the gear lube in order to reseal it.
          This engine uses the pressure tank system, so I am assuming you have a serviceable tank that is clean inside
          You mentioned the engine has electric start, is it 6 or 12volt? Does it have its original wiring harness? Is the engine tiller steering, or do you have steering wheel/controls set up?
          Where are you located? I don’t know of too many members that provide these services, but you never know. I wouldn’t trust most of today’s outboard shops, they have had little experience with older engines like this, but will surely charge like they are experts. How much outboard/mechanical experience do you have? We would be happy to offer advice and specific information on service procedures and service parts.

          January 3, 2021 at 6:18 pm #226946
          outbdnut2
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            The restoration paint color is 1956 Holiday Bronze, and it’s slightly different from that used in 1957 and 1958, having more metallic in it. In our magazine, often a company called http://www.reprotint.com advertises exact paint colors in spray cans. They also show this phone number: 954-274-6222. They should also have the cream color also.
            Dave

            January 3, 2021 at 6:39 pm #226949
            Bob Wight
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              Most unfortunately, the owner of Reprotint paint passed last summer and they are no longer in business. Far as I know, the only supplier still selling original factory matching paint colors is Peter McDowell at North York Marine.

              http://www.nymarine.ca

              Bob

              1937 Champion D2C Deluxe Lite Twin
              1954 Johnson CD-11
              1955 Johnson QD-16
              1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18
              1957 Evinrude 3022
              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."

              January 3, 2021 at 7:30 pm #226967
              Mumbles
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                For correct paint and decals for your 1956 FDE-10:

                http://nymarine.ca/

                http://nymarine.ca/56JO15ESWEBPIC.gif

                January 3, 2021 at 9:36 pm #226985
                Jim Potts
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                  I want to thank everyone for their most helpful posts. I need to do some more home work.

                  January 4, 2021 at 8:21 am #226998
                  crosbyman
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                    JIm do you have access to the johnson red book to work on your oldy…?

                    https://bit.ly/2wqMPTb
                    https://www.duckworksmagazine.com/06/columns/max/index6.htm

                    Joining AOMCI has priviledges 🙂

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                    January 4, 2021 at 10:48 pm #227051
                    reivertom
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                      Have you tried rubbing this one out with compound? It might surprise you. It won’t look new, but it might be presentable.I try to keep mine original if possible.

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