Did I Pay Too Much?

[Mumbles]

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.

[legendre]

quote Mumbles:

But I’m still wondering, was fifteen dollars too much to pay for it in the first place?

Don’t go getting all cheeky with us, now. 😛

[billw]

You HAVE to pay something, when you’re in the business of flipping motors; otherwise, it’s stealing…… 😉

Long live American manufacturing!

[Steve D]

Great job as always Mumbles! What brand and color paint did you use? Also, do you use a little Dawn in the drum?

[chris-p]

Sweet looking!

The carb looks painted its sooooo clean!

[bob]

GREAT FIND.LOOKS GREAT AND RUNS/IDLES BEAUTIFULLY.I HAVE ONE THAT I HAVE USED FOR FISHING FOR 30 YEARS AND IS BULLETPROOF.NICE JOB!

[hugh]

Yah, you are in to it WAY too much! I could use a few good deals like that. Those little 6 hp’s are just a handy size to have.

[mas]

Depends…Fifteen dollars Canadian or USD?

🙂

Mart

[Buccaneer]

I could only hope my $7 dollar 18 hp Evinrude – 25 hp Johnson
contraption turns out that well. Nice motor!

Prepare to be boarded!

[fleetwin]

Wish I could rattle paint cans like that

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