Howdy- For a winter project, I thought I’d try to resuscitate my Grandpa’s outboard–a 1936 Johnson J-80. It hasn’t been used in 40+ years. It seems like it has all it’s parts, and the piston doesn’t seem to be frozen (I can rotate the flywheel a bit). I’ve worked on old cars my whole life, but never messed around with an outboard.
Any advice on where to get step-by-step info on getting this thing running? I’m also curious what “fatal flaws” I should look for with the motor, before I invest any significant money + time in it.
And if there’s anybody in the Shoreline/N. Seattle area that would be willing give the motor a quick look over and give some advice to somebody new to the hobby, I’d be most obliged. Thanks.
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