Look what I got for free!

[Ghost_n_the_shell]

Hello folks.

New member here. I am out in the Georgian Bay Area and came across this gem at the local transfer station. No info on it. The ID plate is unreadable so far. It came with the Johnson metal tank as well. I have no idea what year it is, but I’ll be investigating once I get it up on a motor stand.

It was set aside for the brave to take it home.

I have no idea what it will need, or if it will be worth salvaging vs just buying one that is in working order.

cheers

 

[JACQUES]

well it is a  johnson 35 hp RD class .. .to service it download this free book   print and bind locally  ( i split it in 2  books with spring cord binding for easy flat reading .. contains all you need to bring it back to life ..but do compression test first as a survival test.  post your findings  here !!

these old motors  usually need full rework of electricals ( coils, condensers points , plug wires   no big deal and a very  addictive hobby)    gear case oil  impeller    carbutator clean up   all no big deals   read the manual   visit utubes  ask questions here !

https://www.socalaomci.com/library/johnson_service_manual_10th_edition.pdf

 

 

 

 

 

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[Bob Wight]

Well, the cowling is painted in 1956 colors but that was a 30hp motor and the decal on yours shows 35hp which came out in 1957.    Looks like the cowling was repainted at some point so not exactly sure what you have.     30 or 35hp either way is a nice find, especially for free.   You should definitely see what it would take to get it running – it’s a great motor.   Can you post a picture of the ID plate – maybe someone can make out what it says?

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
1982 Evinrude 25hp

“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."

[scratcher]

Looks like your tag should say RDE 19 with maybe a letter after it.  Should have a white crown(can’t see it in pic) and hopefully a medallion in good shape above carb adjustment opening on front.  Good find!

[Bob Wight]

I think I got my color schemes from one year to the next confused.   That motor should be a 1957 model.

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
1982 Evinrude 25hp

“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."

[Jeff Barsch]

Nice Motor looks to be in good shape, especially for free!  I’m just finishing up my Javelin 35 of the same year. Mine runs really good after being in barn for many years.

1954 Evinrude 7.5 HP
1954 Evinrude 15 HP
1954 Gale 12 HP
1955 Johnson 10 HP
1956 Johnson 10 HP
1956 Gale 12 HP
1956 Evinrude 5.5 HP
1957 Johnson Golden Javelin 35
1958 Johnson 7.5
1960 Evinrude 18 HP
1973 Johnson 6 HP

[Ghost_n_the_shell]

Ok folks!

I got home today and built a quick motor stand for her.

She’s officially mounted and ready for work.

model number is RDE 19

serial number is 628463

Does this officially make it a 1957?

I hope so, as I have a line on controls for 1957.

For the dirty: I popped the hood open and found a mouse nest the size of a basket ball, and I have been shop vacuuming it up. Surprisingly – everything looks to be in very decent shape. It has the set up for electric start too! All the wires and hoses look to be intact as well. I just need to find a way to safely clean away the mouse turds and remnants without harming the motor.

[Bob Wight]

RDE-19 is officially a 1957 model.   If it doesn’t already have the electric starter, you’ll probably want to add one.   Those things are a bear to rope over by hand,  although that model does have a compression release on it which might make it easier to pull over.

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
1982 Evinrude 25hp

“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."

[JACQUES]

I just need to find a way to safely clean away the mouse turds and remnants without harming the motor.

don’t harm yourself..wear a mask &  gloves   mouse piss and sh…is known for hantaviruses !

• Source: Deer mice and some other wild rodents can carry hantaviruses.
• Transmission: People are usually infected by breathing in dust contaminated with dried mouse urine, droppings, or saliva. Sweeping or vacuuming contaminated areas can stir virus particles into the air.

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[Don]

What a great find indeed, and in such nice cosmetic condition

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