danbouck Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 A couple months ago I got a great deal on an older 6Hp Johnson for the Tinny. So today I decided since it was so nice out to get it running and tune it up. Well I got everything all set up and the damn thing started first pull Now what am I gonna do for the rest of the night? The thing ran mint. I love those old Johnsons. (Now I really can't wait until the ice is gone) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 Those are terrific little engines Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikehunter Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 I love those old Johnsons. LOL, I love my old "Johnson" too! But I kind of like my newer Johnson on the back end of my boat too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 tone z71 Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 how old is old ,what did ya have to set up points etc I got a nice 98 9.9 givin to me last fall was a great gift and is gonna make a great kicker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crappieperchhunter Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 My Johnson will be 45 this summer. The cowling has faded just a little but that son of a gun just won't die !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boatman Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 "damn thing started first pull " That's how those old Johnson/Evinrudes should run. Good score. Those are great motors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 Everyone in my family owned Johnsons all the way back into the 50's and I don't recall anyone ever having a bad one....... sorta like an old Chevy, they just never quit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskymike Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 I sold my 80' 20HP Johnson and now run a 93' 15HP. I miss the old one though. The 20HP seemed to run as fast as the 30HP they are putting out today. Either way, i have had no problems with either, other then my 93' snapping the throttle cable, due to a mechanic that had no idea how to reassemble after cleaning the carb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbouck Posted March 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 how old is old ,what did ya have to set up points etc I got a nice 98 9.9 givin to me last fall was a great gift and is gonna make a great kicker It is a late 70's one. I wasn't completely sure what I was in for. Figured maybe clean out the carb and put new plugs in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJQ Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 I had a great old 8hp johnson, before idecided to run it with no mix..... now i have a 6 inch johnson... at least the old one donated its body parts to my buddy who has an identical motor.. whch is stll running... always sign the donor card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 ah..TJ ok why are you telling us that you have a 6" johnson some info we just don't need to know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 Not sure if he's braggin or complainin... can never tell with TJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJQ Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 definitely braggin' and thats a typo... I meant 6 hp.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 well ok then.....LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 My Johnson will be 45 this summer. The cowling has faded just a little but that son of a gun just won't die !!! My Johnson is 55 on Saturday. Never missed a beat either..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 You guys are still talking about your boat motors right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookset Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 definitely braggin' and thats a typo... I meant 6 hp.... Ahem... pretty sure that there is what you call a "Freudian Slip" Let's just leave it at that Hookset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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