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1968 Johnson 40 HP 11 years 3 weeks ago #86795

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I have a co-worker that has a 1968 Johnson 40 HP on an old Renkin runabout. I'm not sure of the model number yet. All I know for sure is it has sat idle a VERY long time. The engine is not locked up, but all the wires are dry rotted.

Any thoughts on the value of the engine and remote controls?


I thought it might be something to restore on down the road.

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Re: 1968 Johnson 40 HP 11 years 3 weeks ago #86800

agleason,

Around San Antonio, Austin & Dallas/Ft Worth, the price can be 10 bucks or 300.oo if it's NICE.
(What I like about the old BigTwins is CHEAP to buy, SIMPLE, CHEAP to fix, OVER-engineered and LONG-lived with minimal care.)

yours, satx

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Re: 1968 Johnson 40 HP 11 years 3 weeks ago #86949

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a little more info on this engine.. its manual shift, electric start.

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Re: 1968 Johnson 40 HP 11 years 3 weeks ago #86955

Old motors are " valuable " to those who can do the repairs in the backyard.
If you have to run to a shop to have work done on these then the cost can skyrocket at $100+ / hr.
There are places where motors like that are free for the taking as few shops will work on them anymore.
So the value depends on these factors.
The 40 HP motors are simple and easy to repair if you have patience and want to learn.

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Re: 1968 Johnson 40 HP 11 years 3 weeks ago #86976

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professor wrote:

Old motors are " valuable " to those who can do the repairs in the backyard.


If you have to run to a shop to have work done on these then the cost can skyrocket at $100+ / hr.
There are places where motors like that are free for the taking as few shops will work on them anymore.
So the value depends on these factors.
The 40 HP motors are simple and easy to repair if you have patience and want to learn.


Thanks for the reply Professor. I would definitely perform 100% of the work myself. I can't remember the last time I paid anyone to repair or fix anything for me...

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Re: 1968 Johnson 40 HP 11 years 2 weeks ago #87070

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We can consider this thread a dead issue. The guy wants $175 for the engine. That's too much for me considering the shape it currently is in. Thanks for the replies everyone.

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