1957 Johnson 18hp Outboard motor

[@andyhowat4624]

I have a 1955 evenrude 15 fastwin. Runs great. I use it all the time

[@Mothvibes-p4t]

Amazing I love it Glad to see this I just purchased this same motor on a 16 ft v bottom I can not wait to try it out

[@russg1801]

The '57 and '58 Johnson's are THE 18 to buy and own...best styling by far and nothing lost compared to later 1960's versions. With a retrofit to a single-line tank you can run these for another sixty years.

[@su5119]

One problem with these old ones is finding a good gas tank. How do you retro fit to a single fuel line?

[@willk4031]

@F Chris Nelson These guys seem to offer the retrofit on their motors, so they'd be a good source www.smalloutboards.com/antiques.htm

[@johnc4480]

You did a great job on that motor. She looks like new and runs really sweet.

[@outboardfun3353]

Thanks its fun for sure

[@finskiman]

What a beauty! Pulls great and sound so good. I love it! Congratulations for that!

[@marcelbellerive]

Trè bon moteur que j’ai eu autour de l’année 1968 a ste-agathe des Monts canada. Merci pour cette video. Montreal canada.

[@Mr91495osh]

I went to Coconut Grove Elementary School and every day after class I would walk home via Dinner Key and go into Santana’s Marine (now Grove Key Marina) to look at the new Evinrudes all lined up in the showroom. My grandparents kept their 23 Lyman in the hangar. GlennFHoward

[@tracywoody3649]

Wish I had this one!!!! Still looking for an 18h I’d appreciate any help. Thanks so much for all the videos.

[@chrismerillat1965]

Mr. Springer, I have almost the exact same motor. Could I pay you to go through it like you did this one?

[@Mr91495osh]

I had twin 7 1/2 1957 Evinrudes on my 10 ft racing prom with steering and controls. I was BMOC boating in Biscayne Bay in the 50’s and 60’s. GlennFHoward

[@tracywoody3649]

Looks wonderful! I’m looking for one exactly like it! I’d appreciate any help and thanks for all the great videos.

[@hanskriese3674]

I have the same motor which I just bought, although I can't figure out why it is not going as fast as it should be, I got it to top out at 11 mph, I think one of the spark plugs might not be working, but I am going to go through the carb to make sure there is not mud in there, I am also wondering what fuel mixture you use

[@outboardfun3353]

If you got cly. not firing. It's 90% of the time one set of points is not working.

[@su5119]

Too cool!! I have a '57 7 1/2hp that dad bought new in 1958. Love it.

[@outboardfun3353]

Thanks

[@geetarnut]

Can't beat the Johnson/Evinrude simplicity in engineering, and super dependability as a result! Not like the OVER-ENGINEERED Mercs that had corrosion problems with their steel driveshafts, and troublesome carburetors! These Johnsons were built to last, and stay running for YEARS!

[@outboardfun3353]

I think they are easier to work on too.

[@russg1801]

My friend has an outboard shop and he won't even take a Merc as a trade-in until he pulls the lower - if it won't come off he tells the owner it's worthless which is the truth. There's a Merc 35 on the slab now...last owner resorted to a hammer to remove lower..that didn't work out so well!

[@curtisballer688]

I don’t own a mercury but I think knowledge is important they were a great vintage motor as well. I’ll stick to Johnson/Evinrude personally 😉 beauty motor you have there nice job! Love to see actual work not just water test.

[@umajunkcollector]

I need to watch some good runnin Johnson's to motivate me on my 57 35hp. Seems to be a fuel problem. It backfired last year, not sure if I got the crazy timing right, did ignition last fall. Carb is next, don't know its history, most likely sat for years.

[@outboardfun3353]

This one with paint work and decals and tune-up,and seals maybe about $700.00

[@petermoyes8766]

i am working on a 1957 10hp ,,i want to paint it to origional white and maroon ,,what colour did you paint the dark red

[@outboardfun3353]

www.nymarine.ca/colours.html

[@stonedune803]

I have an old one of these that “came with the house”. Other than dust on it I have no idea its operating status. What would an unknown running condition motor like this be worth to someone willing to fix it up?

[@outboardfun3353]

Would have to see some pictures. Condition makes a big difference on value

[@petermoyes8766]

whats the paint code or color of the paint you done ,,i gotta do my 1957 10hp ,,please let me know ,,maybe get auto paint

[@outboardfun3353]

I used auto paint I just picked one that looked liked the right color. Don't remember what it was. The decals come from this guy, he has great paint too. www.nymarine.ca/

[@joesmith-fi1sx]

What gas oil mix do you use ?

[@outboardfun3353]

50 to 1

[@InspiredByEverything]

Beautiful!

[@Dmonieluv]

Picking up a FD-11 tomorrow.

[@BH0001]

Very Nice. Except that Colts Flag!

[@postaltraining]

do you have a 2 blade speed prop on that or a stock 3 blade? 26mph in that boat is quick for an 18!!

[@outboardfun3353]

No its a 3 blade 9x10 and motor is on the third notch out and the cavitation plate about 1in above the bottom of the boat. and the compression is 118 per cly. When got to lake is was very smooth too.

[@postaltraining]

Outboard Fun i bet you could gain 2 or 3mph with a 2 blade. they're a little hard to find and a little spendy but there is both an AJC and an AJ for the fastwin motors. i gained 3 1/2 mph going from a regular three blade to 2 blade AJ on my 12 foot starcraft with a 1955 QD- 17 to 20 1/2 mph. and that's with me in the middle bench with forward controls and i'm a heavy load lol

[@outboardfun3353]

Maybe I will have to look for one thanks for the info

[@russg1801]

Merc used a lot of 2-blade props on motors right up to 35/40 hp and they do go faster on a light hull. Three-blade is better for heavier boat with lower pitch.

[@outboardfun3353]

what can I say I live in IND.

[@fleetwin1]

she's a runner!

[@williamadams8724]

I have the exact same motor.

[@hessranch]

Nice!!!

[@outboardfun3353]

Thanks

[@willhite112]

what are these worth?

[@russg1801]

In just decent running shape, $350/$400. Presentably restored? $500/$700. Cherry original? Whatever the collector market will bear!

[@theeasybeats5913]

I had 2 of those mine were Evinrudes they were great

[@nolanjustus2215]

I have a 1956-8? Evinrude Fast Twin 18hp with electric starting

[@outboardfun3353]

Does it you run good for you?

[@nolanjustus2215]

Outboard Fun I had some troubles with it before but it's a strong runner I get 27mph on a 12ft aluminum boat!

[@russg1801]

I don't like the Evinrude 'clamshell' motors with the cowl split side-to-side instead of front-to-back like the Johnson's. Not only is the front of the motor ugly with the knobs sticking out but on some models you can't get the cover off without scratching it on the shift lever! Dumbasses! They actually came out with a spring-loaded shift lever to get around that problem. If stuck with one of those Evinrude's I'd retrofit it with Johnson parts - a Johnrude!