Can Joe or anyone help me identify this old Johnson

[cimmaronjim]

" It's a model# RD-18-C
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" It's a model# RD-18-C
Serial#1486272
What I would like to know is year, horsepower,
whether or not parts are available and if it is even worth messing with
Thanks Jim "

 

[joereeves]

"Jim..... That engine is a 195

"Jim..... That engine is a 1956 30hp Johnson. Some parts would be available, but many would be not available from a dealer. However, with perseverance, almost any part can be located via dealers who have older damaged engines laying around. Also this site has a classified section whereas you could enter a free add for what you need. It's just a matter of how much patience one has to restore a engine. Good Luck.

Joe

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[andrew]

"Jim,
Here is a link to the [

"Jim,
Here is a link to the Johnson manuals page pre-1980, you can look up the model numbers and place an order from there.
Thanks.
Regards,
Andrew Menkart
MarineEngine.com"

 

[cimmaronjim]

" Thanks, Joe and Andrew! nm "

" Thanks, Joe and Andrew! nm "