Engine, outboard
Name/Title
Engine, outboardEntry/Object ID
1985.024.001Description
Outboard engine, Johnson Johnson MS39 1985.024.001 A very small, depression-era Johnson motor, very cute. One cylinder, one horsepower, magneto ignition with spark advance on top. Throttle is controlled by pulling a lever on the tiller handle, richness adjustment is directly on the throttle. Simple styling included a stamped aluminum spark plug cover and U-shaped brass tube for the gas tank. Nice labels. Turns a little freely.Collection
Outboard motorsAcquisition
Accession
1985.024.001Source or Donor
Burke, ThomasMade/Created
Manufacturer
JohnsonDate made
1939Edition
Model: MS 39Notes
Early Date: 1939 Engine: 0.000 Cylinders: 1 HP: 1.2Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Other NumberOther Number
325937Location
*Cleveland E. Dodge Memorial Launch Building
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