1992 3cyl 60 hp Johnson- powerhead inter change??

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Hello all,

for some reason my 60 hp dropped the top cyl this weekend, I pulled the head and saw that the rings got toasted on that cyl but also noticed that the piston seems to have slop also when turning the flywheel by hand. I really don't know why it blew as I had it full serviced 1 month ago, carbs rebuilt, top engine turner ran trough it, new plugs, new fuel pump and fuel lines.

Anyway, I'm thinking of just replacing the power head vs building this one as I have found a pretty good deal on a used power head. The power head I've located is a 1987 johnson 70 hp and I have a 1992 60 hp. Does anyone on here know if this would be a direct replacement long block for me? will a 1987 bolt over to my 1992 mid sectction etc???

thanks for any and all help.......
 
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Re: 1992 3cyl 60 hp Johnson- powerhead inter change??

If someone would know from what year to year would work for me would be very helpfull......
 

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Re: 1992 3cyl 60 hp Johnson- powerhead inter change??

1989 thru 1992 will interchange, the 1987 and 88 had different spline driveshaft if I remember correctly...
 
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Re: 1992 3cyl 60 hp Johnson- powerhead inter change??

1989 thru 1992 will interchange, the 1987 and 88 had different spline driveshaft if I remember correctly...



Thanks man....love the picture of the bullet I use to have a 19' that was power by a 200 hp OMC looper. The ole girl had a ton of work, the power head itself was off of Bob Gurleys 1992 USDBA champion ship hydro boat. Oh man do I ever miss it, most of all I miss that Bob has retired and I'm on my own for all my outboard work.:facepalm:
 
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