40 hp question

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quacktrack

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Newbie to site. Lots of info here. I have 40 Johnson that is missing serial number decal. I think it is 88 or 89. Need powerhead. Can anyone tell me what years would be interchangeable and what HP the same?Thanks in advance.
 
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Capt'n Chris

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Re: 40 hp question

It could be new enough that it might have a title. If it's too old it won't. That's all a state by state statute. It isn't stolen, is it? you have to work at removing those tags.
 
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Al-53

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Re: 40 hp question

there is a welch plug usally on the engine..about the size of a nickel...that will have the model number on it....look for that....it is usually on side or top of motor

Al
 
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Re: 40 hp question

No ,it isn't stolen. I bought it new,lost paperwork. The serial # was on a decal attached to the transom bracket. Was it possibly stamped somewhere else. I will check the top of the engine for tag.
 
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quacktrack

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Re: 40 hp question

Thanks guys. If it is 88 or 89 can anyone tell me if the powerhead will interchange with other years or HP rating. I have been told that a lot of these engines were rated at different HP, depending on other factors.
 
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Al-53

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Re: 40 hp question

There is a post here somewhere on what power heads fit what lower ends....and the years....

If you had it since new look for a old registration it usally has the year and model number and serial on it....at least mines does...

Al
 
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quacktrack

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Re: 40 hp question

Thanks, Since you mentioned it , I think my property tax listing has the year and serial #.
 
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