Having trouble translating Johnson V6 S/N ***PICS ADDED***

bart98stang

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Good evening. I'm looking to purchase a Johnson V6 "Limited Edition" and I could not find the label plate for the serial number. However, I found that the serial number is stamped in between the cylinders in a chrome looking "plug" and it's stamped G2952510. I can't find anywhere what this means? Can someone please help? Thanks.

 

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Re: Having trouble translating Johnson V6 S/N

Re: Having trouble translating Johnson V6 S/N

Unfortunately that is a core plug that will sometime contain both the model and serial number, but what you have listed is just a serial number.... to ID the engine, the model number is needed.

Look on the port transom bracket (bkt that attaches eng to boat) for a small plate that would contain both numbers. Also, if a late model, look for a heavy duty decal that would be located at the top portion of the engine's swivel bracket 9bkt that engine swings/turns on.... between the swivel bracket and the long exhaust housing.

Other than that, pictures of the hood (side/front/back) might help as well as other pictures of the engine showing its detail.

 

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Re: Having trouble translating Johnson V6 S/N

Re: Having trouble translating Johnson V6 S/N

Here are a few pictures that I took

 

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I've checked this motor throughout and I cannot find a model number. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

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Excellent job on the pictures. The hood design is never carried over to a following year, hence the pictures of the hood alone will define the year. I retired in 1991 and do not have the proper book but I'm sure that someone will be along shortly with the info you require.

 

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You could call BRP customer service at 1-262-884-5993 and give them the # you have and they may be able to tell you what it is.

 

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Re: Having trouble translating Johnson V6 S/N ***PICS ADDED***

That engine is between a 1988 and 1992 and were made by OMC's perfromance company called 2nd Effort. If I remember correctly they were a "hotter" version, and noisier, than the recreational engines. Most routine parts are the same as the regular motors for that range of years.

 

bart98stang

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Re: Having trouble translating Johnson V6 S/N ***PICS ADDED***

Thank you gentleman, I appreciate your time and assistance. I've read in other forums that the "Limited Edition" had carbs from a 225 motor. Whether that is true or not I have no idea. I'm not going to get hung up on the "Limited Edition" label though. I did call BRP and they were able to cross the S/N to a model number; J200STLEI. Again thank you very much.

 

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Re: Having trouble translating Johnson V6 S/N ***PICS ADDED***

J200STLEI = 1991 200hp Johnson.... Great that BRP was able to deciper the core plug number.