serial # = year ????

[surreyboy]

hi every one . i just bought a boat with a 50 horse johnson & am not sure the year . can i tell from the serial # ? if so how ? thankx for all info

 

[tx1961whaler]

Re: serial # = year ????

Post the model number and somebody can look it up. The serial number is pretty useless.
List of 50 HP Johnsons here:
http://web.archive.org/web/20010709223551/www.evinrude.com/docktalk/modref/jomodyr/JHP50.html

 

[Lostmygirltofish]

Re: serial # = year ????

if you look up a part on the web, like an impeller, put in the model # and it will post up the year. I did the same thing cause the guy that sold me my boat told me my motor was a 91 and i was looking up an impeller kit and put in the model # and it showed up as an 88.
good luck.

 

[surreyboy]

Re: serial # = year ????

Post the model number and somebody can look it up. The serial number is pretty useless.
List of 50 HP Johnsons here:
http://web.archive.org/web/20010709223551/www.evinrude.com/docktalk/modref/jomodyr/JHP50.html

hey that list is pretty cool , thanks > i could not find the model number there though ??? the one i pulled off the motor was - J50TLCRM . the guy i purchesed it from said it was a 86 but i just want to make sure thankx again

 

[bankerjohn]

Re: serial # = year ????

J50TLCRM

J = Johnson
50 = 50hp
T = Trim and tilt, electric start
L = 20" shaft
CR = 1984
M = model run

 

[surreyboy]

Re: serial # = year ????

thats great !!!! thank you so much . now could someone please tell me where to find or what the mixture is for this engine is & also what type of oil to use in the leg ?? thanx again for all your help . oh one more thing , while trailering the unit should i lock the motor in a up right position with a rod or is the electric motor enough ?

cheers !!

 

[MRamsden]

Re: serial # = year ????

Mix the gas 50:1 and use Evinrude approved oil, there is additives in there just for thier motors from what I have heard.

 

[MRamsden]

Re: serial # = year ????

You should travel with it in the upright position. Mine is a electric tilt but it has a flip lock when it's up and you lower it down to rest on the lock. At least thats what I do.

thats great !!!! thank you so much . now could someone please tell me where to find or what the mixture is for this engine is & also what type of oil to use in the leg ?? thanx again for all your help . oh one more thing , while trailering the unit should i lock the motor in a up right position with a rod or is the electric motor enough ?

cheers !!