1991 Johnson

[racerone]

Post #1 says he can not find a model # anywhere.-----There are those sellers who remove the tag.----Then when buyer finds out motor is 10 years older than advertised they can say ---" sorry I did not know "

 

[flyingscott]

or he didnt know where to look. most people dont pop the silver disc

 

[airshot]

Post #1 says he can not find a model # anywhere.-----There are those sellers who remove the tag.----Then when buyer finds out motor is 10 years older than advertised they can say ---" sorry I did not know "

That is why it pays to get a title, registration or hand written reciept with numbers and specs on the motor !!
Without any paperwork at all it could be stolen !! The sherriff won't return your purchase price when they take it !!

 

[iggyw1]

An 83 cowl
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That is it. I guess I got an '83 model & not a '91 like I was told when I bought it. I think the seller bought the boat for a cheaper price than what he sold it to me for and he sold it just to make a profit, or maybe it was his grandfather's or dad's or something. Well, whatever it is, it is. Runs great and looks like a brand new motor. Not a scratch on it and still shiny like in a showroom!! Thanks for every ones help on this!
edit: I will look for the silver disc with numbers on it for sure, but I am sure from the pictures posted here it is a 1983 model. Maybe not even a 35 H.P. for all I know.

 

[jimmbo]

In 83 the 35 had Thru the Prop Exhaust, the 25/20 had a smaller Gearcase with an Exhaust Snout behind the Prop

Post some Pics

 

[iggyw1]

In 83 the 35 had Thru the Prop Exhaust, the 25/20 had a smaller Gearcase with an Exhaust Snout behind the Prop

Post some Pics

Based on what you posted here, it is 35 H.P. Thanks for your input.
Again, I cannot post any pictures. I do not know how to do it and I have a little flip phone with no internet connection. I tried to post a few pictures of the cowling a few posts back, and I still did not learn how to do it. I stated this in a few posts now. " I cannot post a picture", but thanks for the suggestion.

 

[iggyw1]

 

[iggyw1]

I think I finally was able to post one picture of my 1983 Johnson. I will try a second picture here too. Hope it finally shows up on the site. After I logged in again, it looks like I did get one picture of my motor to post. Don't know how I did it, but it looks like I did it! LOL I have a few more pix too showing the condition of this motor. Runs as good as it looks. Was this a good motor during it's time? Thanks.

 

[iggyw1]

Here is another attempt by me to post another picture. Wish me luck!

 

[racerone]

Put a new water pump impeller in it.----A very good motor.

 

[airshot]

Motor looks awesome !!

 

[iggyw1]

Put a new water pump impeller in it.----A very good motor.

I will be ordering the kit tomorrow. I am going to order the kit for a 1983, 35 H.P. Looks like the same kit will work for many model numbers, and for a 25-30 & 35 H.P. if I am looking at things right.

 

[racerone]

Looks like painting was done on this motor.----And perhaps motor was converted from a tiller motor.----Post some pictures of power head and gear case.----About 6 more pictures.----That might help you , not me.

 

[iggyw1]

Looks like painting was done on this motor.----And perhaps motor was converted from a tiller motor.----Post some pictures of power head and gear case.----About 6 more pictures.----That might help you , not me.

Yes, I can see it use to have a tiller handle on it.

 

[racerone]

Why are the throttle and shift cable so long ??-----Perhaps it is an 83 cowling on a completely different year motor !

 

[Faztbullet]

+Yep repainted. Overspray on cables and they even painted the choke knob

 

[racerone]

Agreed----Choke knob and just about everything else has had " lipstick " smeared on it.

 

[jimmbo]

Tiller usually Means Rope Start engine, yet this One has the Electric Cowl, and Battery Cables and other Wires passing thru the Front Pan. the Transom Bracket leans that way too, as the Tilt Pivot shows a long Carriage Bolt, where as the Electric Models used a Tube, allowing the Steering Cable to be achoured to the Transom Bracket.
A Rope Start with Electric added. would likely still have the Recoil attached, and the Taller Cowl

 

[iggyw1]

Why are the throttle and shift cable so long ??-----Perhaps it is an 83 cowling on a completely different year motor !

I don't know why they are that long. I bought the boat in November las year. Stored it in a garage for the Mich. winter & just now getting her ready to go out on the lake next Saturday. The cowling in the picture that I posted is not on the motor correctly. I do not have the front clip in place the way it is suppose to go in, so it may not look like it fits right. Before I tow it, it will be on the motor like it is suppose to be for sure.

 

[iggyw1]

Tiller usually Means Rope Start engine, yet this One has the Electric Cowl, and Battery Cables and other Wires passing thru the Front Pan. the Transom Bracket leans that way too, as the Tilt Pivot shows a long Carriage Bolt, where as the Electric Models used a Tube, allowing the Steering Cable to be achoured to the Transom Bracket.
A Rope Start with Electric added. would likely still have the Recoil attached, and the Taller Cowl

On the inside of the cowling, there is an "emergency" rope coiled up in a plastic pouch at the top of the cover so I can start it with the rope tied around the top of the flywheel I suppose, but I do not think I would be able to crank it enough to get it going if my batteries quit on me. Could be possible with a warm engine, but cold, I don't think so. I have marine road service for that purpose!