85hp johnson o/b

[damexican67]

need to know info on this motor model#85ESL-73M serial#J3859623 it,s a friends boat and i,m trying to help him out and maybe become a member. Thank you guys

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 85hp johnson o/b

1973 assisted shift. instead of electric shift. Manual here: "http://www.outboardbooks.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=models.main&year=1973&ID=52055"

 

[wildmaninal]

Re: 85hp johnson o/b

It shows to be a 1973 model motor. oops sorry TD we posted at the same time.

 

[HighTrim]

Re: 85hp johnson o/b

Pre mix fuel 50 to 1 with TCW3 oil and regualr 87 octane fuel. Recommended is 80-90 outboard gear oil for the lower unit, it has additives to protect the lower if you have water intrusion. Plugs are Champion QL77JC4 gapped to .030.