1966-60HorseJohnson
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Hey all,
New to this forum here, and a 1st time boat owner to boot.
I have a question about my 1966 60-hp Johnson Super Sea Horse outboard (model VXL-12R). I'm just now bringing it out of winter storage (I live in the NE unfortunately), and about to change the gear case oil. I've read that motors with electric shifts require special non-conductive gearcase oil, but I don't know whether my motor has electric shift or not. I can't find the info anywhere in the owner's manual. Does anyone know whether it does or not? The motor cover has a decal that reads "Electric" though I'm not really sure what that refers to.
This may be a really rudimentary question, but I just want to be sure I don't screw it up. I got a really good deal on the 1966 MFG & Johnson, all original, and it's in pretty darn good shape for a 45 year old boat.
Also, if anyone has any helpful pointers as far as maintenance goes for a 1st time boater, I'd appreciate it!
New to this forum here, and a 1st time boat owner to boot.
I have a question about my 1966 60-hp Johnson Super Sea Horse outboard (model VXL-12R). I'm just now bringing it out of winter storage (I live in the NE unfortunately), and about to change the gear case oil. I've read that motors with electric shifts require special non-conductive gearcase oil, but I don't know whether my motor has electric shift or not. I can't find the info anywhere in the owner's manual. Does anyone know whether it does or not? The motor cover has a decal that reads "Electric" though I'm not really sure what that refers to.
This may be a really rudimentary question, but I just want to be sure I don't screw it up. I got a really good deal on the 1966 MFG & Johnson, all original, and it's in pretty darn good shape for a 45 year old boat.
Also, if anyone has any helpful pointers as far as maintenance goes for a 1st time boater, I'd appreciate it!