Identity of Johnson

[Tommo]

Hello, I am interested in purchasing this johnson outboard from ebay for parts so i can rebuild an 1985 johnson. I am having a problem in identifiying the year of the motor. Here is a picture of the motor. <br /><br /> Johnson motor http://cgi.ebay.com.au/OUTBOARD-MOT...ryZ26451QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting <br /><br />The seller told me that the model number was 4BR790 though i believe this is wrong, this would make the motor a 1979 though acording to BRP website all 1979 4hp motors model number start with 4R or 4W not BR. I know that i can not buy one of these 1979 motors for parts as they have different electronics. Though did Johnson make a BR model in 1979.<br />Can somone comfirm that the motor in the picture is in fact a latter johnson and not a 1979? If they can I would like to buy the motor.<br /><br />Thankyou in advance<br /><br />Tommo

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Identity of Johnson

i would verify # with seller, tell him what you have found, i have bought several motors on ebay. i cannot locate # either.

 

[lark2004]

Re: Identity of Johnson

Hi Tommo, It could well be a 1979 model. It looks identical to one I'm rebuilding at the moment, mines a 1980 model.<br /><br />However, the Johnson web site does not reflect the Australian made models very well. My model number is J4BRCSS, which puts it as a 1980 model, but there is no mention of that number on their site.<br /><br />The Ignition system in your 85 will most likely be different to what these motors have. <br /><br />Does yours have the igntion coils mounted to the side of the head? <br /><br />Or do the spark plug leads come out from under the flywheel?

 

[MCM]

Re: Identity of Johnson

1979, You can find it at this link, click on Modellguide at top right corner, you'll find listed, I just did <br /><br /> http://www.marinshopen.se/

 

[Tommo]

Re: Identity of Johnson

Hi Lark, My ignition coil comes from under the flywheel, does this mean that this motor will have different ignition? I thought that because it was a BR model it would be the same as mine. It really does look the same. <br />All a really need is a wave washer and the centre bearings, I know this motor will have the same centre bearings though i am not sure if it will have the same wave washer, will it?<br /><br />Thankyou

 

[lark2004]

Re: Identity of Johnson

I think the washer will be the same, if you need one, I can post one to you.

 

[Tommo]

Re: Identity of Johnson

Hi Lark, If you had a Wave washer available that would be great, i would be willing to pay of course. Would it be possible to tell me the part number of you wave washer to check if they would be the same.<br />Also i would also be willing to pay you for just 5 centre bearings if you have any, thats all i need, if i buy online i will have to buy i whole set of 30, you could save me some money which would be good.<br />Please contact me on tbos8818@bigpond.net.au to discuss further.<br /><br />Thankyou very much