Johnson Model Number: short or long shaft?

[turtle1173]

Hi,<br /><br /> Is it possible to tell whether a Johnson has a long or short shaft from the model number? Here is the number: 55EL78S<br /><br />thanks,<br /><br />Shane

 

[JB]

Re: Johnson Model Number: short or long shaft?

Yes, Turtle, it is.<br /><br />Your engine is 55hp, Electric start, Long shaft, built in 1978, run S.<br /><br />Thus 55EL78S.<br /><br />Good luck.