Year Model of my Johnson 60HP?

[tomed01]

Salute All<br />Im trying to figure out what year model my Johnson 60hp is and what kind of lower unit oil it takes im thinking Type C.<br />Here is what I do Know:<br />It is a Johnson 60hp Hydroelectric drive on a 1969 V156 Glastron found data plate on engine mount bracket but dont know if its original and original bracket but model # 60178C and S/n # J08562 I heard all hydroelectric lower ends take type C is this true?<br />Thanks All

 

[alcan]

Re: Year Model of my Johnson 60HP?

There is no way to tell what year or size motor you have from the numbers you give. Seems that you may have a Johnson ser# and what might be an Evinrude mod#. That model # how ever does not exist. It is true that type C gear oil is used in hydro/elect lower units. Is your motor 3 or 4 cylenders?

 

[jimmbo]

Re: Year Model of my Johnson 60HP?

The serial number is found on a cover plug on the engine block. It should match the number that is on the braket plate. 60178c or is it 60173c? That would make it a 1971. The 60hp with hydro-electric drive was only made in 1970 and 71. Type C lub was speced, but has been superceded by Premium Blend.

 

[tomed01]

Re: Year Model of my Johnson 60HP?

Salute<br />It could be a 3 in 60173c intead of 8 very hard to tell thats what I thought it was originally will look harder on engine there is some sort of Idle cover on front will try looking in there it is a 3 cyclnder motor..Thanks

 

[Paul Moir]

Re: Year Model of my Johnson 60HP?

Salute tomed01!<br />If that's a three rather than an eight, it's a 1971 Evinrude engine:<br />Evinrude 60173<br />Year: 1971<br />HP: 60<br />WOT RPMS: 5000<br />Displacement: 49.7 cu.in. = 814.4 ccm<br />Cylinders: 3<br />Weight: 207 lbs. = 93.9 Kg<br />Gear ratio: 12:29<br />Fuel/oil mix: 50:1 87 octane gas to TC-W3 rated outboard oil.<br />Spark plugs: Champion L76V Surface Gap or Champion QL77JC4 gapped at .030.<br />Lower unit oil: As indicated above, OMC/BRP 'Premium Blend' (Type C) gearcase lube only!<br /> Picture<br /> From the Old OMC Site.<br /><br />I think you probably have a Johnson hood on your Evinrude engine. Happens all the time.

 

[tomed01]

Re: Year Model of my Johnson 60HP?

Thanks Guys !! hope to get it on water sooooon:}