can you tell me the differance!!!

[bgooden]

Please help me tell the differance between the two motors listed. I have a 1987 175 johnson #J175TLCUA and have a chance to get a #J175XCUA 175 johnson ..Whats up!! Will the parts enterchange or what. Please help its a good price i dont want to pass it up if it will work.

 

[tx1961whaler]

Re: can you tell me the differance!!!

The "L" is a 20 inch shaft and the "X" is a 25 inch shaft.

 

[reelnative]

Re: can you tell me the differance!!!

and there both 1987 motors

 

[ezeke]

Re: can you tell me the differance!!!

You would need to disassemble both drives in order to switch the driveshafts. That's hardly worth the trouble unless you are set up for that kind of work.

 

[bgooden]

Re: can you tell me the differance!!!

So it is basicly the lower unit ? I'm more concerned with the electronics and the hydro tilt n trim. Plus any spare parts. Everything above the out drive is good then!!!

 

[ezeke]

Re: can you tell me the differance!!!

The midsections and components such as the steering arm are different by 5" and not interchangeable because of it.

The powerhead and electronics are basically the same.

 

[bgooden]

Re: can you tell me the differance!!!

as far as motor it's the same? the steering is rusty but the motor is good except lost compression in 2 cylinders but it runs. I'm looking for a parts motor anyway but think i might rebuild just the motor incase my motor goes south,like a spare motor. i think the motor i'm looking at is an L motor like mine anyway, i just wanted to know the differance for the future.