I picked up my very fist Outboard a 1976 Johnson 85 HP. Model 85ETLR76G whatever all that means? Please tell me the Good,Bad and the Ugly about them as I now have one. :) I know about O about it. But Plan to find out soon as I just completed the Motor Stand that was graciously provided on this...
1976 Johnson 85 HP Books Needed and Best Place to Purchase?
Well I picked up my very first Outboard.. A 1976 Johnson 85 HP and really know nothing lol. Where and what books should I get?
Right now or I should say tomorrow I will build an engine stand to get a better view and check condition of...
Johnson/Evinrude 85 HP 88 HP and 90 HP are they different?
As some might have noticed I have been going Coo Coo looking for a good outboard for my Panga Project I am setting up to build. And thus have been looking at many Outboards that can work for my project.
So the second part of this is if...
I am able to pick up an old Chrysler 65 HP for free but it has been sitting for years outside but complete with cover. And the power head was rebuilt before being placed outside and unused. The boat it is on is now Junk lol.
So I thought that before I put in the work to pick up the motor to ask...
I am looking for an outboard engine for a boat I am going to build so my options are open in the 50-75 HP range. A 1986 Nissan 55 HP Popped up but I know nothing about them. And when I did a search I did not find anything to talk about. Such as Parts availability,reliability and so on and so...
I have a set of boat plans that has a minimum of a 75 HP Motor. And was wondering what HP motors are there in the same weight class or close to it? And of Course an Older Johnson/Evinrude. :)
I have been looking all over the net for a good picture or pictures of a 1986 Evinrude 50 HP as I would like to get a good look at the paint scheme. As the one I hope to pick up tomorrow has been re painted by Bubba lol. And would like to bring the looks back to life.
Thank You. :)
The Cowling says Johnson Tracker. So are these real Johnson motors or are there a difference between a motor marked only Johnson and made by Johnson or a Johnson made for Tracker?
Another question the person says it will not shift into reverse but Forward and Neutral work fine? Any thoughts on...
If both are pretty equal in price and condition which one would you go with?
I ask what some may consider a Dumb question but mainly due to the Evinrude that uses the VRO where as the Older Johnson does not. Sorry I do not know much more than this. But I am looking at these two engines for...
I am brand new and trying to learn. I am looking to pick up a Johnson 50 HP Outboard or to say a 50ESL73R and was hoping that I could get some feedback on how good these old Johnson's are? And how does the 50ESL73R Break Down? I got the 50 at HP and the 73 as year but nothing else.
I plan to...
