What year is this Johnson?

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Can someone please help me find the year for this engine. I’ve never seen model, newer than 1980 they did not use the INTRODUCES coding. The model # of this engine is: VJ90TLASB.
The Serial # is R 08616095.
The Welch plug has # R8616095. Thank you. Thank you!IMG_8132.jpeg
 
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I would guess it is a 1990 model.----Picture of the cowling if it is original ?
 
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racerone said:
I would guess it is a 1990 model.----Picture of the cowling if it is original ?
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It’s the same cowling as on my 1996 88 SPL. 1 latch on front and 2 on rear. What makes you think 1990? It’s a 90 hp as shown in the model # but the the SA are the letters that should be the year code. That’s not possible because there’s no A in INTRODUCES.
 
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mrphixit said:
It’s the same cowling as on my 1996 88 SPL. 1 latch on front and 2 on rear. What makes you think 1990? It’s a 90 hp as shown in the model # but the the SA are the letters that should be the year code. That’s not possible because there’s no A in INTRODUCES.
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If Racer says it is a 1990, Chances of it being a 1990, are about 99.5+%
 
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jimmbo said:
If Racer says it is a 1990, Chances of it being a 1990, are about 99.5+%
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I’m not doubting Racerone’s answer and I appreciate the replies. Now I know that I have a great parts motor for my E88TSLEDR. I’m still curious where that model # comes from though.
 
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Perhaps it was a model styled for a boat manufacturer.-----A ---TRACKER ----May be.-----The ---V----Indicates boat builder !!!!
 
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Thanks everyone. 1990 it is. I appreciate the help. Now I know I just got a great deal on a parts motor. $250 for a complete motor with low compression. T&T works, lower unit is probably good. New starter. I think I won the lottery. lol. All the part #s I’ve checked so far are compatible with my 1996 88 SPL. 🙂
 
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Buying a parts motor is always a good way to assuming you enough room to store it.

Hell, one 14 dollar screw makes it worth it!
 
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mrphixit said:
Can someone please help me find the year for this engine. I’ve never seen model, newer than 1980 they did not use the INTRODUCES coding. The model # of this engine is: VJ90TLASB.
The Serial # is R 08616095.
The Welch plug has # R8616095. Thank you. Thank you!View attachment 399938

Thanks everyone. 1990 it is. I appreciate the help. Now I know I just got a great deal on a parts motor. $250 for a complete motor with low compression. T&T works, lower unit is probably good. New starter. I think I won the lottery. lol. All the part #s I’ve checked so far are compatible with my 1996 88 SPL. 🙂


It's nice to see that you were able to figure out the model date and draw the right conclusions from the parts. Sometimes such finds seem random, but in fact they are often the result of attentiveness and knowledge of how to check the parts. If I had the same luck, I would also feel like a lottery winner. By the way, if you want to try your luck again, you can read about a platform with bonuses and good offers, such as https://icasinoreviews.co.nz/captain-cook/ - they offer interesting bonuses and fast payouts. This could be your next "win" after a successful motor purchase. In any case, a good deal always brings joy.
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I hope you are still on this forum. Would you like to sell it to me?
 
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