135 HP Johnson Powershift II-Year?

[eboylan3]

One mechanic said early 1970s. No transom tag and the powerhead core plug has been replaced. Block is repainted blue over what appears to be a medium green. I suspect it's a 1973-1976, mainly cause it's on a 1969 hull and has two mechanical control cables attached to motor. Anybody know any part numbers or part setups that are year peculiar so that I can narrow it down to a specific year? Thanks for your help.<br /><br />John

 

[CATransplant]

Re: 135 HP Johnson Powershift II-Year?

Has to be between 1973-75 if it's a 135.<br /><br />If it's a 1973, the motor cover has its side and front emblems as separate pieces attached to the cover.<br /><br />If it's a '74, the Johnson name will be on the top third of the side of the case. I can't tell if it's a vinyl sticker or a decal. The seahorse logo is above the name at the right of the name.<br /><br />On the '75, The Johnson name is almost centered on the side of the cover and the seahorse logo is in front of the name.<br /><br />I hope you can still discern the names and logos on the cover, since it will be almost impossible to tell the 74 and 75 covers apart.<br /><br />That said, most of the other parts on the engines are the same from year to year.

 

[eboylan3]

Re: 135 HP Johnson Powershift II-Year?

Great!! It's a '73 then--separate pieces for everything on the motor cover. Thank you so much for your help. Now to buy manuals.<br /><br />John

 

[Indymike]

Re: 135 HP Johnson Powershift II-Year?

1973 has a different set up on the piston to wrist pin as well. Dimension of wrist pin to bottom of skirt.