15 hp powerhead ID plug damaged

[jacobgiles]

i picked up a 76 johnson 15 and it looks like somebody beat on the silver plug with the model number (on the powerhead) is that plug just for engine ID? or is it a water passage? ect? can it be replaced or will it leak? thanks.

 

[F_R]

Re: 15 hp powerhead ID plug damaged

It is just an ID plug. Serves no other purpose. Wonder why they were beating on it???

 

[jacobgiles]

Re: 15 hp powerhead ID plug damaged

the powerhead was changed and the serial number doesnt match the body of the motor. i think they were trying to take it off.

 

[scanman]

Re: 15 hp powerhead ID plug damaged

I rebuilt my powerhead without even scratchin it. Hmmmm?

 

[watergecko]

Re: 15 hp powerhead ID plug damaged

Stolen motor? Can't see y they would deface it otherwise. Even if numbers don't match, just say it's a frankenmotor and leave it. If someone has a question they could still run both id's.

 

[jacobgiles]

Re: 15 hp powerhead ID plug damaged

thanks for the information, i am new to boats and motors and i am just making sure that this powerhead will still function properly with that plug damaged.

 

[kbait]

Re: 15 hp powerhead ID plug damaged

Maybe someone tried to hide that it's actually a 15 by obliterating the model numbers and adding a 9.9 hood? (for 10hp max lakes)

 

[scanman]

Re: 15 hp powerhead ID plug damaged

Maybe someone tried to hide that it's actually a 15 by obliterating the model numbers and adding a 9.9 hood? (for 10hp max lakes)

That's actually quite common; I just moved away from one of those lakes!