1998 Johnson 115

[tomtnwlkrs]

Hey gang. Getting ready for a Hurricane deck boat rebuild and ran across a 1998 Johnson 115 for 1500.00 at a boat shop. It is a VRO and have heard and read alot of different opinions on this system. My question is two fold: How many variations of the 115 is there ie.SPL and VRO. Mine doesn't have any Decals on the motor so i was trying to figure out what modle it is. Secondly, should I disconnect the VRO system and can you run the mixed oil thru a fuel filter. I am assuming yes on the filter.
Thanks in advance for any help. Also looking for a Binnacle for this rebuild.

 

[bob johnson]

Re: 1998 Johnson 115

post the model number...it is on a tag on the stern bracket( under the cover on the "neck" of the motor)

I think they might have still been making 115 crossflows and 112 specials as well as the ocean runner 115.

the special probably wont have the VRO system.

bob

 

[tomtnwlkrs]

Re: 1998 Johnson 115

The Vin Number is G04369429 Is this the Model number as well.

 

[bob johnson]

Re: 1998 Johnson 115

The Vin Number is G04369429 Is this the Model number as well.

no that the serial number....within snake bite distance to the serial number is the MODEL number...

it should start with J115......if it is a JOHNSON 115 hp!!


bob

 

[tomtnwlkrs]

Re: 1998 Johnson 115

no that the serial number....within snake bite distance to the serial number is the MODEL number...

it should start with J115......if it is a JOHNSON 115 hp!!


bob

It says it is a elecm. Does that make sense?

 

[HighTrim]

Re: 1998 Johnson 115

That is the model number, J115ELECM, stands for EL---Electric Start, L---Long Shaft, EC-----1998, M---Model Run

Here is some useful reading for you regarding VRO

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=158073

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=158081

 

[tomtnwlkrs]

Re: 1998 Johnson 115

What is the normal shaft length Is the Long shaft normal for most boats? I am putting the mentioned motor on a deck boat.

thanks

 

[bob johnson]

Re: 1998 Johnson 115

long shaft is 20", XL shaft is 25".....wether it fits the deck boat depends on what the deck boat designed for... probably a 20" shaft is my guess...the 25" shaft motors are usually for offshore boats.

bob