50hp Johnson 'looper'

[mickarch]

I'm interested in a motor I found for sale on Ebay described as:

"johnson 50hp power shift 11 loop charged motor model no esl73r serial no. e3827749"

In general, would this be considered a reliable motor? Any common issues for this model that I should check for before bidding?

Can this be used with my normal gas tank, of would it need a special tank (pressurized)??

I really don't know much about evinrude/johnsons, any info would be appreciated.

Thanks,
mick

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 50hp Johnson 'looper'

it is an hydro-electric shift, the shift switch and the shift solenoid are no longer available. it was a great dependable motor. 1978 and up are mechanical shift and much easier to work on.

 

[DJ]

Re: 50hp Johnson 'looper'

1973 went to hydrualic shift-NOT ELECTRIC. Hence-"Power Shift II".

It's a decent engine without the electric shift issues.

A regular fuel tank will work fine.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 50hp Johnson 'looper'

my mistake, sorry. they are decent motors.

 

[mickarch]

Re: 50hp Johnson 'looper'

Thanks for the info. For the starting price it's listed at, I think I'll put in a bid.

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: 50hp Johnson 'looper'

Thanks for the info. For the starting price it's listed at, I think I'll put in a bid.

Find out the shipping costs ahead of winning it. An apparent bargain could end up being costly.

 

[mickarch]

Re: 50hp Johnson 'looper'

Well, I went ahead and bought it and picked it up tonight. It looks pretty good. Started right up and idled well. Shifted into gear smoothly. The wiring under the cover needs a little attention, but overall pretty clean.

Can anyone help me with the year of manufacture for it? model no esl73r serial no. e3827749

Also, where I might find a repair manual and parts diagram for purchase, here on Iboats maybe?

Thanks alot,
mick

 

[Benny1963]

Re: 50hp Johnson 'looper'

i boats or ebay
i have had several of tose 50s 1972 elec and 1973 hdro shift 2
once they are tuned they run great wish i would not have sold mine .
but had to much stuff around good luck bennyb

 

[mickarch]

Re: 50hp Johnson 'looper'

Yeah, I'm hoping it'll be more reliable than my '66 merc 35hp and add a little pep to the boat.

So, I think I've figured out that I have a 1973 motor. I see that Iboats has the original factory service manual here:

http://www.iboats.com/Johnson_Outbo...2404666--**********.645722464--view_id.440448

I'm assuming this is the best one get? Is there another one I should be looking for, or is this the one to have?

I've found the impeller here on Iboats, but there is no fuel pump kit listed for this year/hp. Where else might I find fuel pump/carb kits?

Thanks again,
mick

 

[Benny1963]

Re: 50hp Johnson 'looper'

i shop marine has good parts breakdown .
i orderd mine from local mech

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: 50hp Johnson 'looper'

Good luck with it. If you picked it up then it must have been local enough to avoid shipping costs then ??

 

[DJ]

Re: 50hp Johnson 'looper'

Yes it is a '73'.

 

[mickarch]

Re: 50hp Johnson 'looper'

Good luck with it. If you picked it up then it must have been local enough to avoid shipping costs then ??

It was about a hour and a half away... not too bad, added about $40 to the cost for the gas to get there, but all in all a good deal I think. What seems to be a good running engine for $475, not too bad.

Thanks for the well wishes, once I get the manual and a fresh impeller installed, I'll take it out and see what it can do.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 50hp Johnson 'looper'

the best online diagrams and parts list is here, where it says evinrude, clik the drop down and select Johnson. follow prompts.
http://shop2.evinrude.com/ext/index.aspx?s1=bf6ad09c53cead335fcfd8a6471c0f7f