help with year of engine

[helpthenewguy]

Johnson 85 HP Seahorse MagFlash CD
Model: 85ML 78C
ser #: J4955 092

can anyone tell me what year this 4 cyl O/B is? any idea where to buy a owners manual for it?

 

[SpinnerBait_Nut]

Re: help with year of engine

Non repair outboard engine forum.

 

[JB]

Re: help with year of engine

Howdy, newguy.

Welcome to iboats.

That is a 1978 85Hp.

You might find a manual on eBay. www.kencook.com and www.outboardbooks.com offer reprints of the original manuals.