johnson 85HP question???????

sly36

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can i put magneto + 1 coil and power from my engine johnson 85HP 1969 to engine johnson 85HP 1973??? Diference between us is that the 1973 have 4 coil and 1969 1 coil.<br /><br />Thank!
 

Dhadley

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Re: johnson 85HP question???????

Thats 2 completely different systems. The 69 is a battery CD system and the 73 is a magneto system.<br /><br />Now, if I remember right the 69 has a set of points that act as the "trigger" and require the cam lobe on the crank to open & close. The 73 crank wont have that lobe. Very little may be a direct bolt on but you can make adapters for most anything. That lobe may be a bit harder to get around.<br /><br />The 73 style ignition is much better anyway. And parts are getting hard to find for the older battery CD systems. Is there a reason you want to use the old ignition on a newer motor?
 

sly36

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Re: johnson 85HP question???????

yes is just because my frend have the 73 and i have 69 parts and he need is boat for the weekend and the parts delivery its 1 week he needs powerpack and coil so a told her if i can give my electronic systeme for the weekeng so now i know its not fit do you think is the same power pack for 73 to 69??
 

Dhadley

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Re: johnson 85HP question???????

Nope. Totally different. Sorry!!
 
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