Johnson = Evinrude?

[Bushmoose]

For all of the experts here, please don't laugh. I've got a 1977 6hp johnson. It runs great, just put a new impeller in it, but lets face it, it is an old engine. A friend of a friend has a 1979 6hp Evinrude that apparently the bottom end is done? I can get it cheap, but is it something I can use for spare parts for my 77 Johnson? Any takers on this one?

Thanks

 

[Vic.S]

Re: Johnson = Evinrude?

Any differences will be due to changes between 1977 and 1979 rather than between the names.

I suggest you look up a selection of part numbers for one and compare them with the other using one of the official parts lists eg http://epc.brp.com/default.aspx?brands=ej&lang=e

 

[Bushmoose]

Re: Johnson = Evinrude?

Thanks for your reply.