just acquired a 35 hp johnson with no apparent motor id plate. the only number that I can find is 1628650. anyone know what model and year this might be?
just acquired a 35 hp johnson with no apparent motor id plate. the only number that I can find is 1628650. anyone know what model and year this might be?
The 35 was made in 1957 through 1959. All 1957s and some 1958s had metal flip-up hoods. The rest of the 1958s (Super Quiet) had a metal lift-off hood. All 1959s had a fiberglass lift-off hood.
1957 was red (Holiday Bronze) with white trim. Standard 1958 was Holiday Bronze with white sides on the hood. 1958 Super Quiet was white with a beautiful white, gold and chrome hood. 1959 was all white and ugly.
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Look on the rear of the powerhead by the cylinders for a quarter-sized aluminum disk. It should have model number codes stamped into it in addition to a serial number. Some of the codes for Johnson 35HP motors are: RJ-19, RD-20 or RDS-21. Let us know what you find.
Look on the rear of the powerhead by the cylinders for a quarter-sized aluminum disk. It should have model number codes stamped into it in addition to a serial number. Some of the codes for Johnson 35HP motors are: RJ-19, RD-20 or RDS-21. Let us know what you find.
You must have already found the serial number plug. Serial number 1628650 is a 1957. Model number would be RD-19 for manual start, RDE-19 for electric start. RDL-19 & RDEL-19 for the long shaft versions.
I was pretty sure of the year, but thanks for all of your help. Just a note that the motor is in Mich at a friends house and I live in Colorado. that is why I couldn't get pics or search the unit myself. Thanks for all your help!!!!
I was pretty sure of the year, but thanks for all of your help. Just a note that the motor is in Mich at a friends house and I live in Colorado. that is why I couldn't get pics or search the unit myself. Thanks for all your help!!!!
