Need Help with year and oil ratio

[vitap]

Hi,<br /><br />I recently inherited from my dad a Johnson 4hp outboard. The Model number is J4RCEC and the serial number is B 7938979. From what I can gather from reading posts and following links is J=Johnson, 4=4hp RC Rope start in the Model number and B in the serial number is Belgium, which is all correct. I still can't figure out the year. <br /><br />Also, is a 50:1 oil mix ratio correct? I kinda remeber him saying this a long time ago. Using next weekend and would appreciate any help.<br /><br />Thanks,

 

[Scoop]

Re: Need Help with year and oil ratio

Vitap, as far as I can see it is a<br />1998 4HP Ropestart commercial<br /><br />Here is where I got the information.<br /> http://www.marinshopen.se/guide/omc/omc8098.htm <br /><br />As far as the B in the serial number. I can not read the language on the site so you may or may not be correct.

 

[vitap]

Re: Need Help with year and oil ratio

Thanks Scoop, <br /><br />I know it is not a 1998 model. He has had it for many years and maybe 1989 would be more correct. I looked at the same site but couldn't determine the year either.

 

[Bear]

Re: Need Help with year and oil ratio

I read swedish!<br />1989 it is:<br />J4RCEC<br />J=Johnson<br />4= 4HP<br />R=Rope Start<br />CE=1989<br />C=Model Run or Suffix<br /><br />It could also be a 1998 but now we know it isn't:<br />J 4 R CE C or J 4 RC EC but then there is one letter missing.<br /><br />Fuel/oil mix 50:1 <br /><br />Have fun!<br />