Opinions on this 50hp motor?

[Chaps]

I'm going to look at a 1984 Johnson J50BELCM as a possible powerplant for a skiff. Owner claims powerhead to have been rebuilt by factory dealer 3 years ago with now about 50 hours run time since.<br /> <br />Questions:<br />Is this a good vintage & model?<br />Are controls easy to find? (I'll need top mount style)<br />What should I be looking for? I would normally check idle, throttle response, prop shaft runout, water flow, gear oil condition-anything else?<br />Any ideas on what I should offer?<br /><br />Thanks, Bob

 

[CATransplant]

Re: Opinions on this 50hp motor?

I don't know that particular motor, but I might be able to help you with the controls. There's a guy on eBay that always seems to be selling controls. I think he's an engine breaker, a boat junkyard or something. But, it seems like there are always controls on eBay, going for not too much money.<br /><br />Failing that, contact Twin Cities Outboard at http://www.tcoutboard.com. They will certainly have several controls for that model on hand.

 

[jfm1]

Re: Opinions on this 50hp motor?

Hi Chaps i would do a compression test as well I seen lots of 84;s around never heard much bad things about them you may find controlls on e-bay they go pretty cheap good luck

 

[Chaps]

Re: Opinions on this 50hp motor?

Thanks for the tips - owner indicates compression is 150 on both cylinders which I suppose I should verify.

 

[JB]

Re: Opinions on this 50hp motor?

Outboard Non-repair topic.