What is the year of 150 hp Johnson

[Force 120]

Here is the sale of 150 hp Johnson at my city. What is the year of this motor?
It is just. $100.00 and I want to get it for my winter rebuid project.
http://m.kijiji.ca/ad.php?adid=245703727
Is it a good buy ???

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: What is the year of 150 hp Johnson

Need the model no. to be exact.

 

[redjmp]

Re: What is the year of 150 hp Johnson

It looks like it may be a 70's or even older and if so, make sure you can find pistons.

Otherwise I don't think it would be a good candidate for rebuilding....

Thats why it is so cheap. Its probably good for parts only but if it has a steel prop, that's worth the asking price alone not to mention the tilt&trim...

 

[emdsapmgr]

Re: What is the year of 150 hp Johnson

If that engine has a working lower unit, it is worth the $100. The engine has to be at least a 78, you'd have to check the model number to be sure. If it is a VRO engine, it's at least an 84. Factory parts are readily available for rebuilding these crossflows: pistons, rings, gasket kits, etc. I'd pull the heads and check to make sure it's not a blown engine with .030 over pistons already.