year and model help??

[charliep]

hi everyone,<br /><br />i recently purchased a used center console. the engine on it is a 1986 johnson that runs decently. i was told it is a 140 hp. i am unable to read the model # and serial number as the plate is completely oxidized. is ther another way of determining the year and model number? i looked at the johnson website and others and all referenced the id tag that i can't read. any suggestions?<br /><br />thanks,<br /><br />charlie

 

[OBJ]

Re: year and model help??

Hi Charlie and welcome!<br /><br />Look on the engine block for a large silver welch plug. The model and serial number will be on there.

 

[charliep]

Re: year and model help??

thanks obj! ok, i am a definite newbie here. what is a welch plug and where exactly should i be looking? <br /><br />thanks,<br /><br />charlie

 

[OBJ]

Re: year and model help??

It's a little larger than a quarter and will likely be on top of the block back near the heads. Looks like a big soft plug or core plug. Can't miss it.

 

[charliep]

Re: year and model help??

hi obj,<br /><br />man i feel like a kid here. the only thing i could find on the engine that looked as you described gave the letters and numbers F 1900 MS. there were other parts and numbers including an OMC 582508 08FZ-OA. mean anything to you? <br /><br />i am stumped.<br /><br />charlie

 

[OBJ]

Re: year and model help??

No Charlie...don't help. The 582508 is a common ignition coil. Don't know what the other letters mean. Could you post a pic or two of the engine? Sometimes we can at least get close to the year by seeing the engine. Did you get any paper work with the engine....a title or anything?

 

[charliep]

Re: year and model help??

obj,<br /><br />i will try to put some pics up later today. the boat was inherited by a woman from her uncle who was the original owner. she wanted to get a sail boat and i got this for a great price. having said that, there was no paperwork on the engine at all. her husband told me that it was a 1986 johnson. it has a 235 cover on it. <br /><br />i truly appreciate your help and guidance.<br /><br />charlie