Info on 1968 Johnson 80 HP V-4

[turtle1173]

I was wondering if anyone could give me any information on the above engine. There is one for sale in my area. I friend and I were thinking about getting it. It runs good and is a "manual shift." As opposed to electronic shift.<br /><br /> Are these good engines? What about availability of parts? Sorry I don't have the model # or anything.<br /><br />Shane

 

[seahorse5]

Re: Info on 1968 Johnson 80 HP V-4

The 1968 version is an 85hp engine. The '67 is an 80hp. Remove the motor cover and if you see a toothed belt with a distributor hanging off the back, it is a 1987 or earlier. The 68 had points, rotor, and distributor cap under the flywheel

 

[novacane]

Re: Info on 1968 Johnson 80 HP V-4

1967 and earlier had either a mag dist or battery ign dist one came with stator other didnt

 

[firemedic19077]

Re: Info on 1968 Johnson 80 HP V-4

A lot of parts are not aval. at local shops. You have to learn how to dig them up sometimes at a higher price. Sometimes you have to be creative. A little war story here went to local shop for a woodriff key on the water pump. I was told that key would have to be ordered special. I went to the Tractor Supply Center and got the one I needed for .29 cents.

 

[1961glastron]

Re: Info on 1968 Johnson 80 HP V-4

is there any forward coils available for this,i would hate to scrap a good runnin motor because of it

 

[F_R]

Re: Info on 1968 Johnson 80 HP V-4

Sure they are. http://shop.evinrude.com/