80hp super seahorse year ?

[portalemsruss60]

I just bought a "older " boat with a 80hp johnson super seahorse motor (O/B) and need help finding the yr of this motor.Model #V4SL-18C Serial # J2654749 .Motor is electric start.I have looked up other sites (listed in forum) and can't find the exact match.It seems like it could be a 1966 but like I said I can't find an exact match with the numbers.<br /><br /> What is the difference between a sea-horse and a super sea-horse.I have yet to find any info on a super sea-horse this big.<br /><br />Is this a 2 stroke engine ?<br />Thanks for any help! Russ

 

[ob]

Re: 80hp super seahorse year ?

V4S-18 is a 1966 model.I think the L stands for long shaft.It is a 2 stroke engine.

 

[portalemsruss60]

Re: 80hp super seahorse year ?

Thx for the reply! Any idea what the difference is between a "sea-horse" and a "super sea-horse" is? And what the "C" after the 18 stands for, any idea ? Thanks again , Russ

 

[Paul Moir]

Re: 80hp super seahorse year ?

Could be electramatic instead of manual shift. Both were offered on the 80hp that year. If it uses push buttons to shift it's the former. <br />If it's electramatic, use only OMC Premium Blend Gearcase Lube (Type C) in the lower unit.

 

[portalemsruss60]

Re: 80hp super seahorse year ?

No its A manual shift lever, Thanks though.Russ