1976 85hp Johnson V-4

[Robluv83]

Hello boaters. <br /> I'm about to purchase a boat with, as best as I can tell, a '76 85hp V-4 Johnson motor, but I was wanting to find out how hard it is to find parts for one of these. The man who owns it now says that it runs fine at idle and at half throttle, but when you open it up all the way it bogs down. The boat has sat for a while. <br /> Any info would help.

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: 1976 85hp Johnson V-4

If it sat for awhile, the carbs. likely needs a cleaning and rebuild kits, as the high speed jets are probably clogged. Parts are readily available for that motor. If you have a Model number, we can tell you for sure what year it is..

 

[Bass Runner]

Re: 1976 85hp Johnson V-4

On a 1976 85hp parts are available unless it's an electric shift and those parts are like finding hens teeth

 

[reeldutch]

Re: 1976 85hp Johnson V-4

do a compresion test before giving him your money.<br />plenty of part availeble bud pistons are 90 dollars a piece and a rebuild on a 76 is questionable.<br /><br />good luck

 

[reeldutch]

Re: 1976 85hp Johnson V-4

do a compresion test before giving him your money.<br />plenty of part availeble bud pistons are 90 dollars a piece and a rebuild on a 76 is questionable.<br /><br />good luck

 

[Dhadley]

Re: 1976 85hp Johnson V-4

Welcome!!<br /><br />All OMC V4's 1973 and newer are mechanical shift. <br />Lets look at the model number so we are sure of what we're getting.<br /><br />Good luck!

 

[holt133]

Re: 1976 85hp Johnson V-4

I have the same motor. Does anyone know how I can find the model #? Is it stamped somewhere?

 

[Solittle]

Re: 1976 85hp Johnson V-4

The model number is stamped on what looks like a freeze plug. If it is not there it has been rebuilt.

 

[F_R]

Re: 1976 85hp Johnson V-4

12 year-old thread!!

 

[boobie]

Re: 1976 85hp Johnson V-4

I always thought 4 from 12 was 8. LOL.

 

[holt133]

Re: 1976 85hp Johnson V-4

Thank you gentlemen! Found the #. 12 year old thread? 36 year old motor and its still running! Cant kill this thing! Thanks again guys...