SPL on side of 50 horse johnson

omc man

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Before I start working on my 1997 50 horsepower Johnson Spl, does anyone know what the SPL stands for, I think it means special, but what is the difference between a 50 and a 50 spl? thanks
 

rickdb1boat

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Re: SPL on side of 50 horse johnson

The SPL or Special, usually means the motor did not come from the factory with T&T and possibly the oil injection system. Kind of like a bare bones motor. Most used to be called a 48 special..
 
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