1992 Johnson 175hp - 60 or 90 degree Head

[DaNorski]

Hello,<br /> I have a 1992 Johnson 175 Fast Start on the 1992 Cajun I just purchased and I need to know if the engine has a 60 or 90 degree head. I was told that someone can tell by the model number. It is a model: VJ175GLENC<br /><br />Thanks,<br />DaNorski<br />RadioGame@aol.com

 

[ob]

Re: 1992 Johnson 175hp - 60 or 90 degree Head

Since your engine is a 92' as indicated by the EN in the model number,I'm pretty certain that it is a 60 degree engine.I don't think there was a 92' model 90 degree 175.As always, one of the pros will correct me if I'm wrong.<br /><br />You can also remove the engine cover and tell whether the heads are 90 degree or 60 just by a visual.

 

[walleyehed]

Re: 1992 Johnson 175hp - 60 or 90 degree Head

Eagle series V6 175's started in 1991, so it's a 60 Deg. Looper.

 

[seahorse5]

Re: 1992 Johnson 175hp - 60 or 90 degree Head

Quick way to tell, if your pan mounted trim switch is on the port side, you have a 60 degree motor. If it's on the stb., then it's a 90.

 

[walleyehed]

Re: 1992 Johnson 175hp - 60 or 90 degree Head

That simplifies things greatly, and I even knew that, but didn't think of it at the time....<br />I don't believe there is a 90 deg. 175 in 92 though, is there Seahorse??

 

[seahorse5]

Re: 1992 Johnson 175hp - 60 or 90 degree Head

Originally posted by walleyehed:<br /> That simplifies things greatly, and I even knew that, but didn't think of it at the time....<br />I don't believe there is a 90 deg. 175 in 92 though, is there Seahorse??

I don't remember and don't have parts books handy, back then OMC would sometimes add a model in mid-year for a short run. That's why I use trim button technique for that time period.

 

[DaNorski]

Re: 1992 Johnson 175hp - 60 or 90 degree Head

Thank You one and all for all the great replies! Thanks Again!<br /><br />Da Norski