CALLING ALL JOHNSON OUTBOARD EXPERTS!!

[LOSTBOATER72]

I own a spotless 1972 Johnson 125 HP outboard and it shows a model number of<br /><br />125ESL72R <br /><br />stamped on the plate on the engine. I understand the 125 is for the HP and the 72 is the year but I am clueless on what the "R" stands for???? Would it be a racing engine and if so how rare is it???? Very curious on my find!!!<br /><br />LostBoater72 in Sacramento <br />Proud Classic Glastron Owner<br />Proud 50th Anniversay Johnson Owner

 

[bubbakat]

Re: CALLING ALL JOHNSON OUTBOARD EXPERTS!!

well i looked and i cain't even find the year 72 in none of these sites sorry maby bear or joe can help

 

[OBJ]

Re: CALLING ALL JOHNSON OUTBOARD EXPERTS!!

Hi ya' Lost....from what I can find....your model is the only model they produced in 72'. Usually the last letter means a particular model run like if they switched carbs in the middle of the production cycle. But...yours is the only one I see for 72'.

 

[Bear]

Re: CALLING ALL JOHNSON OUTBOARD EXPERTS!!

Me too: 125ESL72 125 hp 1972

 

[LOSTBOATER72]

Re: CALLING ALL JOHNSON OUTBOARD EXPERTS!!

Thank you all for your help. I have one more question, in the original owners manual it states I can order a service manual for my older outboard. I have a SELOC which works fine but I am curious on how I can get my hands on a Johnson Original service manual. It states it would be service manual #JM-7212 and to send $4.00(in 1972) to Johnson Motors. Any ideas???<br /><br />Thanks again,<br />LostBoater72 beginning to be found

 

[93bronco]

Re: CALLING ALL JOHNSON OUTBOARD EXPERTS!!

try the dealer, mastertech, or ebay.<br /> get a parts manual also.

 

[OBJ]

Re: CALLING ALL JOHNSON OUTBOARD EXPERTS!!

Lostboater....try the site below for reprints of the original manuals.<br /><br /> http://ww3.kencook.com/evinrudejohnsonmanuals/