Johnson 75 Stinger info needed !!

[Matt-Sweden]

Hi,<br />This is my first time in this forum. I´m planning to buy a used Johnson 75hp stinger. Motor is all redpainted. I have a few questions. What is the difference between a "Stinger" and a regular Johnson 75hp ? Why the name Stinger ? I presume the motor was sold only in the seventies, True ?? Are there any known common problems with this motor that I should know about ?<br /><br />Thanks from Sweden<br />Matt

 

[wippb]

Re: Johnson 75 Stinger info needed !!

Hey Matt <br />Welcome to the board. <br />The boys here will probably need a little more info namely model number and serial number. There should be a plate riveted to the transom mount with some numbers on it. Post these numbers back and someone here might be able to help.<br />Good luck

 

[JB]

Re: Johnson 75 Stinger info needed !!

Howdy, Matt. The "Stinger" name was a name only, for marketing purposes. It is identical to other 3 cyl. 75s except for the paint and decals. All 75s were re-rated and slightly hopped up 70s.<br /><br />Very good engines way ahead of their time when introduced, and still made as 60s and 70s only.<br /><br />Red sky at night. . .<br />JB