Johnson Experts please help?

[wayneduncan]

Will a 1969 100hp johnson powerhead work on a 1965 75hp johnson lower unit?
the covers for the engines are nearly the same size, and the engines look very much alike accept for the 1965 engine has a magneto and the 1969 has electronic ignition. size wise it looks possible anyone know for sure?

 

[jonesg]

Re: Johnson Experts please help?

Theres a list in the FAQ files that should state what works with what.
It might be called the Top Secret file.

 

[boobie]

Re: Johnson Experts please help?

If I remember right, I don't think they built a 100 hp in 1969. They went from 85 hp to 115 hp. Check your model #'s, it may help you out. Also the gear cases were different between those years.

 

[wayneduncan]

Re: Johnson Experts please help?

says on the engine 100hp meteor, and 1969

 

[Daviet]

Re: Johnson Experts please help?

boobie is correct, they do not list 100 hp in 1969, we need the model number off of your engine.

 

[F_R]

Re: Johnson Experts please help?

1968 was the last 100hp with non-prop hub exhaust and 4 bbl Carburetor.

Strictly from memory and a vision in my head, the powerhead may fit, but you won't get the hood on. Not reliable information.

 

[boobie]

Re: Johnson Experts please help?

Agreed, we need a model #. Also if I remember right, the first year of the battery CD ignition was in 1967 and it was belt driven. This was on the 100 hp model.