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[jfm1]

I have a older johnson (motor) # FDL12R I can find FDL12 on the different sites But not FDL12R It don't look like it would be a 1958 it's not a rounded hood like the 50's looks much newer. The only thing on the hood is a pic. of a seahorse/ 20 ALL numbers do match FDL12R ( WHAT'S THE R STAND FOR ? )

 

[rolmops]

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The R is the batch number. It is of no further significance.Don't be amazed if somebody stuck a different cowling on it.46 years is a long time.

 

[rickdb1boat]

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Does it look like this:<br /><br />The "L" only stands for long shaft:<br /><br />

 

[jfm1]

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No 1t don't look nothing like your pic.Not rounded at all

 

[seahorse5]

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On motors that old, many times parts are "mixed and matched". Does it have a fiberglass motor cover? If so, then you have a salvaged motor. That does not mean it is bad, just that you may have to scrounge or enlist the services of "old timers" to find needed parts.

 

[jfm1]

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It dose have a fiberglass hood with a handle latch on the under side of it too take the hood off # on the block and case match Don't look like it was tampered with at any time The motor and lower case are green the hood is white confussed ??????

 

[seahorse5]

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A medium green was used in '67 and a dark green in '68 thru '71 or so. It's getting harder to remember all the details over all the years. Must be an "age" thing.