not sure what i got

91ezgoer

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Hello All new to site . I just got an older outboard motor this past wkend given to me. not sure what it is. just had back surgry cann't move around enought to get any #'s off it yet. Name and all decals sanded off i guess to repaint.I think from some pics i found in net. that it might be an 35 hp johnson. cowling is hindged in middle crossways not long ways, pull and elec. start.has 3 or 4 knobs in front, been stored 15 yrs sprayed with wd 40 inside before stored, not locked up shifter on left side as looking at it from front. kind of a z design on sides. anyone that has photos of this type of motor or knowns them any help would be great. came with cable clip cables and shift lever. Thanks for your time and help D. Powell
 

oldcatamount

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Re: not sure what i got

What color is it now? If it's a maroonish and white in color, it would make it a early/mid fifties Johnson. Not sure about the "Z" shape. Open the shroud and look at the motor. Hopefully it hasn't been painted. If you can find the freeze plug, there will be model numbers/serial numbers on it. Also on the transom clamp there should be a metal tag with the Model/serial numbers. If you can find these numbers, post them here and we can help you.
 

91ezgoer

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Re: not sure what i got

yes it was a reddish and cream color they have sanded off. design on sides is kinda wave like. motor cover has a 57 chevy type look to it. very cool looking motor
 
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