Prop Cross-Reference

[timothyl]

I have a 1966 Johnson Golden Meteor 100hp motor that I am wanting to replace with a newer motor. I also have 4 props for this motor of various pitches.<br /><br /> My question is what year/years motor will these props fit AND will they only fit Johnson/Evenrude? I would like to save some money if possible and use these props with the newer motor.<br /><br />Thanks in advance and have a Great Thanksgiving!

 

[roscoe]

Re: Prop Cross-Reference

I am not familiar with your motor, but most newer motors will have thru the prop exhaust. Some makes and models switched over in the early 70's, some later.

 

[Spidybot]

Re: Prop Cross-Reference

Right, indeed. Merc patented it first and the other manufacturers adapted the idea as soon as the patent ran out.<br /><br />If you like, I can work my way through some old prop catalogues- however you'll most likely want a motor of a newer design and not be able to re-use the props.<br /><br />If in good condition they could bring in some bux if you sell them.

 

[timothyl]

Re: Prop Cross-Reference

I thank you for your replies. I was hoping to save a few bucks but I would rather upgrade with a newer motor. My budget for rebuilding this boat is kind of tight but I guess if I want a boat, it won't do me any good if it doesn't run or I can't trust it.<br /><br />Again, thanks!

 

[seahorse5]

Re: Prop Cross-Reference

Those props use a large drive pin (erroneously called a shear pin) to connect it to the propeller shsft. Later model motors use a splined driveshaft and prop, so yours will only fit the 66-68 100hp. and the older OMC stern drives with electric shift.

 

[Tracy Coleman]

Re: Prop Cross-Reference

UU, as a matter of fact, Elto (Evinrude Light Twin Outboard) had thru-prop exhaust in 1926. Fifteen years before there was a Mercury. I happen to have one, Rudder Twin. Mercury made the the inboard outboard popular in 1964, paying Volvo<br />a royalty on every one who developed the gimbal turn and tilt aspect. OMC actually made the first I/O in the early 1930's.<br />On the 1966 100 hp, I would put it on E-Bay, also the props. A prop shaft rated engine of 85 hp-1984 or newer would give as much push as the old 100.<br />Backfire