Service manual question.... i goofed

[cdn-pk]

Looking for some help / advice.

i recently bought a 1987 Edson Challenger GT with what the previous owner (and I) Thought was a 1987 Johnson 120HP VRO. The mix up came with the fact i could not read the model and serial number off the mounting bracket.

So i ordered, and just received the J120TLCUR manual from searayman13 along with a parts catalog.

now yesterday i was at the cottage and found the following info stamped on a frost plug:

CJ120TLCDC
G7149080

i am assuming the first is the model and "CD" says it's a 1986. The second must be the serial number. Please correct me if i am wrong.

anyway my question is for those in the "Know"

1) should i just keep and use the 1987 manual? Was there any changes?

2) should i email searayman13 and see if he'll do an exchange ( i see he has the 1986 service manual but no parts catalog)

any advice it most appreciated

 

[hidef]

Re: Service manual question.... i goofed

You should be fine with the 1987 service manual. If there were any changes they were minimal. You can always go to http://www.marineengine.com and compare the parts between the two years if you are concerned.

 

[boobie]

Re: Service manual question.... i goofed

The 1987 manual will be okay. In 1988 the mtr had some changes.

 

[Rick.]

Re: Service manual question.... i goofed

Searayman is a standup guy. I would not hesitate to drop him an email if your inclined. Goof ups happen. Best of luck. Rick.

 

[cdn-pk]

Re: Service manual question.... i goofed

Thanks for the quick responses. i emailed searayman, i'll see if he has the 1986's and if he'll swap. if not after leafing through the 1987 manual it's definitly have a year off than none at all.

thanks again guys, will keep you posted.