what is my johnson (no inuendo)

[suave gav]

Hi guys n gals, just getting into boating and purchased a small 14ft fletcher cathedral hull speed boat. the engine that came with it has johnson seahorse and a big 18 on the back, on the side there were numbers that i think were the horse power (40hp im told) the model no i think is FD12 1r. Can anyone shed any light on whether this is correct. Thanks.

 

[ob]

Re: what is my johnson (no inuendo)

FD12 is a 1958 18 hp Johnson.

 

[petrolhead]

Re: what is my johnson (no inuendo)

It's a '58 18hp, got one myself.<br /><br />Oops, beaten to it! Great motors anyway, what's yours go like?

 

[suave gav]

Re: what is my johnson (no inuendo)

is there such a thing as an FDL21R just the nos look scatched?

 

[suave gav]

Re: what is my johnson (no inuendo)

Thanks guys. well now im lookin for a bigger engine. anyone want to swap?

 

[Paul Moir]

Re: what is my johnson (no inuendo)

Sure is. That would be a '1967 longshaft 20hp. They made some improvements on the 18hp by that time making it 20hp, hence the same letter code. Later on they refined 25hp out of the design.<br /><br /> Picture of a '58 18hp, click here.<br /><br />I can't seem to find a picture of a '67, but it has a fiberglas cowl instead of a metal one.<br /><br />Oh, the 40hp engines started with RD. I take it that F isn't an R?<br /><br />The 40hp engines are much larger than the 18-20hps. One identifyable difference is that the 18-20hp's lower unit is held on by 4 small bolts, and the 40s are held on by 6 small bolts and 1 large one which may be hidden.<br /><br />EDIT: I noticed in your other post you mentioned the serial number. That number is consistant with outboards built in 1967. In fact, I'm nearly certain serial numbers starting with C (anadian) didn't start until the late 60's.

 

[suave gav]

Re: what is my johnson (no inuendo)

THANKS FOR YOUR HELP GUYS, THE 58 LOOKS WAY TOO OLD SO I RECKON IT IS A 67, CHEERS PAUL. ALL YOUR HELP IS MUCH APPRECIATED, JUST ONE MORE THING - DOES ANYONE HAVE A MANUAL OR KNOW A SOURCE ABOUT HOW TO GET A MANUAL FOR THIS ENGINE. CHHERS, GAV.

 

[petrolhead]

Re: what is my johnson (no inuendo)

iboats have the SELOC manual HERE , but I'm not sure if they ship overseas, some stuff they do but most they don't.<br />If they don't then THESE guys do, good prices, fast and cheap shipping, that's where I got mine.

 

[suave gav]

Re: what is my johnson (no inuendo)

Hi guys. my model no is def FDL-21R can anyone tell me the point settings and any ratios i might need or general info on the engine. thanks.

 

[JB]

Re: what is my johnson (no inuendo)

See added post.