what year is my motor?

[Old No 7]

When I bought my boat I was told it had an 88HP 1988 2 stroke motor. I was reading through the manual, and found the description of the tags and "introduces" code.<br /><br />I don't have a riveted tag, but there is a sticker with the following on the clamp under the motor.<br /><br />VJ88MSLCER<br />R8151393<br /><br />There is also a silver plug on the top of the head that has the second number from the tag stamped on it. R8151393<br /><br />If I follow the code, I have a 1994 engine? <br /><br />I have decarbed the motor, replaced the wires and plugs. It still runs a little rough. The 1988 motor calls for .40 gap on the plugs and 1989+ calls for a .30 gap<br /><br />Thanks in advance!<br /><br />Mike

 

[alcan]

Re: what year is my motor?

Hi NO7<br />Your motor is a 1989 model, the CE is the date, the R is a model run code. I think it has to do with paint,trim decals,etc. Easy enough to get confused. Glad to hear you got a manual.

 

[Old No 7]

Re: what year is my motor?

Thank you, That explains why I'm still running rough... I had a feeling<br /><br />One more question. I purchased the Johnson service manual for a 1988 motor. Should I bite the bullet and get a 1989 manual, or are the two years pretty much the same.<br /><br />Thanks again, and have a great holiday!<br /><br />Mike

 

[alcan]

Re: what year is my motor?

I don't know these models intemently. But I,ll bet your book will work just fine. Just make notes where differnces occur.