PontoonMitch
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Perhaps you can help me with an awkwardpredicament. Two years ago I bought a used 1985 Johnson 50 hpoutboard motor on Craigs list. 'Paid $700, which I thought was abargain. It works great. Immediately after purchase, I wanted to buyparts to maintain it. But I found both locations for serial numbershad been defaced! Evidently it was a stolen motor. I called the localsheriff, who came to inspect and investigate. After failing to findany additional information during subsequent months, the sheriff'closed the case' and wrote a letter establishing that the motor wasnow legitimately mine. That was re-assuring.
Now, as I try to order parts, thediagrams for a 1985 Johnson 50 hp motor don't match my motor. Forexample, the fuel pump and filter look like those in diagrams of the1985 55hp, but not the 50hp. The cowling was been re-painted. Whatremains legible of the serial number doesn't clearly establish thesize. I don't think it's a 50 hp motor.
I am trying to find someone who is sofamiliar with these motors that they might be able to identify thesize by looking at photos. Attached are photos of the Sheriff'sletter, the defaced ID plates, and photos of the engine. [Limited to 6 photos, I omitted many more, which I can provide if it will be helpful to anyone.] Can you helpme identify the motor? Do you know anyone who can? The motor wasevidently tuned well before I bought it; it still runs fine. I havechanged the impeller, which seemed to fit OK.
Thanks very much for any advice. Ireally appreciate it.
Now, as I try to order parts, thediagrams for a 1985 Johnson 50 hp motor don't match my motor. Forexample, the fuel pump and filter look like those in diagrams of the1985 55hp, but not the 50hp. The cowling was been re-painted. Whatremains legible of the serial number doesn't clearly establish thesize. I don't think it's a 50 hp motor.
I am trying to find someone who is sofamiliar with these motors that they might be able to identify thesize by looking at photos. Attached are photos of the Sheriff'sletter, the defaced ID plates, and photos of the engine. [Limited to 6 photos, I omitted many more, which I can provide if it will be helpful to anyone.] Can you helpme identify the motor? Do you know anyone who can? The motor wasevidently tuned well before I bought it; it still runs fine. I havechanged the impeller, which seemed to fit OK.
Thanks very much for any advice. Ireally appreciate it.