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Lost key to 1978 Johnson 140 Outboard

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BlueBodenhamer

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What key number is most likely good fit for 1978 Johnson Outboard. The key housing doesnt have a stamp and can't get Locksmith to make duplicate key. Appreciate any ideas.
 
I have a key from my old garage overhead door locks (with the T handle) and it starts a remarkable number of boats.
 
There is usually a number on the switch.----Have you looked inside the control box ?-----Many shops have a bundle of keys they can try.
 
BlueBodenhamer said:
Id be willing to pay for a duplicate plus postage. Desperate in Kansas.
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Being a '78 model, I would go to a few boat service shops and ask if they have collected keys over the decades. I started messing with keys and locks when I was in grade school, so "I'll try this one" is my first thought when I don't have the key to a lock, boat, etc.

The key in the photo is a bit blurry, but it shows the number- typical garage door key. I usually go to Ace hardware for keys and the numbers on this might work- if nothing else, you might be able to make it work- mine is fairly worn and that's probably the reason it works.
 

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jimn said:
Being a '78 model, I would go to a few boat service shops and ask if they have collected keys over the decades. I started messing with keys and locks when I was in grade school, so "I'll try this one" is my first thought when I don't have the key to a lock, boat, etc.

The key in the photo is a bit blurry, but it shows the number- typical garage door key. I usually go to Ace hardware for keys and the numbers on this might work- if nothing else, you might be able to make it work- mine is fairly worn and that's probably the reason it works.
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Appreciate it.
 
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