Solving 70hp Johnson Model Puzzle

[seahuntboater]

#267571

Greetings,

Trying to help a friend figure out what model engine he has.  We think 1989 .   The plate on Engine Bracket is gone.   All we have is this picture of the Freeze Plug on top of the engine.

It is 3 cylinder 70hp VRO.

Any Help appreciated.

[bobw]

#267573

Got the picture to share?

Bob

1937 Champion D2C Deluxe Lite Twin
1954 Johnson CD-11
1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18
1958 Johnson QD-19
1958 Johnson FD-12
1959 Johnson QD-20

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[seahuntboater]

#267575

sorry . thought i selected it

[fleetwin]

#267598

Post a picture of the engine cover, that may help zero in on the year…

[seahuntboater]

#267643

Hey Guys, Just got these from my friend.

• This reply was modified 1 year, 1 month ago by seahuntboater.

[seahuntboater]

#267647

having trouble posting multiple pics..

[seahuntboater]

#267651

finally.. the cover

[fleetwin]

#267667

OK, well someone painted over the cowl decals, so kind of tough to tell.  Later 80s, perhaps a 1990.  There aren’t many changes throughout those years, can you see any part number tags on the carburetors?

[need2fish]

#269221

VRO were introduced in 1984, so that’s the earliest of your probabilities.