What year is this Johnson?

[Alan]

Hello to all;
I’m thinking about taking a drive to check out this Johnson.
Maybe give it a compression test.
Any notable aspects? Any common positives or cautions?
Many thanks, and happy motoring!
Alan

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[bullie]

My guess is a 65. I have a 5 hp that looks pretty much the same.

[frankr]

Without taking time to research it, that is about right. Excellent motors. Like anything else, condition is everything.

[ed-sam]

I believe that it is a 1965. This motor has the counterclockwise prop and they are hard to find if you need one. Ed

[Mumbles]

The motor in the photo has to be a six horse. It has a shifter while the five horse motors were direct drive.

[rjoynt]

Do you have a model number?

[frankr]

quote ed sam:

I believe that it is a 1965. This motor has the counterclockwise prop and they are hard to find if you need one. Ed

6hp props are easy to find. 5hp props are rare as chicken fangs. Yep, the one in the picture is a 6hp (with gearshift)

[Alan]

Much thanks to all!
He’ll be back in town tomorrow, and I’ll post pics if it passes the compression test.
Appreciated;
Alan

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