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Johnson Outboard engines were originally manufactured by the Johnson Brothers Motor Company located in Terre Haute, IN. In 1935, the company went bankrupt and was purchased by the Outboard Motors Corporation owned by the Evinrude family. The company produced a wide array of both Johnson and Evinrude outboard engines. Years later the company changed its name to the Outboard Marine Corporation (OMC) and was later acquired by Bombardier Recreational Products.
The Facts about Johnson Outboard Engines
Now
Johnson Outboard engines are no longer produced as Bombardier Recreational Products moved all of its marine engine production over to Evinrude Outboard Motors brand. Bombardier Recreational Products continues to uphold the Johnson outboard engine line by supplying parts and servicing.
The last series of Johnson outboard motors were produced from 2004 to 2007; these engines included a two-stroke series ranging from 3.5 to 175 HP and a four-stroke series ranging up to 225 HP. Until 2006, Suzuki was the drive manufacturer for all Johnson four-stroke outboard motors.
Decoding Johnson Outboard Engine Serial Numbers
Johnson outboard motors built prior to 1980 do not have a consistent model numbering system. Marine Engine provides a list of model numbers dating from 1928 to 1979 referenced by engine HP. Johnson outboard engines built from 1980 to 2007 feature a standard number code that can be easily identified.
Parts & Manuals
Johnson outboard motor parts and manuals can be ordered directly from your local Evinrude dealer. The Bombardier Recreational Products – Johnson website also provides access to operator’s manuals online for 2004 to 2007 Johnson outboard engines. Repair manuals can also be purchased through Amazon.com and through the Ken Cook Co. website.
If you’d like to ask a Johnson outboard engine question sooner than waiting for a manual to arrive, try the Just Answer website. For a fee ranging from $14 to $34, you can ask a Just Answer expert about a Johnson outboard motor and receive an answer within minutes from a certified marine mechanic. You can also browse previous Johnson questions and answers free of charge.
Dealer Locator
Johnson/Evinrude dealers can easily be located by using the ‘dealer locator’ feature on the Bombardier Recreational Products – Johnson website.
Owner’s Groups & Clubs
The Antique Outboard Motor Club is dedicated to preserving and restoring antique outboards including many Johnson outboard engines. There are several online forums for Johnson outboard motors including Marine Engine, iboats.com, and the Johnson Outboard Forum; there is also a Johnson outboard motors group on Yahoo.
Sources:
Wikipedia
Encyclopedia of Chicago History
Bombardier Recreational Products – Johnson
Ken Cook Co.
The Antique Outboard Motor Club, Inc.
Marine Engine
Iboats.com
Johnson Outboard Forum
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