Help Age Johnson 40HP VRO

[iStorm]

I was wondering if anybody could help me to work ouy what year my Johnson 40HP VRO is?

MOD No: BJ40ELCD

SER No: G 7103216



Thanks in advance for your help guys..

[Joe Reeves]

The factory code was the word INTRODUCES whereas each letter stood for a number... I+ 1, N=2, T=3 etc.

BJ40ELCD

B= Made in Belgium
J= Johnson
40= Hp
E= Electric start
l= Long Shaft (20")
C= 8
D= 6....... C&D = 86 (1986)

[iStorm]

Thanks Joe, thats a great help, I now know my engine will have the refined oil and fuel pump..

Much Appreciated.