Hi. I recently bought a Johnson Outboard that I know very little about. It's
apparently mid to late 80's, about 120hp, 25" shaft, TnT. It's definitely
bigger than a Johnson 90hp. It was sold as a 1989 Johnson 130HP. The engine
runs fine and just about everything on it works.

I was able to locate an ID sticker inside the engine compartment that was about
75% readable. Here is what was on it:

At the top of the sticker is a code: 16AHCXKWB
The name of this code on the left side of the sticker is missing so I don't
know what this number is for. Extensive research hasn't been able to turn up
any number like that that relates to OMC.

Then the following two lines:
Ser No. J1148892
Outboard Marine Corporation, Waukegan

I think the serial number, J1148892, is correct. Is this just a sequential
production number, or is there any useful information burried in it?

Also, I found another number. Stamped at the back, top of the engine, in a
flat, rectangular area that was obviously machined or cast for a significant
number:
396632171K 2
Could this just be a block part number or something like that?
It was barely readable and I had to coat it with white touch up paint, then
carefully sand the paint off so that all that remained was the paint in the
stamping. It made the thinly stamped number stand out much clearer.

Additional information:
*It's a twin power pack(CDI?)ignition. The number on the power pack is CD4
583110 OA11U13
*It uses the larger VRO pump mounted toward the front, port side of the engine
*The terminal strip is only a five connection point. (not counting the two
mounting screws)

So, from what I read in some of the other discussions, 1988 was the last year
OMC made engines with twin power packs. At this point it's safe to assume that
my engine cannot be later than an 88?

Stamped on top of the engine is what appears to be a model number:
J130TX-CEM Which I was able to translate to 1989 Johnson 130HP with power
trim and tilt. Since Johnson never made a 130hp in 1989, it's safe to assume
that one or more of the numbers mentioned here is bogus!

Some of you may have seen this message posted in various places. So far,
nobody has been able to ID this engine, so I'm posting again.

I would be grateful to anyone who can offer any advice at all. I can send pics
of the power head if you prefer, but I've spent countless hours trying to
figure out just what year and HP this engine really is with no luck at all.

Thanks,
Denis