2000 175hp Johnson Ocean Pro

[bluethunder08]

I have recently found out my 2000 175HP Ocean Pro's #2 Cylinder was dead. Tested VRO Pump and Oil side wasn't working and fried it. Looking at buying a2000 200HP Johnson. Will parts from the 175HP work on the 200HP? Thanks.

 

[Dhadley]

Re: 2000 175hp Johnson Ocean Pro

What parts? The lower unit and the spark plugs will interchange but that's about it.

Was every cylinder void of oil?

 

[bluethunder08]

Re: 2000 175hp Johnson Ocean Pro

Not that I know. The mechanic stated the #2 Cylinder was bad and it looked like it had traveled down to the #4.

 

[Dhadley]

Re: 2000 175hp Johnson Ocean Pro

It wasn't an oil injection issue then (2000's didn't have a VRO), if there was oil in any one cylinder there was oil in the fuel going to all carbs. If there wasn't oil in #2 the #2 carb may have been plugged but the oil injection was working.

Anyway, the 175 is a 60* design and the 200 is a 90* design. Both loopers, both good motors, the 200 is heavier. Tough call. If it were me and I was looking for all out speed the 200 is the choice. All around use & economy and I was happy with the 175 performance on that particular hull, I'd probably fix the 175.

 

[bluethunder08]

Re: 2000 175hp Johnson Ocean Pro

Thanks for the info. I believe I will have it fixed. Talking to people really helped my decision. Thanks again.