2001 johnson lower unit

[badjohnson]

Re: 2001 johnson lower unit

I'm in Louisiana.<br /><br />Thanks

 

[DJ]

Re: 2001 johnson lower unit

Hope it all works out. Let us know.

 

[1986mariner150]

Re: 2001 johnson lower unit

Reading through some old posts here I did find a reference to a soft gear in a 2001 V-6. The way I got there was put "plug 150" into the search on this forum olny, match all terms, and subject only. In the case mentioned there he was given a better lower unit for free.

 

[badjohnson]

Re: 2001 johnson lower unit

i found the post thanks. i have heard more than once of people havig lower unit issues with this engine. hopefully, when the bomb rep sees the engine they will work with me.<br /><br />thanks again to everyone who commented.

 

[1986mariner150]

Re: 2001 johnson lower unit

I put "2001 unit" in the search funtion of this forum and got 40 returns. Several of them seem to back up the soft gear claim.

 

[badjohnson]

Re: 2001 johnson lower unit

Well if you are all still following, I met with bomb. rep today. they are going to give me a new lower unit. i was relieved to hear this. seems like bomb. is backing their name.<br /><br />with new unit they will give me a 6 month warranty. i will try to give it a workout, time permitting.<br /><br />i was thinking i would use it as much as possible, then just before the 6 months bring it in to dealer and have them check it out to make sure its not showing signs of failure.<br /><br />what do you think? or maybe i should frequently change oil and look for shavings???<br /><br />i am still a little nervous about it though. maybe i should try to trade it in once fixed? Do dealers take trade ins? any clue as to how much $ plus engine (assuming it looks like new, and it does)to get a new 150?

 

[1986mariner150]

Re: 2001 johnson lower unit

Thats great news, good for you! If a company stands behind their product like that why would you consuder changing? You think the imports are going to give you that level of service?

 

[1986mariner150]

Re: 2001 johnson lower unit

And if you are thinking about Merc. maybe you should visit that forum for a while and compare the quailty of the replies between the 2. I am not bashing Merc, I own 2 of em. There are at least 5 first rate OMC wrenchs that post here an a regular bases, some have even posted above, unfortunatly that is just not true in the other forum. If you are still unhappy maybe you should give up boating.

 

[badjohnson]

Re: 2001 johnson lower unit

I am very happy with bombardier's response. I am considerring replacing just because I have had 2 lower units go and i am nervous that i will have further problems in the future. As far as changing brands i am not ruling out getting a new johnson. they are now made under bombardier's control and they are doing the right thing here so i can't complain about them at all.<br /><br />plus, i think the new ones have a 3 year warranty. i'm just wondering what it would cost me over and above my 2001 model to get new one with the 3 year warranty. i probably will stick with what i have, but i am kicking around some options. <br /><br />finally, as far as this forum, you are 100% right there are some good guys posting here and I thank you all especially you, dhadley, and dj.

 

[clanton]

Re: 2001 johnson lower unit

That gearcase should solve your problem. I finally found service bulletin about drive shaft bearing mounting, but dont think that was the problem with your gear case.