1991 Johnson 175 hp

[txswinner]

I am new in boating and have a chance to buy a showroom condition 1991 Ranger with a 1991 Johnson 175 hp. Local dealer tells me to stay away from the motor because between 1985 and 1995 all OMC was bad and would blow. true or false please give me some input. This unit has all records and service notes and is really clean and nice.

 

[marinemech1]

Re: 1991 Johnson 175 hp

false! if properly maintained motor should be good

 

[OBJ]

Re: 1991 Johnson 175 hp

Agree with mm1....think the dealer was looking to sell ya' something new.<br /><br />EDIT: And welcome to iboats txs!!

 

[txswinner]

Re: 1991 Johnson 175 hp

Originally posted by txswinner:<br /> I am new in boating and have a chance to buy a showroom condition 1991 Ranger with a 1991 Johnson 175 hp. Local dealer tells me to stay away from the motor because between 1985 and 1995 all OMC was bad and would blow. true or false please give me some input. This unit has all records and service notes and is really clean and nice.

 

[txswinner]

Re: 1991 Johnson 175 hp

gosh you folks have really given me a ton of help and I kind of thought they might be working on me. Thank you so much.

 

[guyo]

Re: 1991 Johnson 175 hp

I got great service from my 150 1992 until the spring of 05 i posted right after you did. ps about rebuilding i was told for my year engine any mechanic would take the job but it wouldnt last very long because the block doesnt have a sleeve in the block i am still not sure////?? I have to research this matter further thx guyo

 

[Dhadley]

Re: 1991 Johnson 175 hp

The 1992 150's all had sleeves. The motor is borable up to .040 over and the sleeve is replacable. Any good rebuild should last as long as any new powerhead.<br /><br />Who's feeding you this line? I hope its nobody you are planning on paying to work on your motor.