Free Credit Report

opinion

hey everyone, I just bought a 16ft crestliner with a 1974 85 johnson. can anyone tell me about these motors? reliability, weakness, is it a good motor?

thanks

 bgoode11
Mar 13
thank you very much, i will look into it. bgoode11
Mar 14
It's more than 30 years old. What are your expectations? Harry
Mar 13
uuummm.....ok.....thank you. bgoode11
Mar 13
Evinrude/Johnson v-4's are a really good engine. of course, they're obsolete by todays standards,a nd parts can be a bit pricey, but they are still work horses.

Make sure your water impeller is in good condition,a nd you check for oil leaks int he lower unit. Another thing, is that most two cycle engines work with a ixture of crankshaft presser and vacuum. The seal below the flywheel will eventually weather out,a nd will cause hard starting and lean running, which isn't good on pistons,a nd can cause a ppowerhead burn out.

As long as all seal, gaskets,and impeller are in good shape, and the carbs are flushed and clean, I don't see why that engine can't give you good service for several more years.

Good luck!

 Tim
Mar 13
   
Disclaimer: This is a computer-generated and formatted feed of current postings to a public
Internet forum. We do not control the information delivered, nor do we endorse or monitor its
content. Internet forums may carry offensive, harmful, inaccurate, and otherwise inappropriate material.
 Click to see the RSS XML version of this page   Click to see the Atom XML version of this page