Johnson 60 HP operating range

npd4432

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Need to know the WOT operating range for my motor 1997 Johnson 60 HP J60TLEUA, as the previous owner removed the decal.
 
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Re: Johnson 60 HP operating range

4500 to 5500.

For BEST engine life, prop it to run at 5500 minimum with a light load.

The three cylinder "loopers" DO NOT like to lug. They like RPM's.
 
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Re: Johnson 60 HP operating range

I'm seeing that model as having a range of 5000-6000...
 
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Re: Johnson 60 HP operating range

Thanks, I am in the process of getting a tachometer and seeing where I am at with the RPM's. The motor is on an 18' pontoon with a 17p prop, I would imagine it is lugging now, but I will get a new prop once I see where it is.
 
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Re: Johnson 60 HP operating range

pretty sure thats gonna be too much prop for a pontoon look for a loaner 15 pitch might even need to be lower than that your shooting for 5600-5800 rpm with just you and a tank of gas in it that way when you load it down she'll still be turning about 5400 or so- two strokes dont lug well for long especially not a the triple loopers
 
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Re: Johnson 60 HP operating range

Well, got the tach working, turning 4400 rpm@ wot with the 17p prop, thinking of going with a Solas Amita 3 blade 11p to get me to around 5600 rpm @ wot. What do you think??
 
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