I wish my motor would just die already!

[180Fisherman]

Would love to replace my 2000 Johnson 115 with a shiney new Evinrude 150 e-tec but the old johnny just won't die.

 

[Knightgang]

Re: I wish my motor would just die already!

Try that liquid glass they put in the cash fo clunkers engines...

 

[180Fisherman]

Re: I wish my motor would just die already!

I justs can't bring myself to do anything to purposefully destroy the engine nor can I bring myself to spend money on replacing something that still works so beautifully.

 

[Knightgang]

Re: I wish my motor would just die already!

I would love ot have that 2000 Johnny for my boat to replace a 85 zuki. But no $$$

 

[ezmobee]

Re: I wish my motor would just die already!

If it runs well and has good compression numbers I would think you'd be able to sell your Johnson for close to $2k. Nice down payment on the E-tec

 

[jeff_smith_0423]

Re: I wish my motor would just die already!

That old Johnny's probably got another 20 years left in it. How bad can a 9 year old motor look?

 

[180Fisherman]

Re: I wish my motor would just die already!

It's not the look. It's that little 115 sticker on the side of it. 150 stickers look much better.

 

[WIMUSKY]

Re: I wish my motor would just die already!

Just think all the money you're saving by not getting a new one. But, if you want to get rid of it that bad, trade 'er in.

 

[Boss Hawg]

Re: I wish my motor would just die already!

It's not the look. It's that little 115 sticker on the side of it. 150 stickers look much better.

REPLACE THE STICKER

 

[jkust]

Re: I wish my motor would just die already!

9 years old is just getting broken in for an OB. I have never heard old and year 2000 in the same sentence. Lotsa time left on that one.

 

[Boss Hawg]

Re: I wish my motor would just die already!

9 years old is just getting broken in for an OB. I have never heard old and year 2000 in the same sentence. Lotsa time left on that one.

For certian - We read 100+ (at least) posts every week about guys trying to get or keep the motors they have running
This person wants his perfectly good (& near new) motor to die so he can get a bigger newer one
Tears are flowing as i type

 

[ondarvr]

Re: I wish my motor would just die already!

I had the same problem with a 1969 6hp and a 1979 9.9, I wanted them to die so I could justify a newer model. I finally had to just put them on the rack still in good running condition. If you even try to keep it in good shape it may take another 15+ years before you can even think of "needing" to replace it.

My 98' 90 is still running like new, I think its on the second set of sparkplugs, it just runs and runs.

 

[Tig]

Re: I wish my motor would just die already!

I finally gave up on waiting for my 1966 Evinrude to give me grief. Life is too short.

 

[henrye718]

Re: I wish my motor would just die already!

Would love to replace my 2000 Johnson 115 with a shiney new Evinrude 150 e-tec but the old johnny just won't die.

Err sell it then buy you a new one. There is a very good market for used good running outboards.

 

[Willyclay]

Re: I wish my motor would just die already!

They don't die. You have to kill them!

 

[jkust]

Re: I wish my motor would just die already!

Ok I'll admit it...secretly I hope for my 6 year/83 hour old v6 mercruiser to die in some way (say poor winterizing) so I can upgrade to an MPI v8. I would never say this out loud though. Of course it's a lot easier just to sell the boat and upgrade though.

 

[jeff_smith_0423]

Re: I wish my motor would just die already!

I've gotta say, I'm finally satisfied with my current outboard! I hope it's around for as long as possible!

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: I wish my motor would just die already!

It's almost brand new. If you want bigger then trade it for a used 150hp in similar condition.

 

[Cricket Too]

Re: I wish my motor would just die already!

I will trade you my '97 Johnny 115 for your 2000, then you can go ahead and kill my engine and not feel bad about it, and I can happily run your 115 for another 10 years.