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Thanks guys, sorry just saw this. Drained LU oil, all green and mild shavings. Motor mounts seem solid.
It appears to come in above 3000RPM and maybe come on quicker as I trim. Today, for the first time I had a “surge” at WOT and I backed off real quick scared it was gonna blow. Engine...
Hello all, I need some serious help. 2015 etec 90HP, 277 hours.
Above around 3000RPM I’m getting a noise. Hard to tell if it’s powerhead or lower unit.
It’s intermittent and doesn’t really follow a trend or pattern. Best I can explain it, sounds like something loose hitting the hull...
Upgrading from a Jon boat, I wanted a little bigger and center console. I went and looked at it, and it looks nice. But I dont know enough about them to make a good call.
Its a 2000 Key West 1720 Sportsman, with a 2000 Johnson 90HP 2stroke. The lower unit was replaced recently, with a brand...
Hello everyone, I'll try to keep this brief. Acquired this engine with a small john boat, previous owner was very clear about potential seal issue. Said lower unit seals are "bad" and gear lube leaks. He stated that everything runs fine and that he just replaces gear lube every 5-6 trips, and...
