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I just bought a 2006 Johnson 150. The oil tank has the oil line, the fill hole and another fitting that appears to be a vent however it is capped with a rubber cap. Is that supposed to be there all the time? It seems like it will create a vacuum if left on.
I'm looking at a 2006 Johnson 150 to replace my 1998 Evinrude 150 that needs major engine work. I just bought the boat so I dont know a heck of a lot about outboards(I've always owned and still own inboard 454's). I've read nothing but bad things about the VRO pumps. Does a 2006 still use the...
I need a new engine for my Boston Whaler and found this 2006 Johnson 150 for sale. I have a few questions:
1. does this engine have a good reputation?
2. I need a 20 inch shaft and this has a 25 inch shaft. Can it be changed, what is the procedure?
3. They say it only has 150 hours but who...
I had a compression test done on a 1998 evinrude 150 intruder. The numbers were all around 100-110. We took it out for a sea trial and it ran well for about 15 minutes then as we were throttling back it just quit. We had a heck of a time getting it started but finally limped in. We found water...
