1999 60HP Johnson Reviews

[minitruckin1983]

I am about to purchase (Possibly) a 17' Northstar Bow Rider with a 99 60HP 2-Stroke motor used (don't have the # on it). I was just wondering if anyone owns this motor or knows of any common problem that exist in this year.

Thanks!

Dale

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 1999 60HP Johnson Reviews

good strong motor,
BUYING A USED MOTOR

overall condition, condition of the place you are buying it from, usually tells you how they care for things. compression 100 + psi, and within 10% of each other, good strong blue spark, no water in the lower unit oil. look for discolored paint, (sign of over heat at
one time, also scarred up bolts, as why. have them start it. if they fail to put it in a barrell or tank, or on muffs, or in the water, to start it they don't know what they are doing. best yet is to take it for a 30 min to 1 hour test run. also if remote controlled motor, the controls should come with it.

 

[minitruckin1983]

Re: 1999 60HP Johnson Reviews

Thanks, he fired it up in a barrel and it sounds nice. If we agree on the set price then i'll do a comp check and make sure everything checks out. Just wanted to see if these guys were a good engine.

Dale