2005 175HP VINDICATOR

[FreeBeeTony]

Any opinions on subject engine?
Don't have model number yet.

 

[Faztbullet]

Going to be a Ficht/Ram motor..stay away.

 

[FreeBeeTony]

Too bad......saw a pair for $5K w/ Rigging. They're grey.....some kind of military edition?

 

[FreeBeeTony]

Anyone familiar with this Military edition?
Also have read that the issues may have been solved by 2005?

 

[racerone]

If it is the military version it is the same motor as what you are struggling with.---A 60 degree carbureted looper.

 

[FreeBeeTony]

If it is the military version it is the same motor as what you are struggling with.---A 60 degree carbureted looper.

A 2005?

 

[racerone]

Is it labelled an EVINRUDE or JOHNSON-----Post as much info as you can.-----Incomplete info just leads to confusion and misinformation.-----The info I see listed for a 2005 military model shows it as a Johnson carbureted 60 degree looper.-------What is your information if any , telling you what it is ????

 

[FreeBeeTony]

Trying to get model #'s........not having much luck.

 

[FreeBeeTony]

Trying to get model #'s........not having much luck.

I believe the Model # is E175MFXSOS

 

[racerone]

The E makes it an Evinrude.-----The F makes it a direct injected computer controlled motor.------You would need BRP / Evinrude dealer support at $100 + / hour for service work.----Might not be easy to find a shop to work on it.

 

[racerone]

Best to call your local BRP / Evinrude shop for an opinion.----Also look into availability and price of some parts too !!

 

[FreeBeeTony]

So you would not recommend?
Not ETEC?

 

[racerone]

Why do you say ----" not E-TEC " -----about these motors ?????-----Johnson marketed carbureted 175 HP modeld in 2005.----The model # posted indicates a 2005 EVINRUDE.

 

[racerone]

There won't be any -----" Freebee " ----- service and parts available for these in the near future.----The motors you have now are elegantly easy to repair , trouble shoot and maintain !!

 

[FreeBeeTony]

Why do you say ----" not E-TEC " -----about these motors ?????-----Johnson marketed carbureted 175 HP modeld in 2005.----The model # posted indicates a 2005 EVINRUDE.

I understand it's an Evinrude not a Johnson.
Just wondering if it's considered an E-TEC, that's all.
Is an E-TEC not considered an Evinrude?

 

[dingbat]

I understand it's an Evinrude not a Johnson.
Just wondering if it's considered an E-TEC, that's all.
Is an E-TEC not considered an Evinrude?

That serial number (F) says no…..Ficht.
E-Tec technology is (D)

 

[FreeBeeTony]

That serial number (F) says no…..Ficht.
E-Tec technology is (D)

What's your opinion on these engines?

 

[dingbat]

What's your opinion on these engines?

Now that BRP (Evinrude/Johnson) is out of business either is a viable option IMHO.

Tried of burning thru $90 worth of oil with each tank of gas.
Upcoming re-power, if I don’t just sell the boat flat out and replace, is either a Yamaha or Suzuki 4 stroke

 

[FreeBeeTony]

Now that BRP (Evinrude/Johnson) is out of business either is a viable option IMHO.

Tried of burning thru $90 worth of oil with each tank of gas.
Upcoming re-power, if I don’t just sell the boat flat out and replace, is either a Yamaha or Suzuki 4 stroke

I assume you NEITHER is a viable option........

 

[tphoyt]

Personally I would stay far away from a ficht. Some people have had good luck with them but most have not. Parts are hard to find and you will likely need parts on a regular basis. It was just a crappy technology.