Johnson model #J88TSLEDR, Good or Bad?

[BoDeDo]

Anyone know anything about this model Johnson? All I know it's a 88hp with tilt and trim. I know of one for sale but haven't been able to find anyone that's knows anything about this model. Thanks

 

[Dhadley]

Re: Johnson model #J88TSLEDR, Good or Bad?

It's a V4 crossflow. Old technology but I think they are great motors. Don't lug it (commonly called "overpropping" - bad description) and it will live forever.<br /><br />Good luck and have fun!

 

[BoDeDo]

Re: Johnson model #J88TSLEDR, Good or Bad?

Thanks Dhadley, sounds like it might be a good one. Know more now than before. Should have mentioned that it is a 1996 model, don't know if that matters.

 

[Peter O]

Re: Johnson model #J88TSLEDR, Good or Bad?

Before you buy, make sure you get it checked by a marine mechanic and take it for a lake test with the current owner in the boat. I recently bought a 1996 70hp after doing the inspection but no lake test. 20 minutes on the lake (after I paid for it) the powerhead went. Estimate for a rebuild was $3000 - 3500. Just trying to spare you the headache I have had for the last 6 weeks. Very painful!!

 

[Dhadley]

Re: Johnson model #J88TSLEDR, Good or Bad?

Peter O -- if you lost number 2 cylinder, make sure they richen up the mid range carb jets. If you have the carbs with the air jets you have to go samller to go richer.<br /><br />Good luck!

 

[Peter O]

Re: Johnson model #J88TSLEDR, Good or Bad?

Hello Dhadley, <br />It was the #2 and you replied to my earlier posts about the motor in late May. I decided to buy a 2002 Yamaha and sold the Johnson to a rebuilder. Thanks for your input now but especially back then.