Appreciate that. I'll keep ya all posted when that sweet little stratos is running 55 across the water. I've also researched the 05 opti and sounds as though merc got the bugs worked out by then. Lookin forward to it
Sounds like some work but I really want that 135 opti on the stratos. Just alittle worried about the gauges and the wiring, guess I'll find out along the way.
Appreciate the answer instead of the racoon rumblings
So, thx in advance for any/all help. I have a 94 stratos 274fs with a 79 johnson 150. I just picked up a 93 skeeter 150sl with a 05 optimax 135. Gonna do a motor swap cuz the skeeter got chewed up by raccoons. So the plans are to swap over the motors, controls and even the steering. I am curious...
1976 135 johnny, need close up pics of tilt tube where steering cable goes thru. I think i may be missing something, not sure. And please dont tell me to look at the parts diagram:)
thanks in advance for some help.
The 93' johnson 120 had a dual cable steering on it. Have swapped my 76' 135 onto the boat that has single steering cable. The 120 simply has a housing bolted onto bracket for the 2nd cable. Could i somehow mount that onto the 135 bracket? If not, do i just remove the 2nd cable and toss it?
SO THIS IS A 76' 135 WITH CMC TNT 6" SETBACK ON A 1993 STRATOS 274FS. I'M NOT UNDERSTANDING THIS HULL DESIGN SO I'M QUESTIONING WHERE THE CAVITATION PLATE SHOULD LINE UP WITH, THE VERY BOTTOM OF BOAT OR THE STEPPED HULL?? TAKE A LOOK, LEMME KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS PLEASE...
So i got the 76' 135 mounted to my new cmc pt130 and mounted on the new/old stratos 274fs. I can grab the lower end and swing it out from the bracket? With the original tnt, it held that it place so it wouldnt kick out. I do see holes on both sides of bracket but shouldnt a pin go thru those to...
Replacing blown 93' 120 with 76' 135 on my 93 stratos 274fs. Just bought a CMC pt130 tnt. Its gonna provide a 6" setback. I have a 6"setback manual jackplate and was thinking about using it also. So, what do u all think? I also believe I need the cavitation plate 1-3 inches above the bottom of...
Have a great 76' 135 with a weak tnt. Also have a blown 93' 120 with a great tnt. So, getting ready to put the 135 on the stratos and looking at the 2 tnt's i cannot see how to swap em. Is it possible? Looks like i need to remove the shift rod and swap the bracket but dont think they match up...
My 87 glasstream bass boat transom is getting weak so i landed a 1993 stratos 274fs. Solid boat, in very good condition. But the 120 has a hole in the block from the rod exploding. My plan is to swap my 135 with a 4" manual jackplate off the glasstream to the stratos and then eventually get a...
Removed the LU to measure the shift rod height and replaced waterpump while there(glad I did). 1976 Johnson 135hp spec is 21 13/32". Adjusted length and reinstalled LU. When going up(reverse) the rod hits the block and cant go any further which in turn does not allow reverse to happen. I would...
The original tach in the boat wasnt reading, just stayed at about 1000 when running. Hooked up my OTC voltmeter that has an rpm reading and the wiring checked good, followed engine speed pretty accurately. Went to oreillys, got a tach and it does the same thing except it stays running at about a...
I just noticed while measuring my prop that the trim tab is missing on my 76' 135hp johnny. Does that cause any real issues? I ask becuz it has a hydrofoil on it. I am also fighting a slow boat and cant imagine this would be the problem. The previous owner was a real dumb sh** and I'm finding...
