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    Up Date !!!

    I had a post on July 7th about my 74 slickcraft w/74 85hp Johnny. After trying everything I heard from this forum, and all my freinds and local techs, drilling a 1/8th" hole right behind each blade, that seems to work very well.(got out of the hole more quickly). But on the second time out I...
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    74 85hp johnny shifts only half way into forward

    Hi I have a "74" 85hp Johnny powershift II and it will shift into reverse just fine. But went I put it into forward it will only go in far enough to idle forward it seems to be in the control box but have not found anything odd yet. any clues? :eek: (Can this be in the lower end or just...
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    Tech Help with prop for top speed "plz"

    Hello, I have a 1994 Nitro 190TF w/150XRI fuel injected Merc. To the best of my knowlage, I have a 13.5 X 25 SS prop (the prop was spun and dented badly and is now in the shop). I can get 55-60mph now with a WOT-rpm of 5800-6000 I am trying to acheive a max top speed. Can anyone give some idea's...
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    Stainless Vs. Alum. Help please!!

    Hello I have heard a lot of pros and cons on this subject. and I am in need of a new prop. I have a 1974 85hp Johnny sitting on a "74" Slickcraft ST170 Tri-Hull. The prop I have now is a Mich/Match alum/13.25 x 17". It's old and has been worked to death. I have seen same prop new and mine has...
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    Stainless Vs. Alum? Opinions "PLEASE"

    Hello I have heard a lot of pros and cons on this subject. and I am in need of a new prop. I have a 1974 85hp Johnny sitting on a "74" Slickcraft ST170 Tri-Hull. The prop I have now is a Mich/Match alum/13.25 x 17". It's old and has been worked to death. I have seen same prop new and mine has...
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    planing foil, trim tabs, anti cavitating? getting confused!!

    Hello, I have a 1974 17ft Slickcraft Tri-Hull. With a 1974 85hp Johnson. I have been in the motor forums and have all the data from them. Now would like to hear some info on the add-on foils and trim tabs and such. I have a hard time getting the hole-shot. Im running an old :rolleyes: (soon...
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    Following up your advice!

    OK I "Really" like the idea of not jumping on the rebuiled wagon right away. So I went out and took a look at the 1974 85hp Johnny. After lookin around I found some lose screws, tightened them (duh). But after taking the intake cover off the carbs, I found the gasket disformed,(will replace...
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    "74 Johnson 85Hp

    Hi,<br /> I have a 85hp 1974 Johnny sitting on an 1974 17ft. Slickcraft Tri-haul and does not seem to have the right amount of power. She starts and runs fine. But (1.) I cant get out of the hole with a full load (or takes forever), (2.) will only do 35 @ best with just me or a full load. I...
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