1990 175 advice

[cddetelich]

I am looking at a boat that has a 1990 175 V-6 Johnson. Took it for a ride, plenty of power, smooth increase in rpm, plenty of water out pee hole. Forward/reverse worked fine, as did T/T. Will probably do a compression check before I buy it.<br />Any advice concerning this engine? Anything I should look out for, anything in particular I should check? Have heard these engines are fond of fuel. True?

 

[Old Coasty]

Re: 1990 175 advice

I have a 91 150 and yes it is fuel hungry. If you are on a small to medeum lake and stay out of the throttle, cruise below 4k rpm it's not too bad. Open it up and you can watch the gas gauge go down.<br />Check compression is a must. I found out the hard way. My rebuilt one get's about 100 to 110 psi. Good Luck.