86 Johnson 6 hp Questions....

[Haut Medoc]

I'm going to look at a 6hp longshaft for trolling.....
The guy said it was made in Belgium?...
J6RCDE......
Are they any good?......​

 

[JB]

Re: 86 Johnson 6 hp Questions....

Yes, Bro Haut. They were very good 21 years ago. How good now depends on the care it got.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 86 Johnson 6 hp Questions....

you've been around the block here, you now what to look for. i've gotten to where, i take my own, comp guage, spark tester, volt meter, and small tool box, to check lower.

 

[Haut Medoc]

Re: 86 Johnson 6 hp Questions....

I have definately gotten the crash course here with some expert help!..
I can pick it up for $200.....
I was just curious if they had any tragic flaws....
I wanna say every manufacturer has put a dog out there at least once.....
Best to learn from the elders, then throw money away on known junk..... ​