Engines

[Dawg2]

I have 2 outboard engines a 1976 johnson javelin 88, 85 hp and a 1989 85 hp Force engine both seem to be in good shape am using the force all seems well just minor tinkering which motor would you guys suggest for performane javelin 85 V4 or force 85 3cylinder?

 

[JB]

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Outboard Non-repair

 

[WillyBWright]

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It's tough to beat the torque from that V-4. Plus you have to figure that the basic block goes all the way up to 140Hp. The most they ever got out of that Force block was 90Hp. Plus there a whole lot more choices of props for the Javelin.

 

[walleyehed]

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AND.....parts are a dime a dozen on the Johnson compared to the Farce.<br />Even with good care on both engines, the V4 will be running long after the death of the other...

 

[JasonB]

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As the owner af a '76 Johnson 85hp, it's like the Energizer bunny, it just keeps going. Mine isn't teh same black as teh larger v4's though, it is only like 88.9ci I think, probably wrong on the exact size, but I know the larger ones were supposed to be a couple more ci. This little motor is a stump puller though.

 

[JasonJ]

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The Johnson. You can run the Johnson, and keep the Force as a spare in the unlikely event that you may have to do a major repair on the Johnson and still want to use the boat. Does both have power trim?

 

[Dawg2]

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Yes both have power trim but are different types Force has prestolite 2 cylinder and Johnson is single cylinder.Right now Force is on the boat and running good better than Johnson carbs probably need rebuilding it sat up for a few years after my son inlaw got another boat.Everyone talks like parts are cheaper for Johnson but i had to put a stator on the Javelin 88 Johnson and it wasnt cheap $345.00 thats more than for the Force engine.

 

[phatmanmike]

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hmmm... lets put this in LAYMANS terms:<br /><br />would you rather drive a mercedez benz or a kia. both run well now, and both have power windows and locks. <br /> i've heard the merc benz is a better car, but i had to replace the alternator on the benz and it was kinda pricey, 350.00 , thats way more than the kia.