ficht 150 Johnson model 1998

[angelosmcp]

hi, i own a ficht 150 Johnson model 1998 with all upgrades. the engines runs for 548 hrs never a problem. Last week i had a problem. We find out that is one of the pistons. so we will change the hole unit $2500 cost. My question is if that problem is a random one or if is the ficht known problems?

 

[Solittle]

Re: ficht 150 Johnson model 1998

angelos - Fich motors are the subject of much discussion. Go to the red search at the top of the page & enter FICHT & read about their experiences.

 

[angelosmcp]

Re: ficht 150 Johnson model 1998

Thanks Solittle. I will.<br />But me question is is a change the powerheat the new one must be fron bombardier or its ok if i use one from my dealers stock but was stock from Johnson beafore the bombardier involving?

 

[Solittle]

Re: ficht 150 Johnson model 1998

If you are determined to keep your motor you do not have to change the powerhead just have the one hole bored out and get a new piston. You do need to find out what caused it or it may blow again.<br /><br />I would be reluctant to put another powerhead on it if it was one of the original OMC batch.

 

[angelosmcp]

Re: ficht 150 Johnson model 1998

Thanks SoLittle.<br />They offer me a complete unit from a motor with 10hrs model of 1998 for $1500.The owner change it because the engine has a problem and was under guaranty. I would like to hear your opinion. Is better to take that offer or just change the piston.<br />I think is better to go for a new unit instead of trying to repair one. But, I wonder if the powerhead unit was a part of the upgrade (or not?) package for a reason. It’s better to change it with a new unit one prior bombardier or it doesn’t matter?

 

[angelosmcp]

Re: ficht 150 Johnson model 1998

Hi again solittle,<br /><br />I finally decide to keep my motor (Johnson ficht 150 hp 1998 with all upgrades) and change the powerhead and pistons with new. Yesterday I had this offer. To trade my engine with a brand new Honda 4-stroke 90HP no extra cost. (My engine is 3 years old with 535 hrs – never had a problem until it blow the piston.).<br />My question is.. Keep my Johnson (they offer my one-year warranty for the new block) or proceed with the trade? (My boat is inflatable 5.90 meters)<br /><br />I would appreciate your opinion.<br /><br />Thanks in advance