FICHT Johnson 150's 1999

[BillTaylor]

You guys have scared me to death. I never heard the term FICHT. I recently purchased tw o "new" 1999 (built Aug 98) 150's to power a 25' Mako. How can I find out if they are the "dreaded" FICHT engines.

 

[JB]

Re: FICHT Johnson 150's 1999

Hmmm. 1999 V6 FICHT engines. Built by OMC in its death throes.<br /><br />Among the most dreaded of all, Off Shore. <br /><br />Some have performed well without trouble. Too many have blown up or otherwise expired.<br /><br />Check with a Bombardier dealer to see what updates he might have to lessen the risk.<br /><br />I will move this to General Outboard.<br /><br />Good luck.