If it starts should i still check compression

[Home Cookin']

Re: If it starts should i still check compression

1998 Johnson 40 VRO, assume freshwater use, $800. That's an OK price if it checks out or you have reliable history. Buying blind, I'd go half that.

However, I'm guessing that in your hoemtown, unlike mine, the market is slim.

 

[starcraftstriper]

Re: If it starts should i still check compression

Yes freshwater here is the deal. I think its a good one. He gave me a 2-week guarantee because i got there and it was raining and he was like i know you want to check stuff and he didnt have a garage so he said lets not get wet and sick and il we will make this garuantee legal and if you dont like the motor bring it back so i need all the info i can get and check everything out. im thinking mechanic? as i know nothing but how to start it and i can get this one started it will only turn over

 

[Moody Blue]

Re: If it starts should i still check compression

Oh how I wish I could find those prices around here. I live in the land of lakes, water all around me for hundreds of miles. Nine marinas within 15 miles from me. That motor would easily sell for $1600 here.

I paid $800 2 years ago for a good running 1971 Merc 800, and that was a steal.

 

[starcraftstriper]

Re: If it starts should i still check compression

He alson gave everything steering and all. I need to get the motor running for it to be a good deal im sure it will run just doing something wrong im not familiar with these new motors when i posted the model and someone said 1998 i was suprised

 

[Moody Blue]

Re: If it starts should i still check compression

I just read your post regarding model year. Sorry to tell you that the motor is not a 1998, it is a 1989.

J40ECEC

J = Johnson
40 = HP
E = electric start
CE = model year 89 (see below)
C = production version code


OMC uses a code INTRODUCES for the model year
I=1
N=2
T=3
R=4
O=5
D=6
U=7
C=8
E=9
S=0

So you have a 1989 Johnson 40HP, electric start with a 15" shaft.

This site explains the system well.

http://www.sschapterpsa.com/ramblings/omc_model_code.htm

Important to know the correct year when having to order parts. Good luck with your new toy, I'm sure the members in the Johnson/Evinrude forums will help you get it running like a top.

 

[saumon]

Re: If it starts should i still check compression

Sorry, my mistake in the other post. I just take the EC and forgot about the revision code.

 

[ajgraz]

Re: If it starts should i still check compression

Sounds like the motor's bought so probably late to this party...

Personally, I wouldn't buy any used motor bigger or more expensive than a $40 lawnmower without doing a compression test, regardless of how (or if) it runs/sounds.