Johnson 115 - 1998

[cloumar]

Hi guys,

I need your thoughts on this engine Johnson 115-HP - 1998 - cause I have a chance to by a very clean used boat and this is what is on it as for main engine.

Any problems that you know of on those ? about the oil injection system, is it reliable or they are problem system ?

And about everything on it ???

Thanks

Mario

 

[HighTrim]

Re: Johnson 115 - 1998

Hard to say without knowing the previous owner. Most motors are good IF properly maintained and cared for. You could always do a compression test, to make sure you have a good starting point. If you do get it the guys on here will be able to help you with the maintainence and repairs, however a manual is a must. This should help you out with understanding the VRO system. GOod luck.

"http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/VRO.html"

 

[cloumar]

Re: Johnson 115 - 1998

Thanks High Trim !

 

[Chris1956]

Re: Johnson 115 - 1998

Mario, Those motors are an execellent design. However, as the buyer of a used motor, you need to get a manual and make sure the compression is good, the carbs are clean, the timing is correct and the warning systems, sensors and alarms work properly.

 

[grid]

Re: Johnson 115 - 1998

If it's a 60-degree engine, it's great. However, take a peek around the boat and see what oil the previous owner's been using. If it's aftermarket, you can assume the engine is at half-life from the get-go. All a compression test will tell you is if the rings are still on the pistons. If the aftermarket oil has caked up the ring lands, you'll get a good compression reading, BUT, in short order a ring-end will hook in a port and destroy that piston and cylinder. Or, if the engine runs lean due to blockage in a carburetor, the carbon can break off, causing top-piston damage. If you see OMC/Bombardier oil bottles, the engine SHOULD be in pretty decent shape. You could also ask the seller for the name of the servicing dealer, and check out what's been done.

 

[cloumar]

Re: Johnson 115 - 1998

Thank you for the inputs Grid and Chris - good advise

Thanks


Mario

 

[Chris1956]

Re: Johnson 115 - 1998

Gee, grid, On what do you base you "gloom and doom" message about using non-BRP 2 cycle oil?