(updated. RUNS GREAT)got a good deal 70hp Johnson OB

[BigB9000]

Re: Is $300 a good deal? 70hp Johnson OB?

Re: Is $300 a good deal? 70hp Johnson OB?

dooood I'm tellin ya, Ill trade you a 6hp for it.

 

[Challenger84]

Re: Is $300 a good deal? 70hp Johnson OB?

Re: Is $300 a good deal? 70hp Johnson OB?

there is a down side to it...
The paint on it is not in the best condition but the engine compartment is almost brand new!
Oh well I can't complain.

 

[Andy in NY]

Re: Is $300 a good deal? 70hp Johnson OB?

Re: Is $300 a good deal? 70hp Johnson OB?

there is a down side to it...
The paint on it is not in the best condition but the engine compartment is almost brand new!
Oh well I can't complain.

the paint doesnt make it any slower...

 

[Challenger84]

Re: Is $300 a good deal? 70hp Johnson OB?

Re: Is $300 a good deal? 70hp Johnson OB?

the paint doesn't make it any slower...

That's very true!

I've added a few pics under the hood to show you guys the condition it's in.
I'm building an outboard stand for it today.
So I can get her up and ready to start and to test other things. were pretty much brand new.
Pulled off the air box and all the gaskets and carbs. look new as well.
I started by cleaning out the fuel filter and there was ZERO dirt or grim in there!
I started removing the fuel lines to clean them but they pretty new.
I comp. air them and nothing came out. (no dirt or grim)
I found some ideas on here with some detailed instructions on how to build a really nice one.

 

[Andy in NY]

Re: Is $300 a good deal? 70hp Johnson OB?

Re: Is $300 a good deal? 70hp Johnson OB?

what year is it?

 

[Challenger84]

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Re: Is $300 a good deal? 70hp Johnson OB?

what year is it?

it's a 84'

 

[Challenger84]

Re: Is $300 a good deal? 70hp Johnson OB?

Re: Is $300 a good deal? 70hp Johnson OB?

So I got the OB on a "stand" and got her ready to start.

I choked it for 5 sec and turned the key Vrooom!
Cranks rite up and idles ALOT better then the one I have on my boat!
The motor sounds great! Now I want to swap it out with the one on the boat and test it in the water.
I'm so glad it started and runs hope the sea-trail goes well!
I've given it a paint job as well and waiting for the decals to come in.
I'll have pictures of that up when I put the decals on.

 

[cougar1985]

Re: (updated. RUNS GREAT) $300 a good deal 70hp Johnson OB?

Re: (updated. RUNS GREAT) $300 a good deal 70hp Johnson OB?

great for you ,some times you can find real gems for cheap.i have a 90 that i love but id like a 70 for slower fishing purposes.

 

[Challenger84]

Re: (updated. RUNS GREAT) $300 a good deal 70hp Johnson OB?

Re: (updated. RUNS GREAT) $300 a good deal 70hp Johnson OB?

great for you ,some times you can find real gems for cheap.i have a 90 that i love but id like a 70 for slower fishing purposes.

I would trade you but your too far away.

I'm still waiting on the decals and this baby will be bolted up to my bow-rider soon.

Anybody know where I can sell my older outboard?
It runs great with 130psi in all 3 cylinders.
First crank Starts right up.
This baby just had her gear lube changed with oem lube.
I've taken it out a few times this week already for some fishing.

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: (updated. RUNS GREAT)got a good deal 70hp Johnson OB

Seems like you got a great deal !!!

 

[Challenger84]

Re: (updated. RUNS GREAT)got a good deal 70hp Johnson OB

Seems like you got a great deal !!!

It just keeps getting better!
The seller also gave me a battery that was somewhat dead I put it on the charger and load tested it and it was still GOOD!
I also found a sweet deal on the control with wiring for it on ebay for cheap!
It's now a complete motor with controls.
Can't wait to put her on my boat!