Opinion on '94 Johnson Ocean Runner 175

reyb · #1 08-07-2009, 08:39 PM

Any one have any experience with this motor? It supposedly has around 300 hours and is priced at $2750

Thanks,

Rey

THEFERMANATOR · #2 08-07-2009, 09:47 PM

Price seems high, but argueably one of the best engines that OMC EVER built. The 150/175 loopers from 91+ have proven themselves time and time again to just run, but they do like there gas burning about the same as most 200's.

cterrebonne · #3 08-07-2009, 10:21 PM

my uncle just bought a 97 for 2400. that engine might have had 50 hours max. cleanest one i have seen in a while. you might be able to get them to know 500 off.

reyb · #4 08-09-2009, 11:23 AM

Thanks for the info Ferm/cterr.

Rey

Stillrunning · #5 08-10-2009, 02:31 PM

I had a 1994 150 on my V and it was a great motor. I think over 12 years I put maybe $800 into the motor and alot of that was for a carb job. The motor was purchased new in 1996 and still ran like new when I sold it a few months back.

cterrebonne · #6 08-10-2009, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Stillrunning

I had a 1994 150 on my V and it was a great motor. I think over 12 years I put maybe $800 into the motor and alot of that was for a carb job. The motor was purchased new in 1996 and still ran like new when I sold it a few months back.

also the carbs are east to work on so if you are mech inlc. you can do that yourself.

reyb · #7 08-11-2009, 10:23 AM

UPDATE: Nevermind. For some reason I always thought my transom was 25" but I was just told that it's 20". The Johnson OceanRunner is a 25". Wow, do I feel stupid :)

Man, still doing research.... Anyone know what the compression should be on this
'94 Johnson 175 OceanRunner? What else should I look for when checking out the motor? The guy that bought my BlackMax hooked a volt meter before and after starting to see what charging is going on. Also, did the big screwdriver to engine to ear to listen for knocking. Checked the oil in the gear case. Checked spark plugs. What else is there?

Thanks,

Rey

MIKETTURBO · #8 08-11-2009, 09:37 PM

94 175 ocean runner on my V & I love it.lots of power 40 mph.ss prop.i have a replacment stator if u need one.brand new.

reelapeelin · #9 08-12-2009, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by reyb

UPDATE: Nevermind. For some reason I always thought my transom was 25" but I was just told that it's 20". The Johnson OceanRunner is a 25". Wow, do I feel stupid :)

Man, still doing research.... Anyone know what the compression should be on this
'94 Johnson 175 OceanRunner? What else should I look for when checking out the motor? The guy that bought my BlackMax hooked a volt meter before and after starting to see what charging is going on. Also, did the big screwdriver to engine to ear to listen for knocking. Checked the oil in the gear case. Checked spark plugs. What else is there?

Thanks,

Rey

The big screwdriver to the engine block while running was listening to the main crankshaft bearings...amazing how sound travels through a screwdriver, but you can hear smooth vs rough quite distinctly...you gotta know where the bearings are and put the tip on the block in the right places...

reyb · #10 08-13-2009, 11:37 AM

Checked out the motor this motor. 2 cylinders has around 87psi while the other 4 have 100psi...what your opinion on this?

Thanks,

Rey