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1989 20 HP Johnson power upgraded to 25 HP for zero dollars
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<blockquote data-quote="Stefan" data-source="post: 327841" data-attributes="member: 7352"><p>Shawnfish, you are absolutely right, I think that the OMC engines from the 70's and 80's are over engineered. I spoke to a guy who worked at the OMC factory where my engine was made, just east of where i live in Peterborough Canada, and he told me that the engines are rock solid. These things are tanks, they go and go and go with just regular maintenance. </p><p></p><p>I have a 1989 Johnson 20 HP, 1972 Johnson 20 HP (anniversary edition) I scored on a trade for an old tattered portable ice hut I didn't use anymore and a 1973 6 HP Evinrude Fisherman. All amazing engines that run great. </p><p></p><p>The only issue I worry about is ethanol killing the seals and lines, but I treat the gas with stabilizer, so apparently this is supposed to help. This winter I hope to rebuild the carbs on all three engines and if you guys don't mind I might be drawing on you for some help if I encounter problems. Also hoping to clean up the engines, paint them up and order decal kits for all of them...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Stefan, post: 327841, member: 7352"] Shawnfish, you are absolutely right, I think that the OMC engines from the 70's and 80's are over engineered. I spoke to a guy who worked at the OMC factory where my engine was made, just east of where i live in Peterborough Canada, and he told me that the engines are rock solid. These things are tanks, they go and go and go with just regular maintenance. I have a 1989 Johnson 20 HP, 1972 Johnson 20 HP (anniversary edition) I scored on a trade for an old tattered portable ice hut I didn't use anymore and a 1973 6 HP Evinrude Fisherman. All amazing engines that run great. The only issue I worry about is ethanol killing the seals and lines, but I treat the gas with stabilizer, so apparently this is supposed to help. This winter I hope to rebuild the carbs on all three engines and if you guys don't mind I might be drawing on you for some help if I encounter problems. Also hoping to clean up the engines, paint them up and order decal kits for all of them... [/QUOTE]
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