cgraham
Member
Hey guys got a question. I have searched the internet, and asked around about my 1998 25hp 3 cylinder Johnson with no real answers. I am curious about the motor, and wanted to get opinions about it. Some people I talk to say it was the strongest and best 25hp Johnson ever made, while others say its junk. So, any information you can throw my way would greatly help me out.
I haven't had any real trouble with the motor, just changed the lower unit gear lube last night (02/07/15) and didn't notice any metal shavings on the magnet at all, and no signs of water leaking in.
* Here is something that does puzzle me though! When I first get to the ramp and after hitting the primer bulb several times the motor is unusually hard to get cranked, but once it hits there is no problem with it running at all. There are a couple spots close to the ramp that I always stop at and are with 1 1/2 miles from the ramp and usually takes me about 45 minutes to an hour to cover. Then, the same thing again, the motor won't start without the choke on.. Any suggestions on what it might be, or something to check? Or, is it just one of the motors that you have to choke every single time? Thanks Guys..
P.s. I have changed out all the fuel lines to the new ethanol resistant ones, new primer bulb, and replaced the fuel filter and had the fuel pump checked..
I haven't had any real trouble with the motor, just changed the lower unit gear lube last night (02/07/15) and didn't notice any metal shavings on the magnet at all, and no signs of water leaking in.
* Here is something that does puzzle me though! When I first get to the ramp and after hitting the primer bulb several times the motor is unusually hard to get cranked, but once it hits there is no problem with it running at all. There are a couple spots close to the ramp that I always stop at and are with 1 1/2 miles from the ramp and usually takes me about 45 minutes to an hour to cover. Then, the same thing again, the motor won't start without the choke on.. Any suggestions on what it might be, or something to check? Or, is it just one of the motors that you have to choke every single time? Thanks Guys..
P.s. I have changed out all the fuel lines to the new ethanol resistant ones, new primer bulb, and replaced the fuel filter and had the fuel pump checked..