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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
Weldbilt 1448MV
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<blockquote data-quote="Earlo" data-source="post: 301767" data-attributes="member: 4386"><p>After scouring CL, I found a '73 Johnson 20 hp for $300. Checked it out in a trash can, then took it to a ramp about two miles away. Per my FF GPS, it pushed the boat at 26 mph, and I would not want to go any faster. Kind of scary. Part of that may be that I'm so accustomed to puttering along at 14 mph. The motor has some issues – dies at idle speed, milky looking lower unit oil. But for the price I decided to take a chance. I dropped it off at the house of a guy who rebuilds old motors and he said he thinks he can have it in shape in a few days, unless there are compression issues. I don't have a gauge, so didn't test it, but it ran great at full throttle, so I hoping that the fix is something pretty simple like a carb kit and a lower seal. Thanks again to all for your input. Will post a final verdict soon.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Earlo, post: 301767, member: 4386"] After scouring CL, I found a '73 Johnson 20 hp for $300. Checked it out in a trash can, then took it to a ramp about two miles away. Per my FF GPS, it pushed the boat at 26 mph, and I would not want to go any faster. Kind of scary. Part of that may be that I'm so accustomed to puttering along at 14 mph. The motor has some issues – dies at idle speed, milky looking lower unit oil. But for the price I decided to take a chance. I dropped it off at the house of a guy who rebuilds old motors and he said he thinks he can have it in shape in a few days, unless there are compression issues. I don't have a gauge, so didn't test it, but it ran great at full throttle, so I hoping that the fix is something pretty simple like a carb kit and a lower seal. Thanks again to all for your input. Will post a final verdict soon. [/QUOTE]
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