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Expert: tyler boehner - 2/6/2008


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I'm looking to purchase a 1985 Johnson 115 hp that has been completely rebuilt and is supposed to run great and in great shape. Are these pretty good engines? And if it was rebuilt by someone reputable, would 1500.00 be a good buy?

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From what I have seen, old johnsons seem to run forever as long as it is taken care of.  To make sure it is a good engine before buying it, I would do a leak down or compression test.  Preferably a leak down, they tell you more than a compression.  As far as the price, i have no idea.  I don't know what used engines sell for.

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tyler boehner

Expertise

Basic boat motor mechanics or boat wiring. I can help the most on mercruisers, merc outboards, and johnson evinrude outboards.

Experience

Mercruiser tech. Started working on boat motors three years ago. I have limited shop time under my belt but have proven myself in our shop and am now the shop manager.

Organizations
I have a mercury tech number and a yamaha tech number if you would like, but i don't think that being a certified tech makes you a good diagnostic pro.

Education/Credentials
Three years of see and learn shop time. Two weeks of tech training at Mercuiser school at Springfield. Two update merc schools at Topeka KS. "gotta love George". Tons of "E" skills classes online. Most of my ability to diagnose came from shop time working out problems.

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