73 Johnson 65hp

[farnsp]

"Thinking about getting "i

"Thinking about getting "involved" in a '73 65hp. I've known this motor since it was new. I've ran this motor myself couple of times, it's ok. Have not looked into it at all. It's been sitting around for a couple of years, so I get the picture when it comes to getting it back to life. Just wondering if anyone had any history with one, good or bad."

 

[jwbmarine]

"good eng........hydro-mech lo

"good eng........hydro-mech lower unit,smooth shift...cdi ign---..good for rebuilding...done many......good power to weight ratio..not bad on fuel."

 

[farnsp]

"Thanks JWB, it's been men

"Thanks JWB, it's been mentioned that I should take over the walleye boat. Family friend and dad's old fishin buddy does'nt want to see the old girl get tossed."

 

[sainsarg]

I recently installed a 1972 65

I recently installed a 1972 65 hp johnson on my 16 ft fibure glass boat runs realy good now after a bit of tinkering with .I would do it again great motor so far

 

[farnsp]

"Thanks Brian, I'm used to

"Thanks Brian, I'm used to working on older, smaller johnson motors. I'm just wondering what I'm in for with these new fangled, high tech motors from the seventies...

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