Hey guys i'm looking at purchasing a 1994 205 Hydrasport which has a 2000 225 Johnson carbed motor on it. It has about 150 hours on it. Before I check it out (compression etc.) does anyone know of any issues with these motors?
Thanks for the replies.
i have a 2000 150 johnson only problem was a power pack it runs very very good and would suggest this model to anyone
Nope not much problem with these motors, just keep'em decarbed and run good oil in them, maybe time for a VRO due to age, we like to do a little modification to them to keep them running cool, if you decide to buy it we'll tell ya how to do it.
The purchase may be in the works. I just got a deposit from somebody for my other boat. Thanks guys.
Whoops just re read your post the 2000 225's kick butt!! If it is an HO you will be really pleased!! Fatten up # 2 carb HS jet and you will really rock!!
I'm not 100 % sure it's an HO but it does have the racing lower unit so I would assume it is. I'll have to take another look.
Vince Dart- Jim Thorpe PA
Fred, what do you mean a bigger jet. I am getting info because if I rebuild mine I would like somebody to tweak it a little. would ya' consider using some parts balanced by Monty racing in Fla. Im' just lookin' at a lot of options, just hope that the bore is not to messed up. Mimo' the 2000 225 ho is a great motor mine is broke at 300 hrs. because I was hard on her, stop and fish or 5600 rpms all my fault, Fred if ya' got any comments, let me know.
5600 rpms probably ain't what caused your motor's demiss.... There was a cooling issue on #2, so as a get by fix(vs. haveing a cooloing mod done) they richen up #2 cylinder....... as far as non stock parts, If you want reliablity, stay away.... these motors are already at the 247 hp mark, and make great engines in stock form...
Ohhh yea build them when they come in, nothing like a looper to build. The play area on them is whew!! But we don't mod here,,
The Mods we recommmend is what Craig sez, cool #2 carb by going up a size on the carb. Marfab will punch out somemore coolin and then you won't have to upsize the orifices on #2 but it is an easy cheap fix that OMC approved.
Andy, If you want to get your motor back right give me a holler, it may take me a few weeks but let me know how you want it to snap.
Thanks. Great info here! I'll have to get some more details when I have her home.
Good grief, man!
I thought the cooling problems had been cleared up by 2000?!?!?! (At least on my 200HP, which is the same block.)
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Make: Johnson
Model: J200VXSSS
Serial: G04806863
Year: 2000
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I don't understand. I am a chronic worrier.
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Make: Johnson
Model: J200VXSSS
Serial: G04806863
Year: 2000
Fred, Marfab work on the parts very expensive, cause to me being a machinist in the past if they can open it up for more cooling all the better, plus any the you can do to give it some more giddyup would help. Lower unit is going to low-h2o.com to get Titus to fix skeg and add cavitation plate mod he does to help get on plane quicker. Making my own holeshot plate for jackplate. God I miss workin' in a machine shop, now I work on Gradall machines in constr. buss. Pay is good but not as fun!!! lookin' for more holeshot and grunt than top end speed.
Andy wanna play gotta pay., shoot me an e-mail you want to do, It will hold together and have bottom end punch and with Titus' LU work you should have a rocker.
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