johnson 115 faststrike question

[buster502]

hello,my 1996 johnson 115 faststrike model is j115gledr serial 04075894,my owner manual say's the gledr model has a rpm range of 5 to 6 thousand,i am turning 5600 rpm,what does the gledr stand for,the standard model shows rpm range of 4500 to 5500 rpm,what is the difference in the motors,thanks

[Earl320V]

My understanding: the GL models for lack of a better description, were a factory sooped up model, the lower unit intake holes are lower so you can run the motor higher on the transom without worring about low water pressure, the rev. limiter is factory set at 6,400 rpm. What the internal differences are, I don't know, but I turn my GL model at 6,400 all the time.....This motor loves higher rpms. There a great motor.....

[buster502]

thanks,at 6400 rpm that motor must be screaming,

[Earl320V]

I have a 1986 Ranger 320V with 13 1/2" of setback,tourn. ready full gas tank,livewell empty it runs at 64.5 mph gps those little motors will run....

[Earl320V]

you wanna sell it?????????

[buster502]

hello,it is on a 1996 stratos 278 in mint shape,boat is fully loaded,i am one picky person there is not a place on the boat maybe a small scratch on the right emblem,always stored inside,you can have it all for 7500 firm,thanks

[ChampioNman]

That would save me from doing the carbs , I would do them anyway.

[buster502]

hello championman,i got the carbs and rebuild kits for 100.00,i thought they might be nice to have for a spare set,do know the answer to my question on the gledr what it stands for and why it is a 5,000 to 6,000 rpm motor,instead of a 4,000 to 5,000 motor,thanks

[ChampioNman]

[buster502]

hello,does anybody know what the gledr stands for,thanks

[xb03fs]

60 degree loop chraged vs. crossflow
the gl love the rpms, turn-6200 most days on mine,
Biggest differece is the holeshot vs th ecrossflow motors

[buster502]

hello,i never dreamed this motor should turn that kinda rpm,i have a 13/12 x 22 raker prop,52 mph (gps) around 5500,rpm,what props are you guy's using,i am 3 inch below pad, boat handles perfect,on plane in 5 sec, is there that much more in this boat,thanks

[Earl320V]

I run a 24 pitch Raker, modified by Rich Bogar,I also have a 25 pitch Renegade,carries the boat a litle better but slower on speed.....

[buster502]

hello,if i used a 24 pitch prop, i would lose rpm,am i right or wrong,thanks

[Earl320V]

your right in a way,however,you may be able to raise your motor a little more to compensate for the larger pitch prop. Having a stock prop. modified to suit your boats setup helps alot, I gained 3 mph by having Bogar work my prop. I was able to raise my motor 3/4 of an inch after modification....There are alot of factors involved, do you have a jackplate? What size? How much does your boat weigh? how many batteries in the boat,what condition is the hull in,one can lightly sand the running surface of the hull,to clean up the surface scratches so the boat has less drag in the water,does your 22 pitch get the boat up and out of the water,less boat in the water means faster speeds...

[ChampioNman]

G=special styling. (the old GT/XP HP) L-long shaft, ED= your model year R= means nothing to you.

[xb03fs]

I have a fish and ski, set up to pull me on slalom, run a 17P Viper at 44 GPS, putting a plate on it this winter, and have a 19 run, had mark work it and vent it also plan on getting a bryan foil so I should not lose any holeshot. That is the plan, a 50 GPS fish and ski that will pull me out on one with ease


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