Evinrude outboard
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explorer185
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I have the 98 Johnson Ficht, no problems with it so far although I have heard that the fuel pumps may need to be replaced at some point. I suggest spending the $55-60 and take it to a dealer and have them hook it up to the laptop to get an exact hours run reading and it will also tell you of any problems the engine has encountered and at what hours they were encountered.
If it's a Johnson, it will not be a ficht. Was saved for Evinrude badge only.
explorer185
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Fishinforfun
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Johnson/Evinrude make a great motor, I had a 1998 but without the Ficht. I remember doing my research, and everyone said STAY CLEAR of the Ficht! They make better anchors than motors! I would expect it to be a headache, I know some mechanics that steered me way clear of that machine, so do some more research, ask around. Good luck!
That's because untill they started pioneering direct injection/four strokes Evinrude/Johnson were identical wiht different paintjobs. The Johnson name is reserved for entry level two-strokes (Carbed, for the few that are still being produced these days), and the re-branded Suzuki four-strokes. Evinrude gets Ficht/Ram/Etec. That's just an old page header, you won't find a single OMC/Bombardier piece of literature saying anything about a Ficht Johnson.
The 1999 Johnson on my Fishing Machine was a great motor, BTW, and had no ficht, just six nice carbs that went fast and loved gas!
explorer185
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I totally agree that Johnson/Evinrude are the same motor with different covers on them and colours.
Er, Not since about 1995. You won't be able to show me identical models now, since most Johnson's are 4-stroke, and Evinrudes are Etec.
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