View Full Version : 1998 90hp. johnson ocean pros
Capt.Nick
07-31-2009, 02:57 PM
Have any of you owned these?Any Luck..good or bad?
C-Hawk18
07-31-2009, 04:52 PM
Have any of you owned these?Any Luck..good or bad?
As that the 60 degree block? If so I had the "freshwater" version. Not near as "Bullet Proof" as the, tried and true, 90 degree block.
If it's the 60 degree it is a chopped version of the V6, lost foam cast block.
Personally I'd stay away....unless you are getting a very good deal on it.
Capt.Nick
07-31-2009, 05:39 PM
How would I know the difference?
C-Hawk18
08-01-2009, 07:09 AM
The 90 degree is alot bigger motor. I think the 60 degree cowling will actually fit inside the 90 degree cowling. The 60 degree cowling has smoother lines.
heimdall
08-01-2009, 05:58 PM
If it's a "98". It's a 60 degree block. I think they stopped making the 90's around 1993. Except the 200 and 225's.
They are good engines if maintained properly. The key is keeping the carbon removed.
When buying, take a compression test, with all the plugs removed and the throttle wide open.
Shouldn't be more then 10% difference in any cylinder. If there is, then there is cylinder damage or will be shortly.
Good luck
PS.I owned a pair of 150's (60 degree blocks), when they first came out. They were good motors. I sold them after 3 years, but both are still being run.
C-Hawk18
08-01-2009, 08:09 PM
If it's a "98". It's a 60 degree block. I think they stopped making the 90's around 1993.
It probably is a 60 degree, but OMC made the 90 degree V-4's through 1998. They made the cross flow engines till 1997 and the loopers through 1998. They started the 60 degree motors in 1995 (V-4's that is) and phased out the 90 degree motors after 1998.
heimdall
08-02-2009, 09:07 AM
It probably is a 60 degree, but OMC made the 90 degree V-4's through 1998. They made the cross flow engines till 1997 and the loopers through 1998. They started the 60 degree motors in 1995 (V-4's that is) and phased out the 90 degree motors after 1998.
C-Hawk...Your right. I was thinking about the 150's (V-6) when I posted that statement.
Evidently OMC had a lot of 90 degree blocks left over, of that lower horsepower.
I found a reference to the 90 degree block (v-4) in 1998 parts.
Vents on the side of the cover maybe a way to tell on the ocean runner.
Here is a website that will tell you what type and year of motor you have. Page 02 - JOHNSON- EVINRUDE Model serial numbers pictures from power boating photos on webshots (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2920039290101354590QeDhSW).
According to that page SL in the model number means 60 degree block.
C-Hawk18
08-02-2009, 12:43 PM
Below is a link to an Ocean Runner (1996 - 115hp). This is a 60 degree V-4 motor.
My experience with the 60 degrees is as follows: Owned a 90hp (1996) and a 150hp (1993). Both bought used, the 150 threw a rod out the back side and the 90 was locked up when I bought it. I bought it as a package deal knowing it was blown. I put it on a motor website and a guy in florida gave me $900 for it and then paid to have it shipped there. They must be worth something to someone.
1996 Johnson Ocean Runner 115hp outboard - The BARN (http://www.thebassbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=189542)