2000 Johnson 50hp 2 stroke questions.

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  • October 31, 2019 at 9:47 am #186198
    fleetwin
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      You are so right buddy, simpler is usually better….I don’t want to say that these don’t idle as well as the old ones, they do….It is just more of a project to get them there…And, you are right, if it is idling OK, don’t mess with it….

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      October 31, 2019 at 11:14 am #186201
      lindy46
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        Checked compression, 148psi on both cylinders. Here’s some pics.

        October 31, 2019 at 4:37 pm #186232
        vintin
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          The 50 is a looper design and loopers are known to not have the best idle. Loopers shine in other areas such as higher performance, fuel efficiency and cooler running pistons due to less piston mass exposed in the combustion. Hydraulic tilt/trim and availability of stainless steel propellers is nice, too. I went looper a few years ago and will not be going back.

          1958 Feathercraft Vagabond, short shaft 1998 50hp Johnson:

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          November 1, 2019 at 10:16 am #186267
          fleetwin
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            US Member - 2 Years

            Motor looks to be a low hour fresh water engine, good for you!

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