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Location: Suburban Chicago | My 2-stroke 90HP 1996 Johnson has developed a bad noise. I'm not a mechanic but a it has a heavy click or knock. If it was a four stoke I'd say it's like noisy lifter click, tied to RPM. I've not experienced any lack of power (yet). If I was guessing I'd say it's piston slap, connecting rod type noise or maybe something in the lower unit. Over two days fishing this weekend it got worse.
I need a mechanic quick. I've used Berquist in Lake In The Hills in the past. As far as I know they are Johnson/Evinrude service for the region. Problem is they are ALWAYS backed up a couple weeks before they even LOOK at the boat.
Any recommendations on a mechanic or a shop? If this needs real work I'd like it COMPLETED within the three weeks or so.
-Cheech
Edited by Cheech 5/17/2011 3:22 PM
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| I use Berquist as well. Good guys but small shop so they get busy of course. Since I got my ETEC I have been going to D's Marine on Mchenry. They are on the river. They got my stuff done in a reasonable amount of time. There number is (815) 344-3250. Hope this helps.
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Location: North Central IL USA | Wauconda Boat
http://www.waucondaboat.com/
Good, honest guys. Dropped my boat off on a Thursday, it was ready Tuesday. Worked on 2 outboards. Woulda been ready Saturday if it wasn't for the boat cover repair.
PS - that was last month though.
Edited by gregk9 5/16/2011 10:26 AM
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | Wauconda Boat is a good choice.
Graduated from Wauconda High School.
Imagine that.
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Location: Suburban Chicago | Thanks all. Turns out it's my lower unit of all things.
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Location: North Central IL USA | Where'd ya take is? |
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Johnson service NOW, NW Chicago???