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Cheech
Posted 5/16/2011 9:08 AM (#498530)
Subject: Johnson service NOW, NW Chicago???





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
Musky53
Posted 5/16/2011 9:21 AM (#498534 - in reply to #498530)
Subject: Re: Johnson service NOW, NW Chicago???




Posts: 255


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.

Tom
gregk9
Posted 5/16/2011 10:25 AM (#498548 - in reply to #498530)
Subject: Re: Johnson service NOW, NW Chicago???





Posts: 791


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
sworrall
Posted 5/17/2011 10:52 PM (#498935 - in reply to #498530)
Subject: Re: Johnson service NOW, NW Chicago???





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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Wauconda Boat is a good choice.

Graduated from Wauconda High School.

Imagine that.
Cheech
Posted 5/18/2011 12:17 PM (#498981 - in reply to #498935)
Subject: Re: Johnson service NOW, NW Chicago???





Location: Suburban Chicago
Thanks all. Turns out it's my lower unit of all things.

gregk9
Posted 5/18/2011 2:39 PM (#499004 - in reply to #498530)
Subject: Re: Johnson service NOW, NW Chicago???





Posts: 791


Location: North Central IL USA
Where'd ya take is?
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