Johnson Stinger Info

[Swra311]

I am a newbie on the 3 cylinder stingers and want to buy one to put on my boat. Could someone give me a little info on these motors and how they are different from a standard motor. I know they were built from 1975 to 1980 but thats about it. A Johnson 75 Stinger is what I want.

Thanks
James

[Markus]

There is ample info on the Stinger here.

Try the search function!

[TJS6]

Don't know if my reply went through.I do know where there is a stinger in great shape for sale. Upstate NY though.

[Li'l Toy]

I know that the Stinger was a 15" motor, the 3 cylinder 70 was 20". I am pretty sure the Stinger had a physicaly smaller lower unit. I know it was generally understood to put out near 90 hp, so I assume that carbs, porting or something else was different, but I really don't know. Try the racing history forum--lots of people there who raced them and knew a lot more than me. Or the technical forum.

[mragu]

Don't know if my reply went through.I do know where there is a stinger in great shape for sale. Upstate NY though.

does it have a 15" mid? where upstate? any pics?

[Mark75H]

I know it was generally understood to put out near 90 hp, so I assume that carbs, porting or something else was different, but I really don't know.

No, only special racing versions of the triple were more than the advertised horsepower. A Stinger is 75 hp, that's it.

[TJS6]

not sure of the size. It is not mine but it was my neighbors for a bunch of years (maybe since new) until this year they gave it to Point Breeze Marina to sell for them. It was less than $2000.00 last i saw it. It is at the Point Breeze Marinas wynantskill NY outlet.

[Mark75H]

$2k is way too much unless it literally appears new

[mr_velocity]

ahhh, Stinger. I love these motors

http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/9884/newmotor1jx8.th.jpg (http://img402.imageshack.us/my.php?image=newmotor1jx8.jpg)

Coned Nitro lower and 3 ram integral trim :thumbsup:

http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/128/ffmotortp4.th.jpg (http://img181.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ffmotortp4.jpg)

Or no cone lower

http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/7498/p1011541lz0.th.jpg (http://img517.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1011541lz0.jpg)

Stinger with big brother and sister :D

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/3494/sting1po4.th.jpg (http://img293.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sting1po4.jpg)

Unfortunately I don't much about them other than how to blow them up :eek: Fast Fred takes care of the rest :thumbsup:

[TJS6]

2k was for an original boat/motor combo that was in mint condition. And as I said,It was less than 2k last I saw.

[Mark75H]

2k was for an original boat/motor combo that was in mint condition. And as I said,It was less than 2k last I saw.

That's better ... a lot more info than your first post:cheers:

[mr_velocity]

2k was for an original boat/motor combo that was in mint condition. And as I said,It was less than 2k last I saw.

Is it a short shaft?

[mragu]

2k was for an original boat/motor combo that was in mint condition. And as I said,It was less than 2k last I saw.

do you have any pics?

[SCT]

Stingers Rule!

This one may be for sale soon:

[TJS6]

The stinger near me is a 65hp. I looked at it better today. It sits on the original crestliner as when new. they are both in great shape.

[mragu]

TJ, I spoke to them today. I am waiting to hear back from them. Is it a 15" shaft??? Does it have trim? How does it look?

[sheuninck]

secrets of the mod 50 thread
difference between 70 75 thread

[TJS6]

mragu,I don't know what size it is,but the whole rig is in good shape.i don't think it has trim. it was my neighbors for a long long time. they hardly ever used it.

[TJS6]

I am very close to the boats location,so if you need any on-sight info I can stop by it pretty much any time.

[mragu]

thanks! 2 times the guy said he would get back to me. i have yet to hear from them. i wanted to know if it was a 15" and if it had trim. if you are in the area and have time to find out and snap apicture, that would be great. thanks, mike

[TJS6]

hey mike. I stopped in quick today and took a look. No trim,and I couldn't measure without a tape measure in the car. I spoke with a kid Larry,who is not exactly knowledgeable.The transom appeared a bit stressed to me. However,he said he would like to buy the hull for himself but not the motor??? So the asking price for the package is(boat,motor,trailer) $1500.00. Then he would buy the hull from you. He gave me these #'s 518 470-5633 a cell for Lisa. Say you got it from Larry. She works there. 518-283 3495 is the wynantskill store#

[JrCRXHF]

I would still like to find a cheaper stinger 75 15" with power trim i want to trade my Mark 55 race head and parts head along with a 15" merc 35 twin and i have a light weight after market power trim.

If anyone has any leads let me know.

[mragu]

hey mike. I stopped in quick today and took a look. No trim,and I couldn't measure without a tape measure in the car. I spoke with a kid Larry,who is not exactly knowledgeable.The transom appeared a bit stressed to me. However,he said he would like to buy the hull for himself but not the motor??? So the asking price for the package is(boat,motor,trailer) $1500.00. Then he would buy the hull from you. He gave me these #'s 518 470-5633 a cell for Lisa. Say you got it from Larry. She works there. 518-283 3495 is the wynantskill store#

I would only be interested in it after seeing pictures compression numbers iand if it is a 15" mid. Thanks for stopping by there. They still have not called:rolleyes:

[jjakiela34]

i had a regular 70 hp that has since been toasted then i found a 75 stinger. as far as i can tell the only differences were larger bored carbs and a high compression head (160+)