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Not Just Rebuilt – Reborn
An Allison ReTran is the closest you will get to brand new without the costly purchase of a new transmission. Through the Allison ReTran process, technicians bring transmissions back to life following original factory specifications, using only Allison Genuine Parts where new parts are needed. Allison continues their commitment to quality and innovation as the [...]
Extended Hours for Baltimore
At Johnson & Towers, our goal is to be there — whenever and wherever you need us. Extending our parts and service hours will allow us to better serve you and get you back on the road. Fast. PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE & SERVICE CONTRACTS From large fleets to independent drivers/ owners/ operators, we have PM programs [...]
Success of Charter Business Rides on D6s
“The engines are running awesome. With or without a load, we’re burning three gallons of fuel per hour, cruising at 16–17 mph,” says John Tibbels, owner and captain at Tibbels Fishing Charter Service, a family-owned company started by his grandfather and great uncle in 1921. Located in Marblehead, Ohio, Tibbels has repowered his custom-built Laux fishing [...]
Getting you back on the road. Not only fast, but safely
Every minute you are off the road puts important shipments, deliveries, and services at risk. At Johnson & Towers, our goal is to diagnose your technical issue and make the necessary repairs quickly, to get you back up and running. Currently, we do not plan to restrict our hours or services due to the Coronavirus, [...]
Ten Tips for Top Engine Performance
As summer approaches, it’s time to start thinking about the upcoming fishing season. Maintaining your engines, marine gears, and generators should be on your annual de-winterization to-do list. A proper maintenance plan is vital to not only maximizing your fishing time and enjoyment this season but to extend the life of your engines as well. [...]
Sea Creature Comes to Life with Volvo Penta D13s
Your engines are smoking. “Not exactly the words any boat captain wants to hear,” says Steve “Creature” Coulter, captain of Sea Creature, in Hatteras Village, NC. “I knew about the problem, and replaced the turbos, but the engines were still smoking. After realizing the injectors were bad and the engines needed to be rebuilt, I found [...]
Mission-Critical Work Driven by D11s
Coming alongside and boarding a 150,000-ton coal collier on open water is not easy. Matt Hardison, operations manager and captain for Paradise Point Marine, who operates Paradise Creek, a launch boat with newly installed, twin Volvo Penta D11 510-horsepower engines, accomplishes this task with relative ease. After a catastrophic engine failure in June, Hardison contacted Tim [...]
