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  1. jjacobs007

    need a part for my starcraft boat?anyone have a extra for sale.

    hello starcraft boaters! I need the starboard rear aluminum piece that goes on outside corner,does anyone have a extra?Mine is a 71 starcraft 18ft mariner.make me a deal
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    calling all lake mead boaters! nevada

    just wanted to see how many iboaters cruise there boats on lake mead here in nevada and arizona.Tell me and everyone else about yourself and your boating activities.Me, im building my boat right now,should be ready by spring.I always launch at calville bay and fish,camp and explore this area...
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    teleflex steering unlocking method!

    hey guys i have this steering system that i bought on ebay and i put it togeather to test but cant pull apart,can anyone tell me how to unlatch it? I need to run under my floor for assembly!thank you for all info! I drew lines in red to these areas.
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    need help unlatching (teleflex steering) system.

    I bought this teleflex steering set on ebay and i inserted the cable into the part that controls the steering and now i cant get it back out for installation on boat!does anyone know how to get this bad boy back out,the system works great and i need to get the end out for running under my center...
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    calling all aluminum boat owners!

    [/ATTACH]Hey tinny boys, trying to gather advice and knowledge about these boats. If you own one or ever had one and worked on it let me know what works and what sucks.I bought a 1971 starcraft tinny boat with a few projects need help.Lets make this a new site for the tinny boys and put out the...
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    Oh No, what to do? 1971 starcraft

    Hey iboaters! Just bought this 1971 starcraft boat center console and man does it have problems. I have always owned fiberglass boats and this is my first big aluminum boat and man it has me scared.I have a post under restoration boats but not many opionions are coming my way. This is my dream...
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    restoring my old new 71 starcraft center console

    Hello fellow boaters, This is a 1971 aluminum starcraft center console boat that i bought for $400.00.It need new floor and lots of cosmetic work but mostly minor work including console and engine.I have a 70hp johnson hope it will be enough power for me and my buddy and dog.Anyone have any...
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    fuel pump ? please help 79-70hp

    hello, thanks for taking the time to help me.I have a 70hp johnson (1979)my fuel pump # is 343462 on the back metal part.it says there not rebuildable.on the front plastic theres the number 438559.i believe this is the wrong pump my boat runs but when i go to take off it mostly hesitates and i...
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    Got a older boat with special rigging?show pics here

    hello boaters,just wanted to try to create a new thread with older boats with special rigging.You know whatever it takes to keep her afloat and running.post pictures and details here please for ideas for all.thank you,will post mine soon.
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    1979 70hp tel-tel little water coming out.

    hey people i was out boating today and the tel-tel pee hole the water was barely coming out,but the water was going through the engine though.no over heating and water coming out exhaust holes on back.this happen to anyone and what was the problem?thanks james
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    hello 70hp johnson carb?its good ?

    hello all johnson boaters,Ive been workin on this 70hp 1979 johnson for the whole year now and having problems with carb issues.Now ive read in the clymers that this carb has had problems with its orifices,idle pick up tube and so on.I know the years are for 83 for orifice and tube but my engine...
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    WAIT, stop, dont pass me up.click me

    Hello boaters!I love boating just trying to see how many boaters r out there!Leave message,pics,whatever you feel great about.Thank you Capt J Jacobs.
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    after posting reply!

    why do i always have to click back a few times after posting reply?does everyone do this, or is there something im missing to get back to where i was before without starting over.
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    70hp johnson pushin key choke ?1979help

    hey there people my newly purchased motor seems to be missing a few parts.the choke has the spring that connects it to the choke and solonoid but is there another spring that pulls the choke open after it is released?i dont see one.thank you
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    older cable steering questions

    I have a 1964 shell lake boat,my steering is a cable one which looks like a birds nest after installing a new motor.How do i adjust this steering please help.thank you.
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    anyone have a good running outboard?

    does anyone have a good running outboard engine thats not made yesterday? Please tell me your story!
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    got 1.7ohms on stator check-70hp johnson

    hello i got 1.7 ohms on my stator check by hooking to the yellow and yellow/grey wires. book calls for 1.3 -+0.1 for a 6amp alternator. does this seem ok or should i replace all other checks are ok on it.not sure of the alternator i have. all other alternators have a lower ohms reading.like 9amp...
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    1970 70hp johnson ohms tests please help

    thanks in advance,heres my problem,im doing ohms testing on the elec parts but not sure of the scale to set my multi meter on.its digital, is 2000k the high scale or the low scale.thanks more info after i get some answers.
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    70 hp johnson too much personality

    hello people my 1979 johnson 70hp mtr is running crazy.i have cleaned the carbs throughly.first trip to the lake ran perfect,drove around for a while than stopped for a cold beer,when it restarted it wouldnt go on plane right away.have to move throttle slowly then stop just before it dies and...
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    1979 70hp johnson carb need help

    hey people thanks for reading please help, im rebuilding these carbs on my motor they are missing the little wire that goes from the inlet needle to the float arm.but the kit has them should i put them in?does it make a differance?always used these things on all my other mtrs.and one more...
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