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  1. halas

    Suzuki Dt115 inline 4 maintenance.

    Just got the 1988 motor. It runs well but I want to do all the preventative maintenance needed. The motor still have the original water pump. The original owner replaced the voltage regulator only. Evident due to all the melted plastic by the new voltage regulator witnessing a major overheating...
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    Different mounting bolt pattern?

    Would be practical if different brand outboards had the same mounting patterns so wouldn't need to drill new holes into the transom when swapping motors. Question: Does a 1988 115hp 4cyl. 20" shaft Suzuki have the same pattern for mounting as the 1979 V4 Johnson with 20" shaft?
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    Repower with used Johnson or Suzuki?

    There are two motors available 1983 Johnson 115 hp. V4 and 1988 Suzuki DT 115 hp 6 cyl. with separate oil tank for the outboard oil. Both just under $ 2000 with good compression. These motors test ran great on the lake and idled fine . I guess the Johnson is a well known motor but I was...
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    Is this Johnson powerhead junk?

    Opened the cylinder and found the lower starboard side piston and cover pitted + the cylinder wall is scored. 1979 Johnson 85 Hp Compression: port side: 138; 138 starboard: 91; (128 the damaged one on picture) Would it be best to look for a rebuilt powerhead or a good used motor...
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    Fuel hose clamp for Johnson

    Where can I buy online the fuel hose clamp strap part # 0320107 ? Planning to clean the carburetors and to replace the fuel pump and hoses so I will need the new straps. 1979 V4 motor Is there any other kind of fuel clamp being used for this engine?
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    The kicker saved the day

    Took out the newly redone Starcraf Holiday 18 to do the seafoam and little fishing in the evening. When the decarb was done I was going to take it to a WOT to see how she runs. The prop started slipping and it got worst. Fortunately the faithful 9.5 saved the day and we made it back to safe harbor.
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    Checklist before giong out on the big pond

    What spare parts needed that could be replaced while out on the water? How many fuses and what kind? Spark plugs are enough? Maybe spare fuel line with priming bulb and connectors? Spare fuel pump? (1979 Johnson 85Hp.) I need some help here just to be safe, Thanks.
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    18' Starcraft Holiday kicker motor question.

    The main motor is a 1979 Johnson 85Hp. The kicker (if it works out) 9.5 Hp. Johnson short shaft. 1.) Should I look for a connecting linkage between the motors for steering? 2.) Is it a good idea to fix the kicker straight ( how is it done?) and use the main motor as rudder? 3.) Is some kind...
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    Steering angle

    What is the correct allowed maximum angle of the propeller shaft?
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    Securing portable gas tank.

    What is the best way to tie the 6 gal. metal tank to the deck so that it is easily removed?
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    Should use gas filter?

    Is it better to use added filter between the potable gas tank and motor, 1979 85Hp. Johnson? Or should just have the built-in fuel pump filter ?
  12. halas

    1968 100 Hp. and 1979 Johnson 85Hp.

    Are those two identical? Any of the parts exchangeable?
  13. halas

    Motor cover seal replacement question

    Replacing the rubber seal (1979 Johnson 85 hp.). As you may well know the original one was attached with staples. I don't have the tool that would install those heavy staples. What is a better way maybe gluing it? I don't know what kind of tool the original was installed with. Any ideal would...
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    Starcraft weight distribution question

    1969 18' Holiday with 1979 85 hp. Johnson. I am laying out the boat in my head and was wondering if the 2 batteries and 3 X 6gal. gas tanks would put too much of weight on the back of the boat? Johnson 300 lb. ; 2 batteries 100 lb.; 3 gas tanks 180...
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    Starting rope for 1979 85 Hp Johnson

    Does anyone knows the length and diameter of the rope so maybe I could make one? Or is there a place to buy emergency starting rope for that motor? Also where can I buy a replacement rubber seal for the engine cover?
  16. halas

    Sea foam

    Is the Deep Creep available in 16 oz. bottle? I only could find it in a 12oz. spray can form.
  17. halas

    Newer boat building material.

    The poly resin gets a lot of bad rep on these forums: "does not bond; does not flex" etc. I haven't much boat works background so I would ask anyone who is an expert or at least has more hands on experience. Also wanted to know if quality boat manufacturerers build the newer boats with the poly...
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    Fiberlass or plyester resin?

    According to my limited knowledge: there are 2 kind of resins out there for boats. If that is true, which is better for glassing plywood for deck or to glue built-up transom made of plywood? I also read somewhere that gluvit is basically nothing more than fiberglass resin...
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    Two deep cycle batteries for 12V motor.

    Is it a common practice to have 2 deep cycle batteries connected in parallel to create a longer lasting 12V power supply for a trolling motor? Can one use a one bank onboard charger to charge the parallel setup? Will it ruin the charger due to smaller resistance? This is an all electric boat so...
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    Kicker setup question.

    Is it practical to add a fixed kicker bracket to the transom of an 18' aluminum Starcraft and just stow the 9.5 Hp. short shaft Johnson tiller (60 lb.) out of the way maybe under the bow strapped down until needed? I think it would be in the way when going fast with the main motor. Would you...
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