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  1. Moserkr

    The story of two motors - 75 Johnsons

    Thanks Rboyd, the original head thought I definitely agree with. All wires look good inside. I will do the other recommendations and start her up. Yes, it looks extremely clean for such an old motor. One question, since it doesnt have a control box, how do I stop it once I get it started...
  2. Moserkr

    The story of two motors - 75 Johnsons

    @RBoyd1971 Think all her gaskets are still good after at least a 3 year stint in the desert? Or do you find out by just running it.
  3. Moserkr

    The story of two motors - 75 Johnsons

    Quite possible lol. Sticking with what I got - dont need more issues, especially with my wife.
  4. Moserkr

    1978 16 kingfisher

    I bought 1100 AL rivets at first, then went to T4. Arent T4 stronger for use on the hull? Remember reading thats what was recommended and what starcraft originally used.
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    The story of two motors - 75 Johnsons

    @SHSU That is correct. Id like to stay on the water for a few months until the end of the season. The ugly duckling is not worth rebuilding - yet. She has so many issues, and the UD would need balancing of some sort the way she shakes too…. Was told that by a guy at the docks who knew a lot...
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    The story of two motors - 75 Johnsons

    Understand that I have zero knowledge of motors. Wasnt raised around them so I ask a lot of questions to understand what Im doing and why. Ive read enough posts to know many people skim over your advice which Im not trying to do. Just learning…. Old man raised me to make money to pay people...
  7. Moserkr

    The story of two motors - 75 Johnsons

    Thanks @racerone I can already tell you the #3 cylinder is scored, the top 2 cylinders looked great. I did not take pics of it unfortunately when I pulled the head cover last year. Only ran her for a one week trip after that then the motor was put away until now. Would you still recommend...
  8. Moserkr

    The story of two motors - 75 Johnsons

    Alright, compression test is done. Numbers are as follow and I repeated each cylinder 3 times, with each cylinder showing 0-1 psi change. Averages: #3 - 99 Bottom #2 - 100 Middle #1 - 107 Top So numbers are not great and Im not surprised. The hour meter that came disconnected on the boat...
  9. Moserkr

    How can I tell the model of a Starcraft?

    Looks like a holiday since it has a closed bow area with the split windshield. Not sure if the names were different prior to the 70’s but thats what it looks like to me.
  10. Moserkr

    The story of two motors - 75 Johnsons

    Thanks @SHSU ! When I was at the lake of course someone said I should just buy a new motor…. Not giving up on these 2 for a while lol. I bought the lower seal kit last year and did every seal in the lower except the prop shaft seal…. Newtons law lol. Going to forgo the others since i dont...
  11. Moserkr

    The story of two motors - 75 Johnsons

    Thanks @ct1762@gmail.com . The prop shaft seal looks easier than I thought to do - found a good video of it on youtube from “brandon’s garage”. Now just need to acquire the tools for the job. For the exhaust, I did not do those gaskets, that was the PO. Not sure if he checked with a straight...
  12. Moserkr

    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    Thanks. Funny thing is she’s a J75”TLC”TE…. Definitely needs it. Probably could have run her all day even with it acting up, but dont want to risk ruining the whole season and possibly the whole motor. Hopefully i get some help in the johnson section on her and the future stinger project with...
  13. Moserkr

    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    Alright, Ill be hanging out in both sub-forums now but focusing on the motor. Heres my new motor(s) thread: https://forums.iboats.com/threads/the-story-of-two-motors-75-johnsons.747512/ We have a little vacation around the 4th so will see what gets done. Depends on what advice I get in the...
  14. Moserkr

    The story of two motors - 75 Johnsons

    Pics of the UD. Oh yea, i forgot the PO2 was a duck hunter and hit a submerged log with the boat in the sloughs. Ran it over and it hit the skegs/prop of the UD. Broke fins, prop, and did other damage im sure too. The friend I got it from, PO, had our other friend weld up the skegs so they...
  15. Moserkr

    The story of two motors - 75 Johnsons

    Hello everyone! Been hanging out in the starcraft rebuild forum with the mob for most of the last year. Not sure if I put the cart before the horse, but the boats looking good and my motor is having issues…. Link to boat rebuild here...
  16. Moserkr

    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    5:45, woke up to the birds chirping. Slept like a log and felt great. Coffee, and by 6am back on the boat! Love feeling like an animal. By 8am i had done… Bimini on Seats in Cleats tightened Rear trailer straps on Boat loaded for lake Fishing pole holders in Just have to do decals and a...
  17. Moserkr

    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    Started at 8am, let the Admiral sleep in, and just crawled into bed. 15 hour day on the boat minus a quick lunch and dinner. Good news though… Fuel lines are in!! No leaks!!! Motors on and running great!! Electronics are in!! Fish finder, safety lights, and one manual bilge. 2 batteries, 2...
  18. Moserkr

    1980 Holiday 181

    Great deal and glad it all works! A happy wife is the cherry on top.
  19. Moserkr

    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    Consoles are in. Cowl is looking good (from afar). Electronics and fuel lines tomorrow!!!!! oh yea, mother in law stopped by. Thought the hydroturf was real wood! Lol. Looking alright…
  20. Moserkr

    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    Took a few days but finally got the gunnel wood boards installed!! Really happy with how they turned out despite being a pita to install. Onto the consoles, which are happening now while the admiral makes us halibut for dinner… yum!! Also spray painted the engine cowl (1st coat), and a SW...
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