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  1. BWR1953

    1978 Johnson 85ML78C

    Yeah, it's really sad. I just went out to crank the engine over (for the ad) and realized that we need a different connector for the fuel line. My Mercury fitting doesn't work. Gonna buy the correct fitting locally in a few minutes. I dunno, guys. I just. don't. know. o_O The choke wire...
  2. BWR1953

    1978 Johnson 85ML78C

    That ring by the flywheel is the lift point, right? I hook my crane to that?
  3. BWR1953

    1978 Johnson 85ML78C

    Yeahh... I'm just gonna pull it from the boat and sell it as a parts motor. It's just not worth my time and effort to do anything else. Thanks for the help! :)
  4. BWR1953

    1978 Johnson 85ML78C

    Now that you've pointed it out, I went and looked at some of the other pix I had and can clearly see the discoloration in the starboard cylinder bank. Tsk, tsk. 😕
  5. BWR1953

    1978 Johnson 85ML78C

    Ah. That makes sense! I guess that's why this connector (thermostat?) looks like a melted sponge? 🔥
  6. BWR1953

    1978 Johnson 85ML78C

    I purchased a new-to-me boat a couple weeks ago and this engine is on it. I don't plan on keeping it for the long term because I'll be up-powering to a 150HP outboard later. But, it would be nice if I can get it running for cheap now, as it will help with other stuff I have going on. Anyway...
  7. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    Yes, it's definitely a lot roomier and far more big water capable than the KF. The seller ran it on the Gulf whenever he took it out. It needs a thorough cleaning and some TLC. But for $900, I'm not complaining! 🤣 The engine runs but has some kind of issue. I'll fuss with it a little, but...
  8. BWR1953

    Elder builder

    I'll be 71 soon and I gotta tellya, it ain't easy working on these old boats. The spirit is willing and whatnot... 🤪
  9. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    I dunno man, I don't want to have the Starmada after me if I start an MC thread in the SC forum! :LOL:
  10. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    Thanks! Yeah, the MC is over 2 feet wider and also 2 feet longer than the KF. Quite a difference. The MC is rated for a 150; that's 3x the HP of the KF. The MC seller told me that he had a Mercury XR2 on the boat for awhile but took it off because it was a 25" shaft and not the 20" that the...
  11. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    2-foot-itis fulfilled! 😆 We'll be parting with the Kingfisher sometime soon. I have a few things to touch up on it and will also keep it around until its replacement runs reliably. The replacement is a 1997 Mirrocraft Dual Impact XL 1845. I call it the MC. It's 18 feet long with an 89"...
  12. BWR1953

    What engine do I have?

    Thanks guys. (y):cool:
  13. BWR1953

    What engine do I have?

    Just acquired an engine yesterday. May not be keeping it, but I'd like to know what it actually is. It has an Evinrude cowling, but the bracket plate apparently doesn't agree. :sneaky: From what I've been able to find from the Model number thus far, the engine is actually an 85HP 1978...
  14. BWR1953

    Nobody fishing?

    Hahaha! Creative! :LOL: We haven't taken the KF out yet this year, but hope to do so soon. The weather has been cold/warm, cold/warm this winter due to El Nino. The boat has been cleaned, but I still want to do a couple of touchups before we head out. Fishing from the bank has been great...
  15. BWR1953

    Just a reminder that summer will be here soon...

    We've had turkeys in our yard a few times lately. Very unusual. Then again, there's a major housing development going on nearby and they're likely being crowded out.
  16. BWR1953

    Smoker Craft restoration

    Nice looking hull! Much potential there. (y):D Here are the specs. http://boatspecs.iboats.com/Smoker-Craft_Boats__172_Salmon__1998/bp/66b83077
  17. BWR1953

    OK I’ve had enough.

    It's full on springtime here. The grass has already been cut once, the bass are spawning, the trees are budding and we're having our first springtime thunderstorm right now. We started cleaning the boat and nearly finished before the rain came. Very nice! (y):cool:
  18. BWR1953

    Starcraft on C-list/ebay!

    Beauty! :D
  19. BWR1953

    New Journey

    Good stuff!
  20. BWR1953

    Nobody fishing?

    We went fishing a couple days ago at "The ol' fishin' hole." I caught a nice 2 1/2 pounder and missed a few others. My wife caught a nice little bass and a catfish. The boy hooked a good bass, then lost it when he had reel problems. He tried to bring it in by hand, but it broke...
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