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  1. Gary H NC

    Oh No!! Transom flexing!!

    Well it looks like the ChrisCraft is going to need major work. I noticed the transom flexing when i raised the engine the other day. On my water test run today i had my gf work the throttle while i watched,Yep sure enough it flexes pretty good when you hit the gas....:eek: Got it back home and...
  2. Gary H NC

    Humminbird 575

    Was wondering if anyone has this model? I have been using a 535 and just ordered the 575 for my other boat. The 535 does a good job but the 575 has the new quad beam. Any input on the new model guys? Thanks
  3. Gary H NC

    Raising engine height

    From my shakedown cruise thread Studley suggested checking engine height because of my wot only being 5100 rpm. I did some measurements and the cav plate is about 1 1/2 inches below the centerline of the hull.The engine does have another hole that i can raise it an inch or so. What is the best...
  4. Gary H NC

    Best thing to clean bow rails and windshield frame?

    So far i have tried never dull and mothers polish. the metal does have some pitting but at least i would like to get some shine back.Thinking SOS pads?
  5. Gary H NC

    Shake Down Cruise of the new to me boat

    I finally got the ChrisCraft in the water today.I am SO pleased! The 175 runs flawless!I was expecting some spit and sputter till she got some fresh gas thru it but that didn't happen. I had trouble starting it at the ramp then realized i forgot to pump the primer ball up:rolleyes: The steering...
  6. Gary H NC

    Spark plug numbers?

    Was going to get new plugs for my 1981,175HP Johnson. My OEM service manual calls for UL77V,the plugs that are in it now are QUL77V. What is the difference?
  7. Gary H NC

    How would this look?

    Trying to find some waterline stripes that would look good on my ChrisCraft. It had a 2 inch wide 4 color stripe. The only thing i can find that may look good is this, What do you guys think? Its also available in Gold with the small red stripe...
  8. Gary H NC

    New to me boat update-Pics

    Starting to look much better.IT has a shine now..:D
  9. Gary H NC

    Fuel sender help!

    Ok,working on the ChrisCraft and thought the tank was empty and is why the fuel guage reads below empty.I pulled the sender out and realized i had at least 25 gallons. I have never seen a sender like this.It has a small guage on the top of it that works when i move the arm up and down.The 2...
  10. Gary H NC

    Good place to buy stripes

    Been looking online without much luck.I want to find some stripes near what the original was.Its on the ChrisCraft Scorpion.It was a 4 color stripe at the water line.Most places i have found sell each color seperate,that would be a pain to install.There are tons of places that sell the graphics...
  11. Gary H NC

    What to check on this Johnson 175 before the first run?

    Hopefully i will get to splash the new to me boat next weekend. This motor sounds fine on the muffs but what all do i need to check before the shakedown cruise? I plan on draining the fuel tank and checking the filter screens on the engine. It does smoke pretty heavy at start up but clears up in...
  12. Gary H NC

    New to me boat is coming along

    Just a couple before and after pics.I got all the electrical and guages working also.
  13. Gary H NC

    Radials or non-radials?

    Looking at 4 new tires for my tandem trailer.There is only about 13 bucks difference in the radials and non-radials. I was wondering what would be more stable at highway speeds. These are load range C trailer tires. Any input?
  14. Gary H NC

    How to remove bimini pole ends?

    I need to replace the ends on my bimini poles.It has the stainless pressed in ends on it.It looks like some type of compression tool was used to make a ring around the pole to hold the ends in. I found the new ends with the same ring indentation around it.How do i get the old ones off?
  15. Gary H NC

    Question for Dhadley

    I put the replacement lower unit on my 175 johnson and am re-using the same bolts.The bolt that goes in before you mount the trim tab is now too short. Is it possible the new lower is not recessed as much at that bolt hole? I removed the other bolts thinking one maybe a little longer but thats...
  16. Gary H NC

    Johnson 175 impeller install

    Ok, i'm used to working on I/O and now have a 1981 outboard. The service manual states 2 special tools needed to install the impeller housing seals.One is a sleave that goes over the driveshaft to slide the seal over and the other is one to seat the seal in the pump housing. Is this really...
  17. Gary H NC

    Johnson engine decals

    Does anyone know where to find decals for a 175? Looked on ebay and only found one type.They didn't look like the real decals.kinda cheapo looking..
  18. Gary H NC

    Johnson speedo pickup?

    Getting the new lower shipped to me for my( new to me) Boat. I noticed there was no speedo pitot on the back of the transom and thought maybe it was taken off but see no holes. The guy i'm getting the lower from sent me some pics and i noticed the trim tab had a hole,Is this a pickup for the...
  19. Gary H NC

    Which Lower unit? with pics,Johnson 175

    Found a replacement lower from a guy i know in NY.He has 2 different ones. I can get my choice for 400 bucks. The blue one has been apart and new seals put in but no water pump,and has been leak tested. The other is as shown,was leak tested and ok and has the water pump. I planned on a new pump...
  20. Gary H NC

    Adding temp guage and tach to Johnson 175

    Just wondering what it would take to add these guages. Would really like a temp guage and a tach would be great too. its an 1981 seahorse,175hp. Do these engines have a place for a temp sender?
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