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  1. Rick K

    '59 Johnson 18 Acting Up Again

    Hi all, My last few posts dealt with no spark to the lower cylinder, replacing the coil, etc., to get her going again. Thanks to all again who helped out. Well, she started acting up again. I pulled the flywheel, checked everything out, and found a cracked cam lobe. This would indicate an...
  2. Rick K

    Mark42: MFG Question for you...

    Mark, I need another boat like I need a hole in the head, BUT.... There's an MFG right down the street from me that looks just like yours. No clue on model/year. Inside is absolutely shot. Hull, deck, transom area are in perfect shape though. Can you tell me what's under the floor on...
  3. Rick K

    Attn Dave524 - Changing Impeller

    Dave, Read your reply to my post regarding your impeller change. I started a seperate post so as to keep subjects seperate, etc. Yes, I did the impeller, and it's pretty easy. Go get one of them Clymer or Seloc manuals and it'll show you step by step, with pictures even! Also search here...
  4. Rick K

    '59 18hp Seahorse - STUMPED!

    Been having a problem with spark on my lower cylinder. Engine starts right up (half a pull and she starts to purr...), runs beautifully, can't get WOT however. Pulled the lower wire, she keeps running. Pull the top wire, she dies right out. When I pull that lower wire, I do get a nice blue...
  5. Rick K

    How long to get water thru system?

    Happy 4th everyone! Well, as usual, my motor runs perfectly until I REALLY want to get out on the water... Anyhow, I blew a coil - '59 Johnson Seahorse, 18hp, and I have every spare part but the one I need... Oh well.. Put the motor in the watercan, and as I was checking her out, I saw that...
  6. Rick K

    Prop for Foreign Yamaha

    Hello All,<br /><br />Not sure if I should've posted this to the Yamaha ourboard forum, or here. I need a prop for my 8 horse. The model number is 8CM, then 6G1 003181. After that, there's a sticker that says "Made in Japan", with the number 9458.<br /><br />I have no idea what year this motor...
  7. Rick K

    '59 Johnson 18hp - Tiller Gears Out Of Wack

    OK, nobody's going to believe this one... I had to replace the carb bowl gasket, so off comes the starter, etc., to get to the carb. <br /><br />In removing the starter, the linkage to the stator plate (i think that's what it's called) has to somewhat hang there. Somehow, someway, something...
  8. Rick K

    Transom Repair - New issues found, a bit long...

    Hi again all,<br /><br />No doubt you've seen my tantrum post on doing thigs right the first time. When I pulled the water seperator from my transom, there was a rot spot. Not a big deal; I can patch with epoxy/cabosil/mat, and move on with life.<br /><br />NOW, I see that the entire top of the...
  9. Rick K

    Gas tank sender, wiring, gauages, switches, etc...

    Hi all,<br /><br />My '74 Islander has twin tanks that use one gas gauge, along with a switch. I'm assuming that the valve on the water seperator is where you switch from the port to strbd tank, and the switch is what runs the gauge for each. The gauge does not work when switched to the strbd...
  10. Rick K

    Do it right the first time!!!

    While I'm waiting on my epoxy to dry for my floor on my Islander. I decided I'd change the ratty looking clamps and lines for my water seperator, that's screwed to the transom. Low and behold, it's rotted right behind the unit, about a 6"x8" spot. :o <br /><br />Why, oh why, oh why, do...
  11. Rick K

    Marine Capet Glue over Epoxy Resin?

    Hi all,<br /><br />Just got through ripping out the floor of my Islander, and have the marine ply layed in, but not fastened yet. Since I want the floor bullet proof, I am going to roll epoxy resin on the bottom, but am wondering about the topside. <br /><br />I read up on a lot of the posts...
  12. Rick K

    Vivid Antifouling Paint

    Hi all,<br /><br />Finally got to work on my runabout. I used Petit's Vivid bottom paint, as it finally became available in New York. I liked it, as it came in white, and wanted to keep the white hull.<br /><br />Anyone have any experience, good or bad, with this particular brand?<br /><br...
  13. Rick K

    New Project!

    Hi all,<br /><br />Was finally able to find the time to get these pics uploaded to a place where everyone could take a look. <br /><br />I'm going to begin work on my latest project, a '74 Islander. This is a rock solid boat (except for the inside) that's mechanically sound. <br /><br />Was...
  14. Rick K

    '74 Starcraft Islander

    Hi all! <br /><br />Went ahead and picked up my newest project - a '74 Islander 21'. All the research I've read indicates that this is a great boat. <br /><br />The outside is in really nice shape. No leaky rivets, dents, dings, etc. Heck, the outdrive doesn't even have a scratch on it! <br...
  15. Rick K

    Teleflex Mounting: Splashwell or Transom Mount?

    Ahoy,<br /><br />Replacing old pulley/cable system in my 14' Starcraft Jet. Going to install the Safe-T system, but am looking for guidance on the stern mounting part of it.<br /><br />It looks like there's two ways to go: The splashwell mount, or the transom mount. <br /><br />What's the best...
  16. Rick K

    O Ring Question

    Hi all,<br />I can't post a pic of my actual parts illustrationt to the forum, but you can see what I'm talking about here: <br /><br /> http://ishopmarine.com/ishop/jsp/AsplIsmCcatViewBase.jsp?reqFor=29&req4Browse=1&lvlCode=5&pCode=C0310557&path=BMC~A0000022~M0011904~M0011953~M0011954~C0310557...
  17. Rick K

    Issues with 1957 35 Horse RDE-19

    Some background: Picked up a RDE-19 last nite cheap; figured I would tinker with it and see if I could get it go. For $50, I'm not out a lot, and figured it's a great motor to learn on. After I fixed the wiring harness, she fired right up, as the pull start required a team of strong men.<br...
  18. Rick K

    Please help identify trailer

    Hi all,<br /><br />Picked up an olllllllllllld trailer tonite, that I want to put a 10' homemade boat on. No clue as to who made it, or when. It's like nothing I've ever seen before: Intsead of the regular axle with leaf springs, it's got these "A-Frame" type control arms, with cone shaped...
  19. Rick K

    Buying a new motor

    Hi All!<br /><br />I've decided to go ahead and buy a new outboard, 30hp/short-shart/electric start. Most likely a Yamaha, although all are good. Looking to get some info before I plop down $3K and go talk to the dealer, or buy online.<br /><br />What is a "remote" motor, comapred to a "tiller"...
  20. Rick K

    Yamaha 8HP, Model 8CM

    Hi all,<br />I just picked up a Yamaha 8hp, model 8CM. Runs like a champ; little effort to pull-start it. Got it at an estate sale; the guy who had it died, and his daughter knew nothing about it. The thing looks like it was used maybe 5 times. Under the cover is spotless.<br /><br />Looking...
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