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  1. boatguy94

    1980 Johnson 85hp Primer Solenide and Stator Questions

    Alright guys, just want to run this all past the experts here it was just easier to put this all in one thread as well. So back in July, when I was up north, I could not start the boat while cold. At first I thought it was the battery, then I charged it and it still would turn over but not...
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    Where to install temp sender on 1980 Johnson 85hp outboard?

    Hey everyone! I have been searching, and I cannot find exactly what I am looking for... I want to install my temp sender, I got it with the Teleflex gauge kit, but I don't know where to put it. Right now I am assuming that I need to remove a head bolt and some paint and use the z bracket and...
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    Marine snap in carpet backing ideas needed

    Hey everyone! Summer is here and I've been trying to think of ways to do snap in carpet for my boat. Although it'll be on the cheap, I already bought outdoor carpet from Menards, I need some input/ideas. First, since the backing on the carpet is so thin I want to add a rubber type backing to...
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    Where do you get your lower unit oil?

    I need to change my lower unit oil so I went out looking. I had an idea of what I needed thanks to a couple members here. Pretty much wanted an 80w-90 quart of oil with marine on it... I was able to get my pump so that is a plus. Now the fun. I drove around stoped at Advanced Auto Parts...
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    Help looking for boat seat pedestal...

    Hi guys! I'm on a time crunch, and need help looking for a seat pedestal that would be adjustable from something like 8" to 12" it could be 6" to 10" or something around there. I don't want a 12" to 18" and that's all I've been able to find... If they don't make any let me know. I've checked...
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    Paint Opinions

    Since I will be painting my Starcraft, along with many others, in the future I thought it might be a good time to get opinions on what paint/primers others have used or are using and how they are applying it. If you have already painted your Starcraft post what your thoughts on how the paint...
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    1978 16' Starcraft SuperSport Resto

    I have been waiting for a while to get time to finally get onto redoing the boat. It's finally come! :) Time to start the reno! wooo If you haven't heard the story, and you feel like reading here are the links: The finding of the boat Picture Thread and first splash Here's a quick sum up for...
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    Need some help.

    I was out yesterday and hit my prop on something pretty good :mad: . Bent in one of the blades pretty good, very bad vibrations through the boat and motor tipped me off that something was wrong. I have a Johnson v4 1980 85hp motor on a Starcraft 16' SS. The prop that got bent is a 3 blade, I...
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    1980 Johnson V4 85hp won't turn off.

    I have a 85hp Johnson v4 Seahorse, year I think is a 1980 after looking at the model number. Model number is J85MLCSA. Today while I was out the motor would not shut off. This was just after it felt like I may have skimmed a rock because I heard and felt a thunk... prop just got skimmed a bit...
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    A couple questions.

    Hey everyone, noob to boating and such pretty much. I know a couple things, but could use some help from the experts. I have a 85hp Johnson Seahorse, year I think is a 1980 after looking at the model number. Model number is J85MLCSA. I looked it up, but I'm still not entirely sure. Also if...
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    Look what made its way to my driveway!

    Well she's finally in the driveway! You may have read my other posts before getting the boat about it. Well after a long couple weeks of waiting, she's here. A 16' Starcraft SS with 85hp Johnson Seahorse! Can't wait for this summer, I really don't have to do much, but make the captins chair a...
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    Remove OMC Stringer steering cable

    Ok I need some help. I'm going to be removing my OMC Stringer engine and the steering cables are still attached to the engine in a box like thing. If someone knows how I can get these off it would be appreciated otherwise I'll just be cutting it off. Thanks
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    What do you think?

    I've been searching around for boats since my other project isn't going to happen, no title, OMC stringer drive. So this is what I found. It's a Starcraft Holiday 18 footer with 120 hp mercruiser i/o. It will probally need a new floor, stringers, transom the whole deal, it runs though. $700 and...
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    Need some advice!

    Not really that big of a problem, but none the less just need some help and opinions. This past summer I bought a $250 boat, and I got a $250 dollar boat. The boat doesn't have a title (big problem), it will need some wood replacing (which I knew about and am not afraid to take on), engine is...
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    1978 Imperial Bowrider 17' --- My first boat

    Hey everyone, new guy here. Well new to boating in general as well, this is my first ever boat, but I've always wanted one. So onto some specs it's a 17 foot Imperial bowrider, fiberglass hull. The motor is a 120hp OMC inboard/outboard. The price was definattly right $200. Right now the starter...
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