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    1988 Johnson 70hp - VRO or not to VRO?

    This one has 3 wires so I guess that answers that, thx
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    1988 Johnson 70hp - VRO or not to VRO?

    I felt like I was leaning this way initially and was the reason I asked on this forum. Looks like the VRO debate has no clear answer and its really just a personal choice type thing.
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    1988 Johnson 70hp - VRO or not to VRO?

    150 gallons is huge I'm only talking about a 12 gallon tank but 28 years has me scratching my head again. Being a 1988 motor I was thinking I would get an overwhelming get rid of it based on the age of the motor alone. I know the pump was replaced once already but I don't know when.
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    1988 Johnson 70hp - VRO or not to VRO?

    Im in the process of getting the motor off the boat and onto a stand I built for it. I will take a look for a serial number. So if its the newer version would it not variable and just mixing at 50:1? Thanks
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    1988 Johnson 70hp - VRO or not to VRO?

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    Converting Roller trailer to bunks for my Starcraft 161

    Was going to use construction adhesive like PL premium.
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    1988 Johnson 70hp - VRO or not to VRO?

    The previous owner did say he had the VRO pump replaced but couldn't remember when. Can I tell what version I have?
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    1988 Johnson 70hp - VRO or not to VRO?

    Thanks, any motor I've ever had ran 50:1 so this VRO debate I discovered has been a real head scratcher for me.
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    1988 Johnson 70hp - VRO or not to VRO?

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    1988 Johnson 70hp - VRO or not to VRO?

    This VRO is the 3 wire version if that makes a difference? I Think VRO2 came out later but im not sure. I'm not a mechaniac by any stretch buy pretty handy so could youtube my way throught taking it apart and maybe understanding it more. Seems to be no middle ground on this one.
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    Converting Roller trailer to bunks for my Starcraft 161

    Not that I know of but will take a look. The trailer is from 1996. I was going to get a bracket kit from Amazon for it.
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    1988 Johnson 70hp - VRO or not to VRO?

    Im trying to figure out what I would prefer and have read so much about VRO's my heads spinning. My new motor is a 1988 Johnson 70hp VRO. I've always premixed and am comfortable doing it. Its a small tank so not really a big deal to me. Being a 37 year old motor and I know it had been sitting...
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    Converting Roller trailer to bunks for my Starcraft 161

    Thx airshot, I do like the the idea of adding extra support. I will be using 8 foot bunks. I will counter sink and bolt through every 16 inches to attach the 2x3 on edge. Will carpet the bunk boards and attach them to the trailer using a bunk bracket kit that fits my cross members. I know...
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    Converting Roller trailer to bunks for my Starcraft 161

    Ok, thats great, thank you all that makes me feel better. Sounds like I should just order a bunk bracket kit remove the rollers and old brackets all together and call it a day. Would anyone recommend 2x6 or 2x8 bunks for the 6 foot distance between cross members. I think I'd feel more...
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    Converting Roller trailer to bunks for my Starcraft 161

    Hi Everyone, Was sidelined for a while but am back on on my 1973 Starcraft project and need advice on my trailer. The trailer it came on is a roller but in really rough shape. I have a load rite roller trailer from a previous boat that I want to switch it to. The cross members on my load rite...
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    1973 Starcraft SuperSport 16ft. restoration questions

    I'm just about to start my 1973 Starcraft SS 16 restoration and your posts have amazing to go through. Thanks for sharing.
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    1973 StarCraft SS 16 Restore

    Pictures are working again.
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    1973 StarCraft SS 16 Restore

    I'm back just and got the boat squeezed into my garage so I can start the tear down. I tried again to add pictures but the site is still not allowing. I will keep checking and add pictures when the site allows. Thanks for all the help so far I'm sure I will be asking more questions as I get...
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    1973 StarCraft SS 16 Restore

    Ok that sounds good, so 2 flat side up 2x6 on either side of the keel and then 2 more 2x6 bunks further to the outside. Do you have keel rollers between the 2 center bunks or is that not needed since those bunks would be close together? I know not to use PT so will untreated pine 2x6 carpeted...
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    1973 StarCraft SS 16 Restore

    I'm planning to start on the boat in the next few weeks but am trying to get my trailer sorted. The trailer it came on is an old roller trailer in pretty rough shape. I have heard that rollers are not the way to go and can damage the aluminum hull. I have another trailer from my neighbor a Load...
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