Seems like motor starved for fuel when throttle up like it's running very lean or not firing all cylinders. I throttle up and motor barely runs. Last time fishing my outing ended and I limped back to the boat ramp at perhaps 1/4 throttle but the handle was wide open. I replaced fuel to non...
When I bought the boat last fall I was told the Yamaha 50 hp motor was a 1991. I didn't know any better and took him at his word. As near as I can figure now it is actually a 1988. Here is the data plate from the motor. Am I right, is it a 1988?
This trolling motor came with a boat I recently bought. I'd like to know what year it was made. Also it's missing a pivot pad (see Photo) where can I get a replacement or where can I take it to get it repaired in Minnesota ?
1985 Starcraft FM160. It is a16' with 50 hp Evinrude, side console, flat floor with raised bow platform aluminum boat. This is my first project boat and it has been gutted. I will lay new flooring and build custom storage lockers and seating throughout as well as a new live well in the...
My 1985 Starcraft fm 160 is painted above the waterline and bare aluminum below. I want to clean the aluminum and repaint the upper hull. I've seen some products used on utube, jjvsbest and sharkhide for example, they do an amazing job but they talk about not using it on treated or anodized...
As part of my first boat project I am rebuilding and painting the 1985 Spartan roller trailer. The Axle is square and measures 1.25". The spindles are 1". The hubs have 4 holes and use bolts instead of a stud and nut. The trailer was previously painted and any data on GVW, etc, is gone...
Re: 1985 Spartan Single axle wheel bearings and hubs question
Thanks Bonz, I'm grateful for your input. I removed the springs and axle so I could clean them up a little. the springs popped right off. The left side has 2 clips and a hose clamp, the right side has 2 hose clamps. I'll for sure...
I don't know the year of my spartan classic trailer but the boat is a 1985 with a 16' Starcraft and I can only guess that the trailer may have come with the boat but, one never knows. Anyway as you can see from the photos the leaf springs on my trailer have one u-bolt. The pictures I see on...
Re: 1985 Spartan Single axle wheel bearings and hubs question
Wheels, hubs, axle and springs removed. Inner seals both sides blown. Inner bearings both sides corroded. Races and outer bearings both sides ok. I'll clean up the hubs, polish the spindles, install a bearing kit, new spring...
Re: 1985 Spartan Single axle wheel bearings and hubs question
Thanks to all for the information. A blown seal makes sense given the evidence. I looked closer at the other wheel and same thing. I read the stickey thing Silvertip wrote about hub sizes. I've been looking on the internet and at...
I want to change the wheel bearings or possibly the entire hub on my Spartan trailer boat project. I went fishing a few times with the boat this year before I started to restore it. One time the left wheel seized for about 20 feet before rolling again as I was leaving the local boat ramp...
I dropped the boat so I could work on the trailer as part of my boat project. There are some rust issues. Overall it's not too bad but there are some bad spots, mostly surface rust. I want to clean it up, rewire, new lights and paint etc. I'm looking for advice, pointers and other people's...
I have a Spartan trailer I'm going to fix up as part of my boat project. On the rearmost crossbar of the trailer I found an empty bracket. I don't know what it is for. I thought maybe it was a bracket for a keel roller or perhaps for a motor support. Anyone know?
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1972 Evinrude (Model #50273C) 50hp with selectric control (Push button fwd, neutral, rev) mounted on project boat, a 1985 Starcraft fm 160. Throttle cable removal from remote. Exploded diagram is misleading. It appeared to me the set screw is mounted from the rear but it actually is...
1972 Evinrude (Model #50273C) 50hp with selectric control (Push button fwd, neutral, rev) mounted on project boat, a 1985 Starcraft fm 160. Throttle cable removal from remote. Exploded diagram is misleading. It appeared to me the set screw is mounted from the rear but it actually is accessed...
