Good evening Gents! I have a new one I haven't come across before and needed some guidance from you fine people.
I hung a new to me johnson GT 150 off the back of my starcraft. Fired it up and it had a weak tell tale and no water coming out the exhaust holes and the buzzer was sounding. I...
So as some of you know I did a restore on this 18' Supersport and put an older 1978 140hp crossflow johnson on it. Its been a good engine, but I've been trying to find a 150hp looper to really max out this boat. I got a donor boat and am in the process of making the switch. Hoping in the next...
I have a LU available to me, it's over an hour away. Anyone versed with them enough to tell me if mine will swap out with the one available? I have a 1978 140hp V4, and the one available is unknown year 115Hp V4. Thank you!!!
So I have a 140hp johnson. Runs great, excellent compression been a great motor. The transom saver I use punched a hole in the side of lower unit. Is this a fixable repair? Or is the LU trash? I was considering trying to braze the hole with acetylene and aluminum brazing rods.
so I obtained an 18' SS that has been somewhat restored/ turned into a fishing boat. I want to rehab and make it more of a fish and ski. Some of you may remember my 16' SS restore. The information I obtained here was invaluable. Soooo here I am to steal ideas again LOL the previous owner...
Hey guys going to look at a motor for my starcraft. Guy says it's a 1989 140hp evinrude. Just curious if you all thought he was in the ball park. I know it's tough from one pic just curious thanks!!
Re: 1958 Johnson 35hp running on one cylinder
So I cleaned the points with all the carbon on it. And while inspecting the point with the carbon buildup I noticed that it looked like it wasn't hitting aligned. I'm wondering if that gap is creating an open spark allowing the carbon buildup. But I...
Re: 1960 Luger Matador Restoration
Wood on glass Im a complete novice with engines. It's inconsistent spark on the bottom cylinder while running whether cold or warm engine. Top cylinder is always getting spark. I removed the flywheel today and inspected the points one point is very clean the...
Re: 1958 Johnson 35hp running on one cylinder
Awesome reply!! Thank you so much for taking the time for that response!!! I removed the fly wheel today and visually inspected the points, one point is very clean and looks good the second point is completely full of carbon. I replaced the plug...
Re: 1960 Luger Matador Restoration
That picture is of my dad Frank Sr. He's doing the phone a friend. Mom go get us some spark plugs lol I come home for a boat trip and she's right back to taking care of me again LOL
Re: 1960 Luger Matador Restoration
So the splash went well! The boat floats and there's no leaks lol I did however have a couple of issues, First off I hooked the steering up backwards right was left left was right lol That's an easy fix though. However I did have some engine problems. The...
Im restoring a wooden run about. check out my restore thread 1960 luger matador. And I have a 1958 Johnson 35hp on the back. She starts good every time has good compression. But it's only consistently running on the top cylinder. Everyonce in a while both cylinders will fire and she goes like...
Re: 1960 Luger Matador Restoration
Well thank you very much!! And I do love it :) good luck with your future projects and hopefully you will be able to redo an ole woodie soon :D
I got the windshield on today and the MC #'s also. The windshield I think looks sweet!! Reminds me of one of those...
Re: 1960 Luger Matador Restoration
Sorry I have been slow on the updates. Work and life ya know. But I have been doing some work on her. I got the interior fitted and the carpet down. Sanded my epoxy on the deck and have three coats of varnish down so far. I also got the transom decal on, so I...
Re: 1960 Luger Matador Restoration
Been a few long days the past few days but its been worth it! Man it is really starting to shine now!! I did my pin striping with a good quality vinyl pin stripe tape. Like Doug Hodder did on his Malihini build. Malahini ski boat plans pic418i and it came out...
