Recent content by HappyOurs1

  1. HappyOurs1

    Idling Question (How slow for How Long) Can one Idle a 70Hp?

    I have a 1974 Johnson 70Hp Model (70ESLR74M) Saltwater Edition on a 1964 Evinrude Sweet Sixteen TriHull. I want to go fishing with this setup without Kicker about 12 Miles/ 20 Kilometers from home. I have tested the Engine @ slow speed in gear where the motor wont stall @ about 2.5 - 3.5 Knots...
  2. HappyOurs1

    1964 Evinrude Sweet 16 Boat (Small Leak)

    Re: 1964 Evinrude Sweet 16 Boat (Small Leak) I have an update on recent findings. Weighed the Boat w/seats only, Motor, Trailer, etc. Weighed in @ 870Kg - 1918Lbs Boat weight is a little grey. Magazine clipping...
  3. HappyOurs1

    1964 Evinrude Sweet 16 Boat (Small Leak)

    Re: 1964 Evinrude Sweet 16 Boat (Small Leak) Pics as Promised
  4. HappyOurs1

    1964 Evinrude Sweet 16 Boat (Small Leak)

    Re: 1964 Evinrude Sweet 16 Boat (Small Leak) Thanks for the Reply Chris1956. Quoted from the attached safety brochure from the Flotation paragraph. Being a bit skeptical of something printed from the 1960's (Could it still be possible to water log this type of foam?) I will snap a few photos...
  5. HappyOurs1

    1964 Evinrude Sweet 16 Boat (Small Leak)

    Recently Got myself one of these boats. Have tons of material relating to them, their construction, etc. I have had the boat out on the water now a hand full of time testing the motor etc, I lowered the trailer as to level out the boat and found in good weather the last few days a small drop of...
  6. HappyOurs1

    1974 Johnson 70Hp Power Shift 2 -Loop Charged Motor Specs

    Re: 1974 Johnson 70Hp Power Shift 2 -Loop Charged Motor Specs Awe Jimmbo.... you dont like my boat?:( Thanks for the link to the articles & Engine Specs! No Power Tilt.... Pin is in the First (Closest to Transom) hole. Also it is rusted in so bad that I would rather ship it to you than try to...
  7. HappyOurs1

    Sacrificial Zinc's (When Are they Needed?)

    I recently Purchased a1964 Evinrude Sweet 16 that hasn't been in water for 10+ years. During rebuilding the Water Pump, etc... I removed the Sacrificial Zinc's from the Motor. They appeared to have deteriorated quite a bit. My Question is: Should I put them back on, buy new ones, or since my...
  8. HappyOurs1

    1974 Johnson 70Hp Power Shift 2 -Loop Charged Motor Specs

    Re: 1974 Johnson 70Hp Power Shift 2 -Loop Charged Motor Specs Thanks for the replies, What is the best way to gauge if the boat is water logged? Its in factory like condition from what I can tell. Floor is Fiberglass, possibly over wood. There is only one spot where wood is exposed (Up front...
  9. HappyOurs1

    1974 Johnson 70Hp Power Shift 2 -Loop Charged Motor Specs

    I recently purchased the above motor. Model# 70ESLR74M Work Done: Water Pump (Impeller) Rebuild kit Installed Changed Gear Case Lube New Plugs (Installed New Champion UL77V) Previously NGK Standard type plug Carburetor Tear Down & Rebuild (All components looked clean and as new compared to new...
See more
Top