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    Time sert length

    I'm hoping to get advice on installing a pair of time serts in my lower unit drain and vent holes. The engine is an '82 70hp, J70ELCNB. The vent hole is stripped (currently helicoiled) and the drain is on its way to being stripped. I'm looking for a more robust installation than helicoils. I...
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    iboats blocking VPN servers?

    I'm mostly just curious about what this issue may be, no big deal. Sometimes the site will timeout before rendering when I'm connecting through a VPN service. Is this intentional? Is it a proactive defense against malicious actors? It's easy enough for me to switch servers, but many folks have...
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    J70elcnb air box gasket leak

    Howdy guys, I have a question about this air box gasket that leaks fuel-oil mix when tilted up for travel/beaching. I've replaced the gasket, and it still leaked. Replaced it again and used some "fuel resistant" gasket maker at the bottom. It still leaks. I suspect that stuff does in fact break...
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    Starcraft on C-list/ebay!

    That hardtop Chieftain is great. $8500 with a new Yami is more than fair...awesome find there. He did a nice job for sure:
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    18' 1969 Offshore V restoration

    Nick, I really like the Tundra. The 1st gens are somewhere between a Taco and a 1/2 ton in size, cost less than a same vintage Taco, and can tow 5K without a WD hitch (7K with one). The 4.7 will go forever if you change the t-belt every 100K. Look for one with a replaced frame if you want to...
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    18' 1969 Offshore V restoration

    Yeah Nick! That's a hog! Great to see you and the offshore doing what you do! I feel like every day of boat fishing is a paid bonus in these cheap yet great old starcrafts. I'm still rocking my old 70hp too. Andy
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    Rough and ready '74 Starcraft Chieftan 18' rebuild

    We even have hats! February is dicey with the ice and all :smow:
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    '82 70 HP "nature of the beast?"

    I've done a fair amount of research before posting this, but I can't seem to get a definitive answer. So, here goes. I just rebuilt the carbs on this engine, including new floats and needle valve assemblies. It runs great. The issue I'm having is that there's a small amount of fuel mix dripping...
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    Bow mount trolling motor on cuddy cabin boat?

    Hey all. I know there's an electronics sub that includes trolling motors, but this isn't an electrical question. Also, apologies for this wall of text. You can skip to the bottom for the condensed version :blah: Here goes: I have an 18' aluminum cuddy ('74 Starcraft Chieftain), and it's...
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    About to pull the trigger on a new Tohatsu, but...

    As the title states, I'm getting close to purchasing a new Tohatsu kicker. It's for an 18+' aluminum cuddy with a canvas top, so it's got some windage consideration, therefore eliminating the single cylinder 6. So I'm trying to decide between the 8 and the 9.8. The only reason the 8 is a...
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    Looking to install autopilot, question about plotter link.

    Hi, I'm 99% certain that I'll be installing a Raymarine ev-200 for my mechanical steering rig. I know from other guys trolling the same lake that it works well for my needs. The question I can't find an answer to is whether or not this unit requires a chartplotter/GPS link. I've been using...
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    '82 Johnson 70hp, I need a part # (with pics)

    Hi, I sucked up some weed the other night and had an overheat situation. I just rebuilt the water pump, replaced t-stat and gasket, and checked compression which is good and consistent. I do have a head gasket just in case. It's running fine now, but....the main problem was that the heat blew...
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    Carb fuel line size for j70elcnb

    I'm about to do a fuel pump and carb rebuild on this engine and I'm having a hard time determining the fuel line size that runs from the t fittings to the carbs. It's the second carb rebuild in two years so I think those old ones are the culprits. Thanks!
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    Good application for coil-over shocks?

    Greetings, I've got a rear suspension question for you guys. I'm going to be towing a ~2000 lb trailer/boat package with an older Jeep XJ Cherokee, 4.0 with AW4 auto, it will have a transmission cooler added when I do the hitch. It's got OEM leaf springs in it, which are fine. It still rides...
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    Downrigger sliders for the uninitiated

    Greetings. I just got my first pair of manual downriggers installed, and I'd like to figure out how to get a couple more lures in the water without adding extra poles/lines. As I've never really done this type of fishing, I'll likely just start with one lure per rigger, but I'd like to know...
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