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    Carb Rebuild

    I picked up an old Glastron with a 90HP outboard Johnson from a co-worker. I have been able to the the motor to crank but it wont turn over. I have been told that the carbs probably need rebuilding. So far I have: 1. Replaced the spark plugs 2. Compression tested(all cylinders tested between...
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    Newbie Needs Help

    The motor 82' 90 HP Outboard Johnson. Motor has been sitting for a few years and I'm tryna get it started. When I turn the key the motor spins and cranks but doesnt start. Not sure what the issue is. I've read that you need compression, spark, and fuel to get the motor running. I did a...
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    Need help from the pros. Engine wont start.

    1982 90 HP outboard Johnson.... Was sitting in a coworkers yard for a few years. I am completely new to boating. I did some research here about how to get her started. Got some new fuel, Bought a new battery, put the key in and turned it..... ALL IT DOES IS CRANK. I kept trying and trying and...
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    Flooring repair

    Hey guys, I ripped out the rotted floor on a old Glastron I picked up from a coworker. As you can see the stringer in the middle is pretty bad. Is there any way I can fix this without fiberglassing?? I have never fiberglassed before but I have construction/home flooring experience. I...
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    Replacing floors/stringer

    Ripped out the floors on and old Glastron. Found out that inside the fiberglass of the middle stringer was all dust. Have no clue how to replace or repair. I was thinking of getting some would and using some construction adhesive to glue a new piece of wood inside the existing fiberglass class...
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    Rotted Transom?

    So I took some pictures and wondering what you guys think? I dont think it looks too good.
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    Should I try to start her?

    1982 Johnson 90 outboard. It has been sitting in this guys yard for years. I was thinking of charging they battery, replaces the spark plugs and lower unit fluid and trying to start her? What do you guys think? He said he let it run until it ran out of gas before it sat so Im thinking the carbs...
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    Stringer replacement

    Replacing the floors on a 1986 Glastron tri hull. After ripping out the old floors and foam I realized that the stringer that runs down the middle was rotted. The string was like wrapped with some kind of fiberglass or something and inside the wood was pretty much dust. I was able to take out...
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    Newbie motor help!! New to everything

    My coworker gave a his 1980 Glastron T-159 with 90HP outboard Johnson. The boat and motor have been sitting outside for at least 5-7 yrs. He said he fired up the motor 2 yrs ago in his yard. Before I go and put time and money into the floors and other things, I want to make sure the motor is...
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    NEED MAJOR HELP!!! Rookie here

    I picked up 17' ft Glastron with a 90HP Outboard Johnson Motor. My friends and I are going to fix it up and get it in the water. The thing is that we do not know anything about boats!! The boat has been sitting in his yard for years. He said he fired the motor up about 2 yrs ago and it ran but...
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