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I have a 1970 Johnson 85hp that has ignition problems. Upon looking for a "donor" motor for parts, I came across this ... looks to be altered using car ignition parts.
Has anyone ever seen this before? Does it work?
Thanks
I have a 1967 StarCraft StarChief 18.5 aluminum boat. It will be used for Bay Fishing ( up to 3' waves ) - and would like a cruising speed in the 30's ...
Question is, what would the minimum horsepower needed to do this?
The current engine does not run and I have never used this boat.
I...
I'm completely overhauling a StarChief that had 5 layers of paint and epoxy - overall terrible condition.
From the waterline up, I have stripped this boat completely to the aluminum. Everywhere. Including transom.
The bottom was at one time coated with some type of strong epoxy and painted -...
I'm completely overhauling my StarCraft StarChief - and I'm having problems with the engine (along with other issues, but thats a different story ((fun though)). This entire rig has been sitting since 2001 - however it does look like it was tuned up then.
1970 Johnson 85HP
Engine turns over...
I have a 1970 Johnson 85hp on a 1967 Starcraft StarChief
Motor has been sitting for a few years - it does appear to have newer coils and wires.
Engine will not fire when cranking over, nor does it appear to have spark (checked with a light).
However, if the key is left in the "on" position...
