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    1972 Johnson 65 hp Electric shift winter project.

    Re: 1972 Johnson 65 hp Electric shift winter project. Ok, i removed the head cover and head and here are some pics to look at : The springs and the thermostat will definatly have to be replaced, and the head gasket is definatly shot. The cylinders look ok, no major scratches, some...
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    1972 Johnson 65 hp Electric shift winter project.

    Greetings, After much consideration, reading these forums, and talking to the boss (A.K.A. the wife), i've decided to turn a boat anchor into a running motor. i have a 72 johnson 65ESL72S that looks like it's going to need a powerhead rebuild and has the typical shifting problems in the lower...
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    Throttle linkage for 1972 Johnson 65 HP 65ESL72S with Electric shift controls

    Hey all, Silly question, I have 65 HP 65ESL72S with Electric shift controls and i'm missing the throttle linkage parts needed to connect the cable to the motor. Now, i know i can buy the parts seperatly, but when i got to pay 15.00 for each screw, it adds up pretty quick. My question is, did...
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    Are any of these motors worth trying to get running or do i have a couple of anchors?

    Greetings, I aquired 2 outboard motors when i bought my boat ( the boat i think is headed to a date at the dump:( ) and i'm trying to decide whether or not to include them in the run to the dump or see if one of them is worth putting some time into to have a motor ready and waiting when i find...
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    Beginjning of a resto on a 71 Crestliner by Sgt. Schultz ( I know nothing!!)

    Re: Beginjning of a resto on a 71 Crestliner by Sgt. Schultz ( I know nothing!!) sounds like good advice, i'll have to do that in a few days though as it's supposed to rain starting tomorrow and I definitly want no more water in this boat!! lol Any ways, i said i'd post some pics as to what...
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    Beginjning of a resto on a 71 Crestliner by Sgt. Schultz ( I know nothing!!)

    Hello and greetings, My name is Jeff, and i'm looking for all the advice i can get from all the wonderful people on this forum. I've been reading alot about all the fun( and not so fun) projects here and i'm hoping to draw knowledge from all those who have done this before me. Let me start...
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    Another noob joins the boating world with too many questions

    Greetings, I got the itch this year to go out and get my first boat. So, i went out and bought what is supposed to be a 1967 crestliner, with trailer and 2 motors. I'm trying to verify the year and model of the boat, but cannot find any sort of number on the boat. I thought i'd post some pics...
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