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    Tachs for 1980’s to mid 90’s Johnson Evinrudes

    Thank you
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    Poor boy link and sync?

    Never mind, I got info elsewhere. It’s called the joe reeves method if anyone else needs to look it up and do this
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    Poor boy link and sync?

    Crap, I can’t edit it. This phone is horrible for auto edits, and I’m just as bad at proofreading. I’m not looking to do a half-arsed job as a permanent measure. I’m wondering if I can do a fairly good job with a low buck method until I can get better set up or get someone to do a proper set...
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    Poor boy link and sync?

    Is there a way to do a ink and sync on a Johnny-Rude triples? I don’t have special tools such as a piston stop tool, tachometer and a test wheel. If the timing light is a standard automotive light, I’ve got that covered. I could make a piston stop tool from a spark plug base. in any case, is...
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    Tachs for 1980’s to mid 90’s Johnson Evinrudes

    I’m trying to buy a tachometer that will work with 1980’s and 1990 Johnson Evinrude triples. I’ve found some with “system check” lights that are 1996 and up. My newest motor is a 1995. Will they still work for rpm readings? The system check isn’t huge for me but I will be upgrading to even newer...
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    1986 Johnson 60 horse power - setting up idle?

    Thanks, no I’m reading up on that now
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    1986 Johnson 60 horse power - setting up idle?

    Wait, would running it without the air box make a difference?
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    1986 Johnson 60 horse power - setting up idle?

    I just ran it holding the carb linkage tight closed. Still ran fast. Perhaps not as fast as before. Previous owner might’ve messed around with the ignition timing? No idea
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    1986 Johnson 60 horse power - setting up idle?

    Yes
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    1986 Johnson 60 horse power - setting up idle?

    Hey guys, I just fired up motor I just went through. It starts and seems to want to run away. I’m nervous about it over-revving so I shut it down. It seems to gradually build and build slowly until running quite fast. Is this normal during cold starts? so questions; I don’t want to start...
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    Is there a better gear oil pump out there?

    Ah ok, I learned something today
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    Is there a better gear oil pump out there?

    I’ve got a stout clamp on it, but that silly little spigot is tapered. Why, I don’t know. um, aren’t you supposed to fill the bottom port until it seeps out the vent?
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    Is there a better gear oil pump out there?

    Ok now that is the ticket!!! I just picked up another one, the next time it fails I’m building one of these
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    No photos to show but spent 3-4 hours replacing rivets yesterday. We couldn’t get a few tight at the rib end locations. I’m going to have to make a bucking bar. My poor neighbours. I’m sure they were ready to shoot me from all the noise. I wore earplugs and my ears are still ringing. I still...
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    Is there a better gear oil pump out there?

    I don’t know what it is, but I can’t seem to find one that lasts. Is there a better gear oil pump out there? I pulled mine out to use it today and it would not pump oil all the way up the intake tube and into the hose. The steel threaded coupler seems to have lost its O-ring friction and the...
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    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    I did the white with blue nautolex. I think the white seat makes it pop.
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    Plywood floor replacement...Questions

    That’s what I did with my transom and will be doing with my floors. But I’m mechanically fastening in an aluminum boat. Are your floors supposed to be glassed in? Or are they non structural? I don’t know glass boats
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    How many boats is enough?

    That’s what I’m hoping!
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    How many boats is enough?

    I want a 3 boat family. Once I’m done my 16’, I want to take on a 22 aluminum cuddy and eventually a 30’ cruiser.
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    Plywood floor replacement...Questions

    You’re using the OTF method. Or Old Timers Formula homemade wood preservative. Designed to be topcoated with spar varnish etc. You might want to start over with fresh ply and save the OTF ply for another project or if you’re mechanically fastening it, simply finish with Spar and cover it with...
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