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    Where do I put the 'Muffs' or water hose into a 1969 'Starflite' Evinrude 100?

    The title says it all...I don't see any vents or screens on this engine like on my old one..so where does it suck the water in?<br /><br />Thanks!<br />Shawn
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    Model# 10069M3: 'Rude 100 starflite, looking for info:

    My dad has a friend who has a 100hp evinrude starflite w/controls, etc for $200. It was running 3 months ago when it was removed from a boat, and the boat was junked.<br /><br />is it worth the money?<br />Anything to look out for on it?<br /><br />I know it is selectric shift, or whatever they...
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    Can you modify outboards to increase HP like you can any other engine?

    Sorry for the stupid questions guys..I'm a youngster to most of you (19yrs old), and I am new to marine 2 strokes. <br /><br />I am most likely going to rebuild the engine I have (65ESL-72S 65hp johnson 1972), and figured if there was anything I could do, I should do it now!<br /><br />What, if...
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    Decided to disassemble and rebuild: Need some help! (65johnson again!)

    Tonight I had nothing better to do than tear into the mess of an engine I have. I decided I would AT LEAST disassemble it and see if it could be rebuilt, and possibly even go thru with it (if I can't find a cheap comparable outboard anytime soon).<br /><br />First things first, flywheel removal...
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    Chrysler 85hp, worth the money?

    I recently opened up the 65johnson I have and found the trashed piston, head, and cylinder. If you've been following my other post, you know what I'm talking about.<br /><br />Today I ran into a guy with an 85hp 1980 Chrysler, stainless steel prop, all controls, good compression, was running...
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    has anyone used 'Outboard Exchange' for parts?

    I was searching the web last night for a few older outboard parts (65hp 72 johnson), and ran across the outboard exchange. http://www.outboardexchange.com/ <br /><br />Has anyone used them? They seem to have just about every part I could need to rebuild my engine...<br /><br />I was also...
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    Will a 65hp Johnson piston and a 70hp johnson piston interchange? (same years)

    I think I have a bad piston/ring, and I have a pair of pistons out of a 70hp engine that are still good.<br /><br />Will they swap? Or are the pistons different?<br /><br />Just curious...looking ahead.<br />Shawn
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    When running the engine with muffs, how long should I leave the water on after..

    After I have been running the engine on land with the muffs on it, I was curious if it is possible to turn the water off too soon after you have killed the engine.<br /><br />For instance: Let's say I am setting idle, the engine is at normal operating temps, and when I am done...I kill the...
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    Engine has no hose to the 'pee hole', no pun intended!

    When I was messing with my engine today, and previously when I've had the cover off...I noticed that there is no hose running to the 'pee hole'...meaning that I can't tell if it is 'peeing'.<br /><br />I have a johnson Model#65ESL-72S,and it has other problems...but I'm working on those.<br...
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    Update on 65hp johnson: Help!

    Today I took it out for the first time, and when in neutral, it will free rev just fine, High RPM's, sounds good and clean, no missing, etc..<br /><br />Once it is in gear, it sounds like it is only turning about 1/4 throttle...even when you've got it all the way down.<br /><br />Also, if you...
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    Looking for a pic of a 2cycle engine running out of water (smoke)

    I am trying to compare the amount of smoke that my engine (65 Johnson) produces as compared to a good running engine of a similar size. I dont think it is abnormal...but just want to check. <br />If you have a pic of a 2cycle engine running w/muffs out of water, let me know.<br /><br...
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    Should I buy a new gas tank?

    the boat I just bought has a steel gas tank that says 'Johnson' on it, which leads me to believe that it was purchased with the engine (1972). <br /><br />From using it Over the years, I am sure that there is a ton of buildup in the tank...would it be a good idea to go ahead and get a new tank...
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    Planning on taking my boat out for the first time, help me make a checklist

    Don't count out the obvious! I've been on boats since I was old enough to walk (probably before that), but this is my first. I plan to take the boat out for the first time in the next few days (once the wind lays down and it warms a little).<br /><br />I am mainly taking the boat out just to...
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    Need help on 65hp Johnson. What was Sporadic power loss is now constant, any ide

    I just bought the boat. The previous owner said that it started acting up about six months ago. He would be cruising at full throttle, and the boat would suddenly fall on it's face, going from ~35mph to ~10mph. It would then occasionally jump back to full power, and then fall over again. He...
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    Pics from my last TX Coast outing:

    I went down their for one day, only because I was down their for work. But, I decided to leave extra early so I would get a chance to fish before I complete my job. Well, I'm glad I did!<br /><br />I was in the Rockport area, wade fishing off of Water St. in between the big Laguna Reef hotel and...
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    Looking for Boat Plans. Here's what I inted to use the boat for: Refer me please

    I live in Texas, and dont plan to live anywhere else, except possibly Florida. (Tampa/st.pete/desoto area)<br /><br />I live inland in texas, but I make at least 10-12 coastal trips every year, and do a good deal of saltwater fishing. I also fish several local reservoirs, rarely a river.<br...
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    How many people have built their own boat from plans? How many are in the proces

    I first got my eye caught on cvlengineer's boat...amazing! It's the 18ft center console, just what I need/want!<br /><br />Then, I went to the bateau website, and liked the flats boat even better, the phantom 18.<br /><br />How many of you have done this?<br /><br />I am a fairly experienced...
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    Getting a Title for a boat in Texas, 1968 Model

    I just bought a boat from my friend's father (not shady at all), and I was under the impression that all boats/motors have their own title.<br /><br />He gave me two forms, one for the engine, one for the boat. I was told to fill them out, take them to TPWD, and they would transfer it to my...
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    Bought my first boat! Who else has a Chrysler Boat (not engine)?

    Here's a pic, for what it's worth:<br /><br /> <br /><br />I paid $500 for it. The hull itself is in pretty good shape, anything that was obvious was patched with epoxy. The transom has no major problems (a few minor cracks on the inside, none on the exterior).They only appear to be stress...
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    is a 65hp engine from 1976 equal to a 65hp engine from 2003?

    Just out of curiousity...<br /><br />If I would take a 65hp engine from 1976 in perfect running order, and a 65hp engine from 2003 in perfect running order, would they both perform the same?<br /><br />I would imagine that the newer engine would have a lot less parisitic loss between the engine...
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