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  1. Boss Hawg

    1977 175HP Johnson

    Senario- Deceint pee stream on muffs at point of sale- Seller said he just installed new water pump- Got it home & same pee stream on muffs- Decided to put in test tank before trip to lake----NO PEE STREAM Put on muffs while STILL IN TANK & again got deceint Pee stream - Took off muffs & still...
  2. Boss Hawg

    Help Finding Part?

    I'm having trouble finding a Johnson air silencer cover for a 1977 175HP:( Anybody help me out? :redface:
  3. Boss Hawg

    Ranger 375V Steering Box Question

    Was under the dash/console of my new to me 1983 Ranger installing a radio today & noticed two black plastic tubes coming out of the steering box, they are about 12" long & 3/8" ID with a slip on cap on each one :confused: Anybody tell me what they are for? I cant see any use but since Forrest...
  4. Boss Hawg

    Steering Cable Replacement

    I have a 1983 Ranger with a 1977 Johnson 175hp on it- Steering is TIGHT so i assume the cables (2) need replaced :( Anyone steer me to the best (cheepest) place to get them :confused: I think? i can install them myself- Before the "Local" thing is brought up my local Johnson dealer petty much...
  5. Boss Hawg

    Hot Foot- Pros/Cons

    Just bought a Ranger 375-V that has a Hot Foot - Any pro & con remarks are welcome :rolleyes: This is my first to try & a little unsure of it, it'll be next weekend before i get to try it out so i guess i'm asking those who have experence with them to tell me what to exspect & give some advice...
  6. Boss Hawg

    Jack Plate?

    Just picked up a 1983 Ranger 375-V 20' Bassboat that has a 10" jackplate with a 175hp Johnson bolted to it - Question is what is (if any) the purpose of having the Jackplate :confused: Don't have anything against the looks or anything- just dont understand the usefullness of it :rolleyes...
  7. Boss Hawg

    Tach Problem

    Just got a 1987 Johnson 110hp & sometimes the tach works & sometimes it doesn't - Wires to & from look OK- Best place to start to find problem :confused:
  8. Boss Hawg

    Nothing To Report

    Just had a very nice day at one of my Texas lakes today & i was amazed & very pleased (kind of shocked really) that 100% of boaters,PWC users were on top of their game :D BUT i did'nt catch not one dern fish :mad: :D:D
  9. Boss Hawg

    Best Automatic Bilge Pump

    For under $100 sized for a 16' Bass Boat :confused: Don't need a real high output- Would like your input & opinions :cool:
  10. Boss Hawg

    Tilt/Trim Switch Question

    OK, i know from personal experence that if one or more of my 3 T&T switches get really wet it will cause my motor to do what it wants as far as up & down (mostly up :confused:) Saturday i was caught in a real bad downpour & had to beach for 3 hrs:( All the way back to launch (in very rough...
  11. Boss Hawg

    ? On Proper Use/Aerator System

    First i don't really use my aerator/live wells but i just got the pump working yesterday ( i'm a bit nuts when something don't work) & i realized i'm really not sure exactly how to use it :confused: Do you put the plug in & turn the pump on to fill it, then pump fresh water in it every so often...
  12. Boss Hawg

    Sign (Picture) Of A Problem?

    Noticed this spot of some sort of leakage/seepage (one on top) Its dry now of course & looks the same as the exsaust mess but not sure if it was wet or oily to begin with? Theres a very small spot on the other side too - Was hoping someone would know what it was & if this was something i needed...
  13. Boss Hawg

    I'm 59 Yrs Old

    And i still like stuff like this re-doing my boat :confused: Is there a cure :(
  14. Boss Hawg

    Someone Please Explain

    Why after you work on you motor to the point of having it "perfect" & it runs great & starts at the "touch of the key" 9 times out of 10 that one time out of the ten in the middle of the lake it gets stupid & it don't want to start :confused: I've done everything i know but that once in awhile...
  15. Boss Hawg

    Little more Starcraft

    Gone a little farther on my restore on my 1987 Starcraft 160 Texas Thruster :D Radio added with waterproof cover & finished my motor + new seats :cool: [/IMG]
  16. Boss Hawg

    Hub Size Difference

    Is there any noticeable or strenght difference in useing a 13x19 instead of a 14x19? The 14x19 was doing great but it got trashed & i found a deal on a 13x19 & money is a issue , i know what the seller will say :rolleyes::(
  17. Boss Hawg

    Pee Stream/Water Pressure Gage

    What do (or would you) trust most?
  18. Boss Hawg

    Crazy Cigerette Lighter

    I put a new Lighter in my boat & wired it direct to my cranking battery - When i push it in with everything shut off (key off) my gas gage goes to full :confused: With engine running it makes the gage move a little also, soon as it pops out gas gage retuns to proper position ------- Ideas? Would...
  19. Boss Hawg

    Plug Gap Question

    Thanks to a lot of great guys around here i've got my 1987 70hp Johnson running great :D One thing tho, I put Champion plugs in & gapped to .030 & when i troll around or just cruise at planing speed & then set more than 30 minutes or so it's a bit hard to crank:( Meaning instead of the normal...
  20. Boss Hawg

    Pennzoil Bad?

    Been buying my 2 stroke oil at my local Acadamey & Pennzoil is about half the price (per pint) of the other brand names ----WHY :confused:
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