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  1. 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:
  2. 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
  3. 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:
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. Boss Hawg

    I'm 59 Yrs Old

    And i still like stuff like this re-doing my boat :confused: Is there a cure :(
  8. 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...
  9. 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]
  10. 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::(
  11. Boss Hawg

    Pee Stream/Water Pressure Gage

    What do (or would you) trust most?
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. 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:
  15. Boss Hawg

    Know What Reall Burns My Grits!!!

    Pull up to a East Texas Boat ramp to load & the area where you "beach" to gather your tow truck & trailer is covered with idiots with fishing poles, lawn chairs & rug rats completely covering the area & kids are swimming in front of the launchs so you have to "park" you boat in mud & walk 100...
  16. Boss Hawg

    Boat Wiring Diagram Availible?

    Is there anywhere to find a wiring diagram for a 1987 Starcraft fiberglass bassboat 160V:confused: I bought it with a spiderweb of wire under dash & have managed to rewire the major things but still would like to bring it all back to original :( As always appreciate any & all help & advice :)
  17. Boss Hawg

    Bimini Tops For boats Not Equiped For Them

    Anyone made or made fit a nice top for shade only on their boat that was'nt designed for such a thing :confused: I have a 1987 Starcraft BassBoat that the wife & I sould sure use one one, we mostly just fish for catfish & crappie anyway so we set still a lot & not all that much "casting room" is...
  18. Boss Hawg

    Went To Champion Today???

    Changed my NGK's to Champion QL77JC4 gapped at .030 today in my 1987 Johnson 70hp - Thought it'd was'nt going to start - had to really "choke" it several times to crank it :confused: It finnially did & ran fine (on muffs) Question is should i give them a chance in the water this weekend or is...
  19. Boss Hawg

    Changed My Pitch

    Went from a 13 3/8x17 3 blade to a 13x19 3 blade on my 1987 16' Starcraft fiberglass bassboat pushed by a '87 70hp Johnson - I got 35mph @ 5500rpms & still had a wee bit more throttle left (room & lake activity prevented anything more at the time):( Am i in the neighborhood of what i should be...
  20. Boss Hawg

    Repair SS Prop?

    I have a 13 3/8 X 17 SS prop that has about 3/8" - 3/4" "chewed" off each of the end of the blades :( Is is repairable & if so cheaper than buying new prop? I just installed a aluminum for now but sure rather have a stainless on :cool: Thanks for help-
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