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    1972 Johnson 65hp gearcase gaskets

    I've got a 1972 Johnson 65hp outboard model 65ELS72S and I'm going to start the winterization process. I understand the solenoid wire routing process (although the thought of doing it is giving me anxiety!), have the correct lube, and new drain plug washers enroute. I cannot, however, find a...
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    Oil on outside of spark plugs

    I removed the spark plugs from my 1972 Johnson 65hp (65ESL72S) outboard last night to see how they fared after mondays outing and noticed a bit of oil on the outside of the plugs. Maybe a drop or two of oil on the top plug, about 4 drops on the middle plug, and dripping off the bottom plug...
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    Negative aspects of decarb process?

    Has anyone experienced problems created by the decarb process aside of the smoke screen? I'm wanting to decarb my 1972 Johnson 65hp and I've read one experience where the carbon removed was more or less sealing a head gasket and the engine subsequently failed. I'm aware that if the carbon was...
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    Sea Foam-What's in a name?

    For those of you, and I'm soon to be included in this group, that use Sea Foam Deep Creep to decarb your engines you should know that Deep Creep is no longer just pressurized Sea Foam. There is now a specific product called Sea Foam Spray that is pressurized Sea Foam...
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    Why not pressure treated plywood?

    Why should I not use pressure treated plywood for the deck of my boat? Why go through the expense and labor of epoxying the floor when it's on fresh water maybe once a week for the 4 months of boating (read: not stored in the water and used daily) and the American Wood Protection Association...
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    Steering wheel question

    I have a 1972 Starcraft Super Sport and I'm wondering if anyone can tell me about the process of replacing the steering wheel. I'm going to go with a smaller diameter so I can actually SIT in the drivers seat. I popped the cover off of it today and it looks simmilar to an automotive wheel...
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    Steering trim tab adjustment

    I've got a 72 Johnson 65hp 65esl72s motor on my 1972 Starcraft Super Sport. The original trim tab was broken and causing a hard pull to the right(which I figured out after visiting then joining this forum). The original part number 0316961 is no longer made but part 0316981 is a perfect fit...
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    It's the little things

    The wife and I are going out on the boat first thing tomorrow after the kids get on the bus, so I took the time to make sure everything is perfect with the boat today. You know the drill...towels, cooler, drinks, food, gas etc. the went to the gas station and filled the 6 gallon tank that was...
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    Solder vs mechanical fasteners

    I've read on this forum and in other places that boat wiring is not to be soldered, but rather wires are to be joined by mechanical fasteners. Aside of "industry standards" (which in MY profession are often set by manufacturers and vendors rather than those of us with our keesters on the line)...
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    Transom replacement HIN???

    I'm doing a "baby step" rejuventation on my 1972 16' Starcraft Supersport. (It's too cherry to completely restore....wife's grandfather kept it pristine) Anyway my question is this: When replacing the transom what is the proper procedure to deal with the engraved HIN in the stock transom...
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