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  1. BonairII

    Water intrusion in Johnson 80hp LU...What parts do I need to replace?

    When I dropped the LU on my '67 Johnson 80hp, I noticed a lot of gear oil slime on the outside of the water pump housing etc. What seal is most likely the cause of this? I've changed the LU oil twice, so this is an ongoing leak.
  2. BonairII

    80hp Johnson now BOGS at WOT!

    Went to run the boat today. It was "lean sneezing" for some reason the other day, now it's bogging. I'm at a loss as to what the prob is now. All 4 cylinders are now firing, so that's not the prob. I took off the carbs and cleaned them again just to be sure no gunk clogged it up. Found...
  3. BonairII

    Broke steering clamp!! Need help fast!

    I could kill myself right now... I turned my wheel too hard while trying to dock and broke the clamp that holds the line(under the dash). Can I rig up some repair? Possibly clamp it or something? Can I buy the broken piece or am I stuck buying a whole new steering system?
  4. BonairII

    Fair price for 1967 Johnson Electric Shift parts?

    I've got a spare 1967 Johnson 80hp Electramatic that I'm using for parts for my '67 manual shift Johnson. I'm assuming that the lower units aren't interchangeable, so I'm going to part-out any parts I can't use. Anyone know what parts AREN'T compatible with my manual shift? I've got the...
  5. BonairII

    Need help wiring 1967 Johnson 80hp electric shift (See Pics!)

    Just picked up a 1967 Johnson electric shift today. I thought it was a manual shift, but after a 2 hour drive...I was taking the motor home regardless. Bought it for $175 (included controls and ignition console). PO was selling it because his kid burnt out the starter and he didn't want to be...
  6. BonairII

    How long is Stabil-treated fuel "good"?

    I just removed the bow mounted 12 gallon(I'm guessing) fuel tank from my boat to inspect/service it. First question....The tank contains about 8 gallons of stabil treated gas, how long is it considered "good"? Second: If I end up having to empty the tank of the gas(and I see sediment etc on...
  7. BonairII

    Fire damage to my 1967 Johnson 80hp. Need help (Watch video for details)

    Just picked up a 16ft Glasspar avalon today. Motor had a small fire(fuel leak pooled inside lower cowling and caught fire, but was put out very quickly). It has some burnt wires and I need to replace them. Aside from the obvious damage in the video....motor has always been serviced by the...
  8. BonairII

    How do I temporarily mount 35hp Evinrude in place of bolt-on 80hp ?

    Picking up my Glasspar on Friday...and want to mount my 1967 35hp Bigtwin on the boat while I get my Johnson 80hp figured out and running. The 80hp is bolted on the transom and my 35hp just uses a basic clamp transom mount. I can't just clamp on the Evinrude because I figure it's going to crack...
  9. BonairII

    Need advice on 1967 Glasspar w/ 1967 Johnson Super Seahorse 80

    I'm in the process of trying to sell my 14' Glasspar(w/ rotted transom) and came across a 1967 15'10" (i think) Glasspar Avalon w/80hp Johnson Took a look at the boat today and it's solid a hell. In really nice shape. Owner says that it was made after Larson took over Glasspar and has...
  10. BonairII

    Did I receive the wrong carb kit? Need help quick

    Just got my carb kit from marineengine.com I called to make sure it was the correct kit and they don't think it's the right kit for my motor. I ordered it blindly based on advice I got in my other thread. My serial # is 25930 - 24395 according to the rep my motor is a '57 not a '58. The...
  11. BonairII

    Need some transom repair ideas for my Glasspar Citation!

    I have a 1960s Glasspar Citation (I think that's the model). The splashwell has a crack(see pic), so I'm assuming that obviously there is a cracked transom under there. Also a lot of flex when when I raise the motor. I do not want to spend a bunch of money fixing it(cause I may only keep it...
  12. BonairII

    Can I link and sync my '58 Bigtwin WITHOUT removing flywheel?

    Been searching the whole "sync and link" thing (had a manual emailed to me by a 'friend', but pics are blurry). Can I adjust the throttle cam WITHOUT having to remove the fly wheel? Are there inspection holes in the flywheel that will allow me to get to the retaining screws. My motor isn't...
  13. BonairII

    Big problems with my Bigtwin? Running super rich, won't WOT (see pics, video)

    Took my Bigtwin 35hp on the water today. Starts fine and idles well, but will not throttle up. Could only go about 10mph on half throttle. If we gave it more throttle it bogged down. Took out the plugs and they were wet, of course. They were J4 plugs(J6 is the correct plug, I think)...
  14. BonairII

    I've got to choose between 2 used Evinrude motors. Which is the better bargain?

    I'm trying to choose between 2 different used boat deals. The Green boat has an older 35hp Bigtwin and is $750 bucks boat/motor/trailer The white MFG boat has what looks to be a newer 40hp Evinrude(anyone know the model?) and is $600 for boat and motor/trailer. Both sellers say that motors...
  15. BonairII

    Princecraft transom rehab. What size motor will it hold?

    Just acquired an old 16' Princecraft. I need to replace the wood on the transom (inside and outer piece) cause they are rotted. What's the best way(i.e bolts, screws, adhesive etc) to attach the wood to the transom? The inside of the transom has 2 support brackets(strakes?) and they need to...
  16. BonairII

    Where do I find gasket for my pressurized gas tank?

    My 3 gallon metal pressurized gas tank is leaking air between the handle and the tank itself. Are there gasket kits available or can I use something like gasket maker to seal it?
  17. BonairII

    How long can I leave gas in carb on my 1956 Fastwin 15hp?

    Normally, I run the carb dry when I'm done boating for the day. Occasionally, I forget to do it, though. Is it a big deal if I occasionally leave the gas in the carb for a few days until I take the boat out again? (I run Seafoam additive in every tank of gas).
  18. BonairII

    This trolling motor worth trying to fix?

    I got a Free Minn Kota Powermax 47lb thrust trolling motor today. It runs fine for a few minutes then it will squeal a bit and then stops. I opened up the motor and dumped out white corrosion stuff that looked like ash. The motor obviously had leaking issues cause it was sealed by silicone...
  19. BonairII

    1956 Fastwin 15hp oil dripping down the leg

    This is anything to be worried about?
  20. BonairII

    Can I remove this piece of PVC material from my transom?

    Can I peel this support piece back a bit to give me room for a trolling motor? I'm thinking about peeling it back and gluing some industrial velcro to the top edge of the transom and to the PVC support brace....so I can reattach the brace when the trolling motor isn't mounted. If this is a...
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