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    Need help getting 85 Johnson 90 to start! Please

    Re: Need help getting 85 Johnson 90 to start! Please Here is the box. This purple wire is taped off. Does anyone know what it goes to? Then a dial above that. Is that an idle adjustment? I just don't want to open this thing up and a small explosion of springs and balls and cams ... Thanks
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    Need help getting 85 Johnson 90 to start! Please

    Im having a hard time getting this thing going. good comp, good spark, fuel??, timing?? when you turn on key i have power to primer solenoid... shouldn't it only be hot when you push key in? it acts like it wants to go but it wont run. thanks! :confused:
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    In search for an o/b finally!

    Re: In search for an o/b finally! Do any of you know what this is? A friend of mine dropped it off at my house to see if I could get it running...??? I don't even know where to begin :confused:
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    In search for an o/b finally!

    Re: In search for an o/b finally! Got her home! I checked the compression and I got 90 on 3 cylinders and 105 on the other...:confused: Is this normal?
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    Midwest newbie buys first love! '75 Super Sport

    Re: Midwest newbie buys first love! '75 Super Sport Was hoping to save or reuse this but doesn't look like I'm able to. Any suggestions?:rolleyes::D
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    In search for an o/b finally!

    http://desmoines.craigslist.org/boa/2553502127.html What do you men think of this deal? Any input greatly appreciated !:D
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    Midwest newbie buys first love! '75 Super Sport

    Re: Midwest newbie buys first love! '75 Super Sport I just couldn't wait... I went ahead and made my own locker. I screwed and epoxy'd some 3/4" for support to the bow decking and on both ends of the locker. I couldnt justify the cost vs down time on waiting for a Teak. :D
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    Midwest newbie buys first love! '75 Super Sport

    Re: Midwest newbie buys first love! '75 Super Sport I was wondering if/how the rest of you gents install a rod locker in the deck? You just cutting your own door, or buy a frame with door and install? :confused:
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    Midwest newbie buys first love! '75 Super Sport

    Re: Midwest newbie buys first love! '75 Super Sport Hey guys! I was able to get first sheet of decking down. Had to find the right combination of pre-drill so screws wouldn't strip/ break off. I'm glad I went with 3/4 ...
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    Midwest newbie buys first love! '75 Super Sport

    Re: Midwest newbie buys first love! '75 Super Sport Got a little work done! Able to get some noodlin done...added some flashing for rod locker
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    Midwest newbie buys first love! '75 Super Sport

    Re: Midwest newbie buys first love! '75 Super Sport Well finally got some time to work on the boat. The 'ol lady seems to be putting some pressure on...was looking to purchase another boat so we could go boating...I guess I'm gonna have to pick up the pace!
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    Midwest newbie buys first love! '75 Super Sport

    Re: Midwest newbie buys first love! '75 Super Sport Well got the splashwell etched and primed. Ready for paint. Transom is done. Ready to put back in. Drill the drain holes after transom installed?
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    Midwest newbie buys first love! '75 Super Sport

    Re: Midwest newbie buys first love! '75 Super Sport got her off the trailer! It appears that the PO had a little jackknife problem. Is this worth fixing up or should I look for a thanks for any inputdiff trailer. Have a guy that sandblasts just a few miles from me and he is reasonable...
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    Midwest newbie buys first love! '75 Super Sport

    Re: Midwest newbie buys first love! '75 Super Sport Appears these corners of the splashwells are starting to crack! Do they need welded?
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    Midwest newbie buys first love! '75 Super Sport

    Re: Midwest newbie buys first love! '75 Super Sport After a good power washin , her insides look as good as her outsides!
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    Midwest newbie buys first love! '75 Super Sport

    Re: Midwest newbie buys first love! '75 Super Sport Destruction begins!
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    Midwest newbie buys first love! '75 Super Sport

    Re: Midwest newbie buys first love! '75 Super Sport No motor, hull looks very pretty, interior is shot...no seats, transom needing replaced!
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    Midwest newbie buys first love! '75 Super Sport

    Well I decided to take the plunge! Picked up my first boat a couple days ago.
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