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    1970 johnson 60hp voltage question and more!

    What kind of voltage should the alternator on a 1970 60hp johnson put out? I'm not having any issues but I was just curious? My newer boat battery sits at about 12.5 volts normally, when I start the motor it drops like normal and once the engine is running, the voltage reads about 12.35 volts...
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    1970 60hp Johnson click but no start

    My boat restore is done and it was time to put the boat in the water today to test her out. I wen't to start it (fully charged battery) and it cranked like normal, I tried for about 10 seconds then remembered I didn't squeeze the bulb a few times. I go to start it again and it just clicks...
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    Boat seat bushing/base questions

    No Title I can't remember if I tried switching the front seat (aluminum post, seat, bushing ect) to the back seat base to see if it still does it. If it still does it, I would assume it is the base itself, possibly worn on not secured level? Anyways, here is the boat all done. It's not a "pro...
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    Boat seat bushing/base questions

    I'm essentially done with my 85 Starcraft FM-160 project but I'm not happy with the seat bases that came with the boat. They essentially look identical to ones I linked below but are solid plastic. The bases do not appear to be broken or worn really. The boat came with aluminum tubes (not...
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    1970 johnson 60hp controls not very smooth

    The boat is a 1982 Starcraft. There is no kinks or any sharp bends in the cable that I can see but there is also no loop in the cable before it enters the motor. When I say you can move throttle on the motor easily, that is with the cable attached. My point there is it is not bound up on the...
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    1970 johnson 60hp controls not very smooth

    The controls on my Johnson all work fine (hydro electric shift) but the throttle and high idle lever are really hard to move, at least, harder then I've been used to on other boats. The cables don't appear to be bound up or anything, it just seems like inside the controls needs some oil or...
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    Anyone ever use this outdoor carpet adhesive?

    Its Henry 263. I know this topic has been beaten to death but the stuff I want to use (DAP Weldwood outdoor carpet adhesive) is impossible to find in my area. I called every hardware store, big box store ect and no one carries it. The carpet I ordered (marine rubber backed 20oz) will be here by...
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    1970 60hp johnson, fails pressure test (leaking seal)

    So after a long discussion on this board, I realized the generic "type c" compatible lower unit oil I bought is not compatible with my hydro electric shift 1970 60hp johnson. I wen't to my local dealer and he actually had the premium blend johnson/evinrude oil that is specifically for hydro...
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    Need advise on how I should put a new deck on a 16' starcraft

    No Title Well, I got the entire deck done this weekend. Wow, what a total pain in the butt but at least its done. I did two layers of 1/2" marine plywood on the top deck so its extra stiff. The rest of the floor is also very solid so I'm happy with that. All the wood has been treated with deck...
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    Need advise on how I should put a new deck on a 16' starcraft

    please excuse my crude drawing but I made it to better communicate my question. I have a 82 startcraft 16' that I am redoing. I have the old floor completely torn out and cleaned up. The old floor was installed from the factory like option 1 in my drawing. In my picture, the green "boards" are...
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    Any reason why I shouldn't use this lower unit oil?

    I found this in the manual. Apparently there is more to just "Type C". So I should drain my LU and find some "type C" that specifically states that is for use in electric shift or just use some Dexron ATF. Is the dexron atf really a good alternative? Don't want to take any chances...
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    Any reason why I shouldn't use this lower unit oil?

    I checked the website and here is the data sheet. It is a 85w-90 weight oil. It says it's compatible with Type C, I just want to make sure that there weren't horror stories with this stuff claiming that it works with type c fluid. I've used Mystik products for years and they seem to make pretty...
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    Any reason why I shouldn't use this lower unit oil?

    My local fleet farm sells Mystik brand lower unit oil. On the back it states that it is compatible with OMC type C. My 1970 60hp johnson uses type c. Any reason why I shouldn't use this as opposed to the super expensive oem stuff?
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    Want to add tell tale (pee hole) on a 1970 60hp johnson

    Alright guys, I got it all hooked up. I just used some clear tubing I had laying around. What do you think?
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    How to test the temperature switch

    I looked at the switch again and I only see one wire coming out of it? Here is a picture of the replacement part which clearly has two wire coming out of it. What am I missing?? The only wire that is coming out of it is the tan wire. Was this part changed at some point? Would the ground wire be...
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    How to test the temperature switch

    My 1970 60hp johnson has a warning light on the control box if the engine gets too hot. I am in the process of adding a tell tale (thanks for the help with that guys) but I want to make sure that the warning light works too. I have located the switch (item# 74) on the power head group and it...
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    Any difference between a 1970 and a 1971 60hp johnson?

    Title pretty much sums it up. I can't find a manual for a 1970 60hp johnson (what I have) but I can find an original johnson manual for a 1971 johnson that covers 60hp. Is there any difference and will that manual work?
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    Need help finding information on a tilt trim actuator

    So the boat I bought had a tilt trim actuator laying in the back of it with all of the wiring. I hooked up power to it and it works fine, it goes all the way up and down. I can barely make out the serial number but I'm pretty sure it is #0173946 and it is made by Prestolite. I am not sure what...
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    Want to add tell tale (pee hole) on a 1970 60hp johnson

    So I did some searching and found some generic instructions on how to do it. Does anyone have any specific instructions on exactly where/how to do it on a 1970 60hp johnson? I get the idea that you want to tap into the water jacket (as high as possible) tap with 1/8" pipe thread, then install a...
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    Might buy a 1970's 60hp VRO johnson with boat/trailer but I have some questions

    I have the opportunity to buy a 1970ish (he is not sure the exact year) 60hp VRO johnson. I would get a 16' starcraft and trailer with it which I don't need (already have a boat completely done just needs a motor, controls and steering). The price would be $750 for everything. This is what I...
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