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  1. Berdink

    What kind of boat is this?

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    XD100 Full Synthetic Light Amber Color

    I was a little worried that I grabbed the wrong can. I've been using Pennzoil mineral 2-stroke oil, but I figured I'd try full synthetic with my new to me 1994 Johnson. It wasn't much different in color when mixed. So I mixed one gallon of Full Synthetic and one gallon of the Pennzoil mineral. ...
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    Flywheel Re-install

    I wanted to make sure I'm going to reinstall the flywheel correctly. . I read some threads about lapping, but I understood that to only be required when trying to pair up a new flywheel to the existing crankshaft. . The OMC Manual just says to clean it with their product. Others suggest acetone...
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    Another "Joe Reeves" method question...

    If I know without a doubt the TDC mark on my 1994 Johnson 90hp v4 Crossflow flywheel is accurate because I checked it to make sure. Can I use the "Joe Reeves" method to verify timing on this motor? . I disconnected the cables. I opened it up to where the carburetors are fully open, the roller in...
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    Top Dead Center Tool -DIY

    I made my own, but my distance between mark A and mark B is 5 inches. My TDC Mark on my flywheel and pointer line up just like they should. . My thinking is my DIY TDC Tool works fine since all we're trying to do is find two reference points in the #1 pistons up travel and down travel. Then...
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    Linkage Slop

    1994 Johnson 90hp v4 Crossflow. . The throttle Linkage has about 1/4 to 3/8 play. See video. It might be hard to see it, but the plastic outer piece that I'm pushing and pulling allows the inner piece to slide in and out about 1/4 to 3/8. . Is this normal? It makes quite a difference in idle...
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    Water Leaking Near Exhaust Plate - V4

    When I rev it up, water sprays from behind the exhaust plate. See pictures. It's also coming out around some of the screws, and appears to be a gasket issue. . Is this gasket a big deal to replace? .
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    Does this Belong to a 1994 V4?

    Does this look like anything that belongs to a 1994 V4? While I was working on my thermostats on my 1994 Johnson 90hp v4, I came across this on the ground right below the motor where I was working. To me it looks like an electrical connector of some sort. .
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    V4 - Minimize Chances of Broken Rings

    I've read threads where ones say the V4's are prone to rings breaking - catching on the cylinder walls where there's openings. . Is there anything I can do to minimize that happening? Like an additive like yamalube or mixing a stronger oil to fuel ratio, or....?
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    BAT 1, BAT 2, ALL Switch

    I'm sorry I'm just asking this right out. I did do a Search, and I think I have it. Short and Simple: If I have my Battery Switch on ALL, can I switch to 1 from ALL, or from ALL to 2, and never lose power to all my stuff? Can I switch it from or to 1, 2, or ALL and not lose power to my...
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    Sputtering Johnson V4 90hp - 1994

    I have a new to me 1994 Johnson 90hp V4. . It started real nice and ran real nice when I first heard it run. When I ran it more at home, it sputtered some off and on. . I did a strong mix of seafoam to see if that would clear things up. . It didn't. I read up on the Link & Sync and got...
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    80's OMC Controls - Trim Switch

    Does anyone have a link to a new trim switch? Or an aftermarket one that fits?
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    Model Tag - Protection

    I see so many threads where someone can't figure out the year of their Johnson because the model and serial number tag is missing. While shopping for a motor, two I went to look at were missing the tag. . I just bought me a Johnson, and it still has the tag. It's not a riveted metal tag, it...
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    Transom Reinforcement

    Anyone know of a thread, or ideas for how to reinforce a transom on a 18 foot StarCraft? . I did a forum search but didn't find anything. I googled it and read some suggestions for adding more knee braces, but I just don't see where you'd attach more knee braces on the boat bottom of an aluminum...
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    Tiller Main Motor

    My kicker works fine as a tiller because it's mounted up higher on the transum. But my main motor has controls and has a 20 inch shaft. . It seems to me with our StarCrafts and the depth of the splashwell, and how low our main motors sit, that you'd need at least a 24 or 25 inch shaft to mount...
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    Late 70's to Late 80's - Worth shopping for?

    Hello, My 84 Suzuki 75hp lower unit is now shot. Parts support is dead. . I'm shopping for a used 50hp to 70hp outboard for my 1967 StarCraft. . I'm reading that a Late 70's to Late 80's Johnson/Evinrude has a lots of parts available. Used, NOS and aftermarket. . I'm good with a wrench. . Am I...
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    Bottom Bunks and Rust-Oleum Paintjob

    Any recommendations for a surface material for trailer bunk boards that support the bottom of a StarCraft boat that is kind to a Rust-Oleum paint job? . Has carpet been working out good for you, or is there another product that you have had good success with - that's been easy on a Rust-Oleum...
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    Bow Mount Trolling Motor on StarCraft

    I found this old thread, https://forums.iboats.com/threads/anyone-have-bow-mount-trolling-motor-on-16ss.650450/ . But I'd like to see more pictures of ones on the bow of a StarCraft. . Also, what size thrust with size boat do you have, and how's it been working for you? . Oh, and what length...
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    What Thrust Size Trolling Motor?

    What Thrust Size Trolling Motor are you running with your 16 foot or larger aluminum StarCraft?
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    Rotate Impeller on Occasion

    I replaced my impellers on both my Suzuki and Yamaha today. I haven't started either since about October. I noticed the fins are more bent on one side. Im wondering if it would be a good idea to rotate the Impeller 180 degrees on Occasion. That way you trade off which fins are compressed on...
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