Anyone know if the flywheel from a 77 115 evinrude is interchangable with a 73 115 johnson.<br />They use the same stator , cant find info for the flywheel . Evinrude has 581546 cast in the fywheel Johnson has 581044.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Mike
Built new transom. Two layers of 3/4 ply. I wet out both faces real good with epoxy and then mixed the batch for the adhesive coat (between the the two layers of ply). Well stupid me didn't use any filler to thicken the adhesive batch. So "A" face to "A" face laminated with out filler. Do I...
'73 Saf T Mate 16' tri hull<br />Will be using epoxy.<br /><br />Too many choices. Some questions on selecting the fiber cloth or tapes to use in different spots.<br />1.I've seen 1708 biax mentioned for stringers... is the matting on this the same matting that is NOT recommended for epoxy? Is...
About have the stringers removed from hulland ran into this. Very coarse weave in the fiberglass reinforcing the hull by the stringers. It looks like a natural fiber. Could this be? 1973 Saf T Mate tri hull.<br /><br /> pic of fibers <br /><br />Thanks, <br />Mike
Got the floor up on my project and found no foam in there.That was a suprise to me. Question is do I install some on the put back ? Why or wht not.<br />What is the difference in densities 2,4,6 etc. on the foams.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Mike <br /><br />pic of foamless hull
1973 Johnson 115<br /><br />Chapter 1...hehe<br /><br />$500.00 project boat.<br /><br />Seller says it won,t start. Ok whats wrong with it? "powerpack I think". "Been out a few times this year ran great". "Then no spark". Ok I can fix about anything.<br /><br />Chapter 2<br /><br />Got it home...
1973 Johnson 115<br />Champion web site lists two plugs for this motor.<br /><br /> champion page <br /><br />5828<br /><br />L77JC4<br /><br />Currently QL77JC4 are installed. Which is best? Why?<br /><br />Plug wires appear to be integral to coil. Can the plug wire be replaced.<br /><br...
After a summer on the water what is your take on the paint you used? I'm in the planning stages right now for a resore and paint project. <br /><br />project pic<br /><br />Thanks, Mike
Ok I try to be a good neighbor so no driveway decarb. Don't want to smoke the neighbors out.<br />Is the conservation officer going to come unglued ? Or do most of the solids that make the smoke settle in the water. First time for this and not sure what to expect.<br /><br />Thanks, Mike
Short term remedy to a tach' less boat. Sun super tach should work...right ? Left over from hot rodding days. 12 volt alternater system, 4,6,8 cyl.<br /><br />73 Johnson 115.<br /><br />Thanks, Mike
Is there a way to check the output pressure or volume of the water pump? Good preventative measure I would think. 1973 115hp johny.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Mike
I have water where it doesn't belong.Is this a gasket prob or what ? No symptoms that caused me to look , just trying to get a feel for this thing.Hooked up the muffs and started the motor and noticed water where it wasn't before. Water is a steady but not forceful stream. Does not run hot.<br...
Quick question for all you ignition gurus (sp).<br />It appears a new stator is in my future.Motor runs pretty good but the spark is fairly weak in my opinion. Did a quick once over and the leads from the charge coil appear to out of spec. Measured about 800 ohms . Removed the flywheel to take a...
Helo all. New guy on the pond here. Just bought a project...73 16' Saf T Mate W/ 73 115 Johnson.<br />and a 73 shorlander tilt trailer. Lauched the boat the other day and just floated it off with no problems. No problems bringing it back in either.Question is what are the benefits of a tilt...
