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  1. Swivelhart

    Towing with 88 Ford Crown Vic

    1988 Ford Crown Victoria? Ok! Obviously not the first choice for tow vehicle but my car died before winter and this is all I could afford since it was grandma owned with low miles. I have a 15ft Steury runabout and a 16ft Larson All american. Warm weather is here and I am itching to go out. I'm...
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    Too Slow?

    Just took my 1966 Larson All American 16ft out on the lake for first time. Runs great and purrs like a kitten. It has an OMC 120hp 4cylinder inboard outboard and when up on plane it doesnt seem that fast. It doesnt miss or bog or anything just doesnt seem fast. My guess is its doing about 25mph...
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    Removing Sticky Paint

    Wow, I hope someone can help me with this one. The previous owner of my 66 Larson all american had the boat painted for cheap. Obviously from someone who doesn't have a clue about painting anything except an old wooden go cart that you push down a hill. Here is the deal. they painted red over...
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    Which to sell?

    I have a 67 Steury 15ft runabout with a 66 Johnson 60hp outboard that runs good. Nice little boat. I also just picked up a 66 Larson 16ft all american with 120hp OMC and Electric stringer all in good running condition. Question is this: I don't need two boats and the wife won't allow it anyway...
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    Emblem Meaning

    I just bought an old 1966 Larson All American and noticed on the dashboard this emblem. I know it's a Larson but what is GM Boat Co? Any ideas would be appreciated. Maybe it has to do with the motor. http://i873.photobucket.com/albums/ab293/Ektorsketch/Old%20Boats/P1010518.jpg
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    65 Johnson 60hp part #

    I desperately need a part number for an impeller and lower unit seal kit. I have a 1965 V4 Johnson 60hp. I know I need to get a manual but funds are real tight at the moment. Also I assume it is a 1965 because the guy i bought it from thought it was a 63 but I saw a couple posts saying the 60hp...
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    Temperature guage for 1966 60hp Johnson

    Since my outboard has no telltail is it possible to set up an aftermarket temperature guage? It has the overheat light but would rather monitor before the engine becomes toast from a faulty light. Also what is the appropriate temp range for this engine?
  8. Swivelhart

    Service Manual Differences

    Is there any great difference between the factory service manual for a 66 Johnson 60hp and a 66 Evinrude of similar? The Johnson is $90 and the Evinrude Manual is $40.
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    60hp Johnson noises and top end

    I have a 66 Johnson 60hp V-4 on my 15ft Steury. The motor seems to miss a little as I am leaving the dock but then quickly smooths out when throttled to planing speed. I have been afraid to throttle the control as far as it will go until the other day. When I did it seemed to flatten out a...
  10. Swivelhart

    Epoxy for Windshield Crack

    Is there an epoxy that can be used on an old curved plexiglass windshield that is clear and will stay clear? There is an 8 inch crack with slight seperation that I would like to fix. I know it wont last forever but I do not have the cash for a new windscreen. Thanks!
  11. Swivelhart

    66 Johnson 60hp V-4 fuel pump repair difficulty

    I might need to replace the fuel pump diaphram on my outboard but would like to know the difficulty of this job so I am prepared. It is sold in a kit that looks simple but would like some advice.
  12. Swivelhart

    Fuel Connector seals

    Do the feul connectors at the tank and then at the outboard ever need replacing? I am referring to the plug in type with barbs (Johnson/Evinrude). Engine was choking up unless I sqeezed primer bulb then everything was fine.
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    66 Johnson 60hp v-4 telltale

    I am just wondering how much water I should see shooting out the back of my motor when first started. Saw some but not a garden hose flow. Thanks
  14. Swivelhart

    1966 Johnson 60hp V-4 Proper lower unit lube

    I have a 66 Johnson 60hp (VXL-12R). I am not sure what type of lube to use in the lower unit. Not sure if it is electric shift or not. There is a control lever on the side of the engine which makes me think it is mechanical shift but I may be wrong. Just want to use the right Lube!!! :(
  15. Swivelhart

    Cloudy windshield

    I have an old boat that is in great shape but the windshield is a little cloudy. What is the best method for bringing back clarity on what is probably Plexiglas?
  16. Swivelhart

    18' Steury runabout

    Re: 18' Steury runabout Just bought a 15ft Steury runabout and love it! Any tips on cleaning a windshield. No there is not a lot of room in mine either.
  17. Swivelhart

    1968 Steury Runabout Windshield cleaning

    Just bought this nice old runabout and want to get the windshield nice and clear again. I don't expect it to ever look like new but how do I polish the windshield to at least improve it. It is not that bad just a little fogged. Also there is a 6" crack that I want to fix. Is there a clear epoxy...
  18. Swivelhart

    Johnson 60hp V-4

    OK. Just bought a boat and love every bit of it. Took it out yesterday for the first time on the lake and it ran strong for 15 minutes and then started to die as if starved for fuel (you know the bogged down sound with loss of power). I had my wife squeeze the primer bulb on the tank before it...
  19. Swivelhart

    45hp Chrysler

    Any thoughts on a 45hp (roughly mid seventies) on a 15ft tri hull? Are these good engines, good performers? Or am I asking for trouble? really need to know asap because I am buying a boat tomorrow but want some reassurance. Any help thanks
  20. Swivelhart

    1968 Johson 60hp

    I am buying an older 15t runabout with a johnson 60hp on it. The boat runs strong with no issues except poor gas mileage according to the seller. Are these 60hp Johnsons reliable? I am assuming it is around the same year. Any help would be great before I purchase. One more question. I have the...
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