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  1. chuckndiscs

    1982 90HP Outboard compression numbers - Eh?

    Re: 1982 90HP Outboard compression numbers - Eh? I finally bought a compression tester, results as they were looking at the powerhead: 120 psi 32psi 120 psi 112psi Looks like the top right cylinder is bad and the other three are good.... I took some pictures - OH MY GOD...
  2. chuckndiscs

    1982 90HP Outboard compression numbers - Eh?

    So my 82 90HP Johnson seems to have stutter issues from dead stop and at times dies going in to gear. Read that could be compression issues ( amongst other potentials...) so I borrowed a compression tester. The numbers are: Left - 58, 58. Right - 38, 0. OMG!!! What!? I'm not sure I am doing...
  3. chuckndiscs

    Hell Yes I did it!

    Good Day everyone! Good to see your typing fingers again! UPDATE: I took a long siesta this winter as my boat was in storage and I was severly depressed. Decided I had to "forget about it" or I'd wind up in some sort of mental recovery institution before the ice melted! Anyways, I am back...
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    1982 Johnson 90HP V4 Outboard Prop Seal Questions

    Good Day! So my '82 90HP Johnson OB is leaking gearcase oil from the prop area. Checked it out externally for cracks and found none. When I emptied it out last fall for storage there was milky oil and water in lower unit, so I knew I had a leak issue coming into the spring. When I got the...
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    Minn Kota CoPilot and 2003 Minn Kota 55lb PowerDrive NON-V2 compatible?

    I am looking at purchasing a bow mount 2003 Minn Kota PowerDrive 55lb trolling motor and in a separate sale, a Minn Kota Co-Pilot. What I am wondering is will the Co-Pilot hook up to and work on the 2003 PowerDrive NON-V2? The Trolling motor asking is $200.00 and the Co-Pilot asking is 100...
  6. chuckndiscs

    Who needs summer to go fishing in a boat!??

    I have found my calling! How can you NOT love this thing!!!! http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/spo/2072225899.html TO all you warm weather folks, we now have figured it out here in MN how to "properly" fish on the ice! :D ChuckNDiscs
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    Chrysloer Outboard on Starcrafts?

    Good Morning... So I am forever looking for more options for powering my boat. Found some really good deals on some older, yep I am going to say it, Chrysler outboards :eek::eek: 1973 130 HP $450 TnT http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/boa/2007220083.html 1979 115 HP $350 TnT...
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    1979 Evinrude 115HP compatible with 1982 Johnson 90HP?

    I have a 1982 Johnson 90HP with a bad cylinder. 3 cylinders measure out at 115 compression and the fourth is 75. Had a marine mechanic look at it, that I trust, and he said likely not just gaskets and rings but will need bore and refit or sleeving. I found a 1979 Evinrude 115HP that I could...
  9. chuckndiscs

    1974 Lonestar Aluminum 17'?

    Weird question for Starmada but I trust you all with information more than any folk out there in iboat land...seriously! You all know your aluminum (Starcraft, other boat grade aluminum, or beer can aluminum). I can't find squat on a 1974 LoneStar Alimonum hull 17' walkthrough. I can only find...
  10. chuckndiscs

    Question on engine

    So I'm continuing my motor replacement hunt... The starchief was a WRECK:eek: So I passed now working on this one... http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/boa/1940473980.html Were at 650.00. I'm mostly considering the 90 HP for my 16 foot SS BUT I may just consider keeping the 18.5 ft and run...
  11. chuckndiscs

    1972 Johnson 65 HP

    Are / were all 1972 Johnson 65 HP electric shift?? If so, was this also true in 1969? Have an offer out for a 72 65HP Johnson and when I did a little research on the engine itself (to test it properly, understand what Im buying, etc) all I read is that they are electric shift.... I hope not! :(...
  12. chuckndiscs

    Help determining Year of Spirit Outboard and carb kit seller(s)

    Hullo! I have a Spirit 65 HP outboard that I cannot get running without squirting gas in the carbs. If I spray gas in the carbs it will start and run until gas is gone. I have ensure (I think) that the pump works. I tested this by pumping the bulb almost hard and the filter is 3/4 full, putting...
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    Surprise! 1973 Starcraft SS Owner

    I did it! Made the jump today and bought into the Starcraft family! Picked up a 16' 1973 Starcraft SS w/ 65 HP Spirit outboard. The motor doesn't start ( although, if you shoot some gas into carb it will run and die. It's pea green ( currently...will be changing!) and white. I think in good...
  14. chuckndiscs

    79 Starcraft SS Worth it???

    Good Evening! Whats your thoughts on the following Craigslist post? http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/csw/boa/1874070707.html I "think" I got him talked down to $300.00.... worth it or not? I am not a new boat owner and would take the time to fix this up (floor, transom, paint...). Is the...
  15. chuckndiscs

    Crestliner 18' Nordic Question(s)

    Ok...so I have a serious case of the boat bug! :D I cant stop looking at boats, trying to upgrade / etc. I currently own a 1969 Larson Volero 177 fiberglass with a 1969 100HP Mercury on it. The motor is fantastic and runs without issue but the boat has 1 soft spot in the floor (size of a...
  16. chuckndiscs

    Mississippi River Restaurants...?

    Good Day! So I have moved up in the boating world to a 17ft 1969 Larson Volero 177 with a 100 HP Merc on it from my 14ft Alumacraft of last year :). VERY FUN! I have been out on the Mississippi a couple times now playing around and I am now looking into going for a boat ride to a restaurant...
  17. chuckndiscs

    1969 Larson Valero and 196? Merc 1000 SS

    Good Day! So I bought my second boat, first runabout (first boat was a 14ft alumacraft fishing boat and johnson 9.5 HP -easy and reliable!) and I am prepping her for the maiden voyage! I have a couple of questions that I could use some advice on: 1. Rubbed the 3M Rubbing compound on today by...
  18. chuckndiscs

    Merc 1000 SS

    Good Day! So I bought a boat last night with a Merc 1000 SS on it. The motor runs but leaks a little gas somewhere. I called a couple of outboard shops and a couple of marina's up here in MN to see about getting it checked up, cleaned up, gas leak looked into, etc. A couple of the people on the...
  19. chuckndiscs

    Back with a new (to me) boat! -Almost

    Hello all! I have not been on here in quite awhile but have already followed up on some of my favorite forum posts! Good to see you all are still at it! Today is one of the two best days of my boating experience (the other when I sell it...or so the saying goes! :)): I am picking up my new...
  20. chuckndiscs

    Boating on River: Quirks, notes..?

    Good Day! So Im the proud new owner of an Alumacraft T-S14! :D and I am DYING waiting to get it on the water! A couple of more days until MN OPENER! I live in the Twin Cities area and have a question about boating on the Minnesota River in or near downtown Saint Paul: 1. I currently have a...
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