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    chalky surface on my new paint job

    Put the last coat on today, but every coat iv painted so far has had a very chalky surface before sanding, and thats with plenty of time in between coats. Im using 16 oz of alkyd enamel, oz of min. spirits, oz. of tractor enamel hardner,and 3.5 oz xylene per mix with 30 min in between mixing and...
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    chalky surface on my new paint job

    Put the last coat on today, but every coat iv painted so far has had a very chalky surface before sanding, and thats with plenty of time in between coats. Im using 16 oz of alkyd enamel, oz of min. spirits, oz. of tractor enamel hardner,and 3.5 oz xylene per mix with 30 min in between mixing and...
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    Recoat times? Darn rain.. need expert info

    Ok guys, beings I work with industrial epoxies for a job, I hear of overcoat windows all the time, but what about with my set up? (Rain coming sat. and sunday)I just put on my first coat, finally, of 6149 pettit undercoater, which can be coated after four hours in 70 degree weather. I plan on...
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    what do you guys think about this project

    http://southjersey.craigslist.org/boa/2896560018.html well, im almost done my 14 footer, and I loved working on it, so what do you think about this one? I am pretty good with everything on an outboard besides electric,(huge learning curve in the last few months:p) so I plan on checking through...
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    Alkyd Paint, priming sanded paint

    Re: Alkyd Paint, priming sanded paint Star, I painted it a few years back, the outside of the boat was completely stripped and painted with self etching primer and the alkyd paint I'm describing now, the inside of the boat I sanded the old paint and also painted that with alkyd. My mistake was...
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    Alkyd Paint, priming sanded paint

    Hey guys, Im painting the starcraft, I have sanded everything once with 100 grit, and I have my etching primer for my bare spots, vinegar ready, yada yada yada. Not gonna sand with finer paper till the day of painting. I have had a gallon and a half of Blue Marine Alkyd paint enamel that I got a...
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    I.D. this starcraft

    Hey guys, I've owned this boat for two years, in which I've done nothing but alter this boat to my liking, and never even really thought about which model it was.... until I looked through the starcraft restorations and found nothing that looked like my sweetheart. So heres some pics, but keep...
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    Aluminum Rivets

    Re: Aluminum Rivets Bob, thank you very much, great advice that I will definately use. My only fear is if the tabs that bend out from the bench to anchor them in have enough size to keep the hole in the bench tab while maintaining enough tensile strength. This picture was just happened to be...
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    Aluminum Rivets

    Hey guys, I know theres a list somewhere but I cant find it from the search tool, so.... where do you guys suggest I find aluminum rivets for my 1984 starcraft 14' V-hull? Lancaster Marine is trying to steal my money and charge me 1.09 a rivet:eek: They also tried charging 39.00 a quart for...
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    when removing water pump....

    does the impeller spacer and water tube often stay up in the housing, or should it come out with the rest of the water pump?I think my spacer is up in the middle unit, (not sure if its the spacer or not) i tried to pull it down but it is on tight:confused:
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    Gettin to my thermostst

    Hey guys, 86 johnson 25 hp, this is my last task at hand before i put everything together and give her a whirl around my local lake. From the pdf drawings it looks like i have to remove all 8 crankcase bolts (The big black ones about an inch deeper than the front smaller bolts) seen in this...
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    water pump repair kit, where's these seals go?

    Hey guys, its my first time, I am installing a new water pump on my 86' 25 hp johnson, and I have three seals I can't 100% verify where they go in this equation. I havent found any of the three when taking apart the old pump. I took pictures of the three seals and the rest of the kit put...
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    More headaches, carb matching issue

    Unfortunately I didnt get to tackle my seized bolt issue on the LU because my new carb came in ordered from Tims Outboard, and it wasn't an exact year matchup. I called and told them and he said a 78 25hp carb and 86 25 hp carb should be almost identical..... my year carb runs a 47d orifice plug...
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    Removing lower unit, something very simple holding up

    Hey guys, trying to change my water pump, its an 86 25 hp johnson and i have removed the one nut, 4 bolts, and screens. I have seperated the brass nuts inside of screens ,leaving the bottom one alone as told, and removed the plastic black clip exposed after seperating these two brass nuts. I...
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    Does my Model have a thermostat?

    1986 Johnson 25 hp, j25tecdc, can't find anything about a thermostat, just wondering if it had one before I change the water pump. Also, on a maintenance guide I saw a suggestion to change the seal, O-ring(s), on your propshaft when changing the impeller. Do you guys also do this?
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    Moving vacuum line from engine block to fuel pump?

    Yet another problem guys, Today I broke of the nipple on my 25 hp johnson vacuum line that enters the engine block below the carb. It looks really difficult to get out, i dont even know if its possible. I was wondering if i should go through the hassle to remove the little bastard, or.....since...
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    91 johnson 25 hp carb compatible with 98 omc carb?

    Title says it all, I have a 98 25hp omc carb I was wondering if it would work with my 91 johnson 25 hp. Having a backup would be nice for changing at the dock, I drive to far to fish just to turn around and go home because of a carb problem. I do everything necessary to prevent it, but just in...
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    Attwood Outboard Fuel Filter, Suggestions/help

    http://www.attwoodmarine.com/store/product/fuel-outboard-fuel-filter I just bought this fuel filter for my 91 25hp johnson that has had its first carb problem last year( with fresh gas, new tank, and all new lines, Grrrrrrr) I have a few questions, first being whether it should be inside or...
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