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    1972 85hp outboard hydraulics??

    Hi guys, can you help me identify what these hydraulic cylinders are? Are they for trim/tilt or just to help lift and lower the motor manually?
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    1972 Glastron V163 Restore

    Hi folks, I have had this boat for a while now, running good and all. The other day I noticed water in the bowel of the boat right where the gas tank sits. So it was time to gut the boat and see what was in store for me.. I had to cut a hole right underneath the gas take and suck out the...
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    testing amp igniton box

    Hello all, What is a for sure way to test to see if the amp box is dyeing? I have a 1972 Johnson 85hp with breakpoints and one coil. Just want to make sure im going after the right part. Thanks in advance.
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    1972 85 hp v4 sparks sometimes

    Hello all, Just wanted to touch base here on my little issue. Sometimes my motor will fire up and sometimes not. I did a bit of tsing when it would not fire up. Well no spark was coming out. I think it has do something with the amplifier. Seems to be the only logical explanation going on here...
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    lower unit exhaust build up

    Hello all, I have an 1972 85hp Johnson, with ele shift controls. The problem i am seeing is that exhaust oil goop is building up around the prop. is seems like a great amount. is this normal? Also, i just pulled my lower unit and every wheres inside is covered is exhaust oil. I have already...
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    Help finding parts for 1973 4w73

    I have looked around the web and I cant seem to find a carb rebuild for this motor, knowing my luck it hiding in plane site. Does anyone know if they make one? Thanks a ton.
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    Motor running ruff.. With video

    Here is a vid of how the motor run. Points have been changed and set to .010. Distro and rotor have been cleaned. Re wired the distro base (where the points are connected). No carb linkage is connected. Only running on idle and timing. Timing looks to be around 5 deg. New plugs and wires. Carbs...
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    Timing and Sync of 1972 85hp outboard

    All, What is the best way to sync of the carbs with the timing. I know there is an order that you want to go in, but unsure of what order that is? I checked the timing and its way out. Another question is, the adjustment pointer, is this where you take the timing reading from. Or, is there...
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    Ignition upgrade options

    Hello, I have a 1972 85hp outboard. Its outrageous to pay 65$ for a single breaker point. Are their any upgrade options for this motor?
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    1972 85hp outboard points question.

    Hi all, I have the said motor. I have always had this, well almost like a miss when idling. I noticed the other day when I inspected the points that they were not making contact even. Like it was cut at 30 deg angle on the adjustment screw. My understanding of points is that the whole point...
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    Lower unit, looks like oil is leaking oil.

    All, i have an oil substance leaking all over my lower unit. Could this be the gasket under the power head? Also, could this cause idling problems? Thanks all. Pix attached. 1972, 85hp.
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    Exhaust question

    Hi, I have a 72 Johnson 85hp OB. Took it down to the lake yesterday and it seems all the exhaust was coming from the exhaust relief ports. Is this normal? I had a happy troller on and trolling the lake.
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    Boat cover question.

    I have a 16' 6" 72 v163 glastron. I am looking to get a boat cover. They have one for 16' to 18' for ski boats. This should be the correct one. I am assuming my boat is classified as a ski boat?
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    What trolling motor would work for me?

    Hey guys/gals, I have a 72 Glastron with 85 hp outboard. Im looking to retrofit a trolling motor. What one would work best. I have been looking at Minn Kota 30 lbs thrust. Will this be efficient?
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    Dashboard mock up.

    Hey guys/gals. I have a 72 Glastron that I'm thinking about adding some modern touches to.. What do you think of the mock up. I'm thinking about mounting the depth finder right in the middle or where the tach is. Would that be a convenient place, or just be in the way? I want an iphone mount...
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    Timing on an 72 85hp outboard

    I feel retarded for asking this. For some reason I don?t understand the timing on an outboard. In the manual I have basically all it says is to a way to find TDC, and put the point correctly on the flywheel. There are timing marks on the flywheel, but how to adjust to the correct setting...
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    point adjustment screw

    I have been having some missing at low rpms. Cant get it to idle below 1k. I took the fly wheel off and decide to look at the point. Since a shop did them. I saw that one adjustment screw didnt have the busing pressed into to it. Could this cause the idle, well not to idle correctly? Oh yea...
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    Adding a temp gauge...

    I need some help, as usual.... ;I have a 72 85hp outboard Johnson. There are a couple of wire disconnected on the motor and was told they are used for a temp gauge.... My question is what type of temp gauge would work? Thanks in advance...
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    New Glastron Owner

    Hello, I have acquired a 1972 Glastron V 163. I am needing to find a boat cover and something like a bimini cover. My searching is coming up dry, I don't even see my model listed. Anyone know where I might find what I'm looking for?
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    Beginners fish finder

    I am new to the boating world and looking for advice. I'm looking into buying a fish finder, but know very little. I just need something basic. Anyone have any suggestions. Thanks in advance
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