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    Top carb on 1983 Johnson 70 has fuel buildup.

    Finally got my 1983 J70ELCTE on the water and it ran great...very grateful. There is 1 "issue" I am running into however. With the airbox cover off, there is a little fuel spitting out of the top carb where the main jet comes up through the inlet port. Its not a ton of fuel, but it does pool up...
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    Boat has never had transom drilled before. Where do I start?

    I have an 1987 Starcraft SS160 with a 1983 Johnson 70 J70ELCTE (20"). Transom height is 20-1/2" from bottom of keel to the top of the transom. The transom on this boat has never been drilled because it had a 1976 Evinrude 35HP with the hand tightened transom mounts. The transom is absolutely...
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    Boat safety question!

    Hi all! I was hoping to get some opinions on this modification I am making to my Starcraft aluminum. Are there any safety concerns I need to have about with this seating set up? Do these seats covering the fuel and batt compartment pose any safety issues (fire/explosion)? I'm considering cutting...
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    Flames showing! 1983 Johnson J70ELCTE

    Hello all. Looking for some input on an outboard I am attempting to resurrect. I picked up this one a few years ago with the intent on seeing if I could bring it back to life and I just got done breathing a little fire through her. It's been sitting on a stand outside for at least 4 years...
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    Does anyone know what mods are needed for these lower unit swaps?

    Trying to put the lower unit from a 1978 Johnson 35HP long shaft on a 1976 Evinrude 35HP long shaft. Engine models: 1978 Johnson: 35EL78R 1976 Evinrude: 35653G I don't have the lower unit from the '76 because it was stolen. I only have the '78 lower unit. Lower unit has the drive shaft, shift...
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    1978 Johnson 35HP Lower Unit onto a 1976 Evinrude 35HP. Possible with minimal mods?

    Does anyone on here have John/Ev P/N's 319360 ('76) and 323262 ('78) in front of them to compare and let me know of any differences between the two drive shafts? Or does anyone at least have all the specs on both parts, to compare them? Or the unicorn...both model long shaft lower units to...
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    Finding a trailer for an 87 Supra Sunsport

    So I just bought my 3rd boat in just over 2 months. This time I found an 87 Supra Sunsport in good condition. Picked it up at a ridiculously low price but it doesn't have a trailer. The PO is giving me a few weeks to pick up the boat, but I'd like to do so as soon as I can. I wanted to know if...
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    Stubborn / Seized Bearing Carrier? Here's what worked for me!

    So for 2 weeks daily I worked on pulling the bearing carrier out of my 82 J75TLCNB. This thing would absolutely not budge after using: heat, various penetrants, pullers (home made & gear), rubber mallets, ball peen hammers, all of them at the same time... but nothing worked.:frusty: The next...
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    Motor Cable Assembly 582061 and 583099 modification and interchange.

    So I have been scouring the typical sites looking for a good used wiring harness for my 1982 J60ELCNM which requires part number 582061. I couldn't find a suitable replacement without going the the "brand new" route for $117 and up. I kept searching and came across the 583099 from a 40-50HP...
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    1982 Johnson J75TLCNB Lower Unit....Broken Retainer Clip...NEED IDEAS!

    I am attempting to rebuild my lower unit and I have been having a ridiculous time with this thing so far. After literally 2 weeks of trying to get the bearing carrier out, it finally popped when I put a 2 ton bottle jack on it, bottom of it against the castle nut(and prop shaft end) and chains...
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    1982 Johnson J75TLCNB Lower Unit....Broken Retainer Clip...NEED IDEAS!

    I am attempting to rebuild my lower unit and I have been having a ridiculous time with this thing so far. After literally 2 weeks of trying to get the bearing carrier out, it finally popped when I put a 2 ton bottle jack on it, bottom of it against the castle nut(and prop shaft end) and chains...
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    My '82 Sylvan Sportster Project

    This is my first boat. Picked this thing up for $350 with a good running engine (bad lower unit) and a nice Sea Lion trailer. Its been a learning process so far but I'm getting things accomplished. Ran into a major transom skin issue but got that almost all buttoned up. I'm now in the process of...
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    Would like to flip my boat to work on the bottom. Looking for building plans!

    I want to flip my 82 Sylvan Sportster (16') to clean and paint the hull. I've seen a few folks that put them on wooden frame with casters to make things mobile. Just wanted to see if anyone had building plans for one of those or suggestions for making a good sturdy one. Not sure what they are...
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    Johnson 60 hp 2 cylinder (J60ELCNM) wiring harness question?

    I have been searching all over this site for info so if this is a repeat question I apologize. I'm trying to find out if I can use part number 583099 on my J60ELCNM. I am having a rough time finding a used harness and I have the opportunity to buy that one. From what I can see in the pictures...
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    Fixing holes in Aluminum

    Has anyone here tried to patch holes in an aluminum boat using rods like the ones in this video? If so, was the repair successful and do you have any pointers on how to get the best results. Thanks. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RCrixbXz4rc
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    Aluminum Transom Skin is SHOT! Looking for advice.

    I have an '82 16' Sylvan Sportster that I just picked up and got into. It needed floors and Transom and now a Transom skin. It looks like the milky way (I'll try posting pics). I'm looking for any advice on the best way to repair. This is the only area on the boat I have found corrosion and...
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