nrf414
Chief Petty Officer
- Joined
- Feb 16, 2008
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- 573
Hey Guys,
I know I didn't finish my 18 yet but I found a garage find that I couldn't pass up. It's a 1982 SS 160 with a 1976 85HP Johnson on the back. Everything basically worked when I tested it in his driveway. Went over it again before picking up and shifter wouldn't go in reverse and steering was locked up. So far only thing I have done is free up the steering with some grease and taken apart the control box. Seems common that these shifters main assembly go bad inside after years of wear. I will include a pic of that as well. Pretty run of the mill SS but I couldn't help but to make it mine. Fish it while fixing 18SS. It's definitely in worse shape cosmetically and this will be a fun gem.
Here are some pics:
I know I didn't finish my 18 yet but I found a garage find that I couldn't pass up. It's a 1982 SS 160 with a 1976 85HP Johnson on the back. Everything basically worked when I tested it in his driveway. Went over it again before picking up and shifter wouldn't go in reverse and steering was locked up. So far only thing I have done is free up the steering with some grease and taken apart the control box. Seems common that these shifters main assembly go bad inside after years of wear. I will include a pic of that as well. Pretty run of the mill SS but I couldn't help but to make it mine. Fish it while fixing 18SS. It's definitely in worse shape cosmetically and this will be a fun gem.
Here are some pics: