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  1. AguaSki

    Shift Linkage Sloppiness

    I have a 1978 Johnson 140 hp crossflow. When I disconnected the shift cable and manually shift into gear there seems to be a lot of extra play in the shifter before it actually starts to pivot into gear. This is also naturally felt at the control when the cable is connected. How much slop or...
  2. AguaSki

    Selecting Correct Hub

    Been boating for years, but like so many others I have neglected my trailer wheel bearings. Fortunately I have not had any problems, but I know I am on borrowed time. I really hate my hubs. The hubs have threaded holes that use bolts to hold my wheels to the hub. It is a pain to get the...
  3. AguaSki

    First Lake Mead Trip - Lots of Questions

    I am planning my first trip to Lake Mead 8/4 - 8/7. Typically I boat the lakes surrounding Phoenix and include an annual trip to Lake Powell. Mead is replacing my Powell trip this year. I am going to miss Powell but look forward to new places to see on Mead. Are there any good navigation...
  4. AguaSki

    Johnson Controls Question

    What does the tension knob adjust? I ask because my warm-up lever has become really sloppy. I have about an inch of play before the warm-up lever has any effect. Will the tension knob adjust the warm-up lever issue or just the main throttle cable going into the control box? I have a manual...
  5. AguaSki

    Navionics for Android

    I noticed this evening that there are Navionics apps starting to appear in the Android Market. The Navionics website still does not mention support for Android. Up until this point the app was only on iTunes for the iPhone and iPad. The strange thing is the app is offered in Euros and not...
  6. AguaSki

    Possible Carb Problem

    My motor is a 1978 Johnson 140 hp. Today I was doing some summerizing and noticed that a piece of my carb broke where 1 of the 4 silencer bolts mount. Specifically it is the lower port side bolt. It was hard getting a camera into the area, but below is my best pic. It looks to be just the...
  7. AguaSki

    Completed The hwsiii Questionnaire

    1. 1978 Glastron SSV-188 2. Length 18?, Beam 88?, boat and motor together should weigh approximately 1,500 lbs. 2a. Don't know the recommended hp, but max hp is 150 hp 3. Two adults & two Children. Total weight is 171 + 126 + 61 + 53 = 411 lbs. Gas is normally 15-25 gallons 4. Water sports...
  8. AguaSki

    Finishing Hardware For Antenna Cable

    My antenna installation instructions call for a 3/8 hole that the cable can be threaded through so that the antenna can be connected to the radio. What is the best way to finish the hole in my fiberglass? it looks kind of odd to me to have a cable running through a raw hole. Do others...
  9. AguaSki

    Anyone Connecting A Handheld GPS To Their DSC Radio?

    I usually see mention of others connecting a complex chart plotter to the DSC radio, but I don't recall seeing anyone doing this to a handheld GPS. I have the Garmin eTrex Venture and it works great for my purposes. My GPS manual says that it "Supports the input and output of standard NMEA...
  10. AguaSki

    VHF Radio & Antenna Installation Help

    I am going to Lake Powell in August and I have been thinking that I should not venture out on such a big lake without a VHF marine radio. Today I stopped by the local Cabela's to price their radios. While in the store I went into their "Bargain Cave" (I think every Cabela's has a "Bargain...
  11. AguaSki

    Need VHF Help

    My boat does not currently have a VHF radio, but I would like install one. From what I understand it is OK to go cheap on the radio, but extra investment should be put into the antenna. I don't understand the differences between the antenna types, so I am hopping to get some advice from the...
  12. AguaSki

    Trim Leak

    Last weekend before launching I moved my motor into the full tilt position so that I could remove my transom saver. By the time I could walk from the control to the back of the boat I noticed a lot of oil starting to ooze out of the trim cylinder on the port side. This seems to be the only...
  13. AguaSki

    Sanding Off Decals

    I am thinking about repainting my cowl and installing fresh decals. First I need to get the old decals off. I have seen posts about using a heat gun and putty knife. Sometimes a miracle chemical is encouraged to assist in removing the decal. What about just sanding the old decals off using a...
  14. AguaSki

    1978 Johnson 140 hp Lower Unit

    I have been chasing a combination problem of lower unit rattling and shifting problems for several weeks now. After unsuccessfully trying every possible adjustment to correct the situation, I finally cracked open the lower unit to see what was going on. Below is a pic of the pinion gear and...
  15. AguaSki

    Lower Unit Reverse Gear Problems

    Yesterday when I went to back the boat off the trailer there was a loud clicking noise when I put the motor into the reverse gear. After hearing the clicking noise I moved back to neutral, waited a few moments, and then tried going into reverse. This happened 2-3 times, and then the clicking...
  16. AguaSki

    Vibration/Shifting Problems

    My motor is a 1978 Johnson 140hp. Over the winter I replaced my water pump. I also changed my gear oil. Went to the lake yesterday for the first time this year and it felt like I was not going 100% into gear, but the prop was spinning freely and moving the boat nicely. There is a clicking...
  17. AguaSki

    Cabela's Prop Question

    A few months back I was in a Cabela's store and was going through their "Bargain Cave". While searching for nothing specific, I stumbled across a 13-1/4 x 19 stainless prop (C321219) that should fit my motor. I ended up getting the prop for under $100. With spring coming I decided to install...
  18. AguaSki

    Temperature Sender

    A week ago I purchased a Teleflex Red International temperature gauge here on iBoats.com. I was kind of in a hurry when I made the purchase and I did not read too well what I was buying. It was my assumption that the gauge would come with everything I needed, but after I received the gauge I...
  19. AguaSki

    Johnson 140 hp Impeller Replacement

    Last year I successfully replaced my impeller for the first time, so I thought I would tackle it again today. I had an overheating problem a few weeks ago, so I thought I should go after the impeller again, but normally I would wait a couple years. After reassembling everything I connected the...
  20. AguaSki

    Impeller Service - Tools/Tricks From The Experts

    Last spring I rebuilt my first water pump. It went well, and I had a great deal of satisfaction knowing that I just saved myself a bunch of money by not taking the boat to the dealer. This weekend I plan to replace the impeller again, but before doing so I want to revisit a challenge I had...
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