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    110 to 140 engine upgrade exhaust hose issue

    Hello, I'm new to the forum. I am working on getting a 1966 18 holiday in the water. The original 110 motor is locked up and I had a 1973 140hp that I would like to test on the boat. I removed the 110 and installed the 140 and ran it for a few moments with the water on the lower unit. No...
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    1977 evinrude 85 and 1973 Johnson 85 hp powerhead compatibility

    Hello! I want to put a 1973 Johnson 85hp (20inch shaft length, mod#85393m) powerhead on a 1977 Evinrude 85hp (mod# 85799s, 20 inch shaft length) exhaust housing and lower unit. From what the marine engine (.com) website says, both motors use the same powerhead gasket. So this will work...
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    connecting rod compatibility for 1976 Johnson 135

    Hello! My first post to this great forum! I have a 1976 Johnson 135 hp motor I am rebuilding with three messed up rods. I took the motor to a not so reputable boat repair shop to complete the rebuilt and they cracked three of the four rods putting my motor back together. The mechanic did not...
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    1966 holiday closed bow to open bow conversion

    I purchased a 1966 Starcraft 18ft Holiday 110hp i/o and am considering converting it to an open bow for a fishing platform with no formal front seats except for a pedestal. I have looked thru the forum and can't seem to find anyone who has done this. Can someone point me in the right...
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    1975 Johnson 135hp dies under load

    Hello, My first post to the forum. I have a 1976 Johnson 135hp on a 1975 Starcraft 180ss that I bought two weeks ago. I am looking forward to restoring this boat. The motor idles and revs on the ear muffs in the driveway. Take it to the lake and the idle drops from 930rpm to 670rpm in the...
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