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  1. Chinewalker

    I hate it when that happens...

    A friend of mine dropped off a 1988 Johnson 90hp for me to do a tuneup on while he's redoing the interior of his Sylvan. Motor hadn't been run in awhile (8-10 years) so I started with a waterpump kit. Not problem, right? I get it all together, and there on the bench, behind the coffee can...
  2. Chinewalker

    Common problem? 33-cube Johnrude Twins

    I've had two of these in the shop lately with low compression issues. Both look to have been overheated, which in and of itself would account for the low compression, BUT, both were non-rebuildable due to the cylinder sleeve seperating from the cylinder! Both blocks had both sleeve separated...
  3. Chinewalker

    Retro Look for your Motors!

    Just sharing a bit of something that I have been figuring out for awhile... As many of you know, I recently rebuilt a 1976 Starcraft American 18-footer, as well as a 1984 Johnson 90hp to power it. Being a bit of a purist when it comes to things "matching", but realizing that the 1984 motor has...
  4. Chinewalker

    Summer of 2007 Officially over - in NOVEMBER!!

    Well, I finally called it quits on the season. We took a last trip on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, heading downriver for lunch in Alexandria Bay. It was cold & overcast, with just a hint of flurries, but the River was calm and we dressed for the cold. I made sure to completely soak in the...
  5. Chinewalker

    Boating Songs

    The recent Boating Movies thread got me thinking about my favorite Boating Songs... I'll get the ball rolling here... "Drive" by Alan Jackson. Vividly protrays that first time you're allowed to take the wheel. "Boats to Build" by Jimmy Buffet and Alan Jackson. "Riverboat Fantasy" by David...
  6. Chinewalker

    1909 Evinrude

    Hitace requested a photo of our old Evinrude. For awhile it was the oldest known, but a couple with lower serials have turned up over the years. Ours is #780... - Scott
  7. Chinewalker

    Anyone ever added a pad to a V-bottom?

    As mentioned previously, I may have 16-foot Starcraft American hull on its way and was wondering if anyone had ever added a pad to the bottom of a V-hull to aid in high speed stability? The Americans get squirrely around 55 mph (friend has one with a 140 Evinrude) so a pad might flatten it out...
  8. Chinewalker

    Possible future project?!?! SpeedStar!!

    This winter's shop space may already be taken up, but that isn't stopping me from thinking ahead a year or two.. A little background... Recently I had the pleasure of possessing a 1962 Switzer Shooting Star for a few weeks. It belongs to a friend who wanted me to check it out for him - make...
  9. Chinewalker

    New Projects for this Winter!

    A friend of mine who liked what I had done with my own boats has tabbed me to rebuild one of his! It is an early 1970s GW Invader, 13-footer. Nice little V-hull with a pad, so it should go like stink! He's looking for a 50-75hp Johnrude for it this winter. The boat needs a floor and...
  10. Chinewalker

    Tempted to go for more... 1988 Johnson GT100

    I have a recently rebuilt 1984 Johnson 90 hp that I have previously posted about. The motor runs great and has run through about 7 tanks of fuel without a problem. Which brings me to my question - I may have found another motor! I came across a 1988 Johnson GT-100, blown, with one cylinder in...
  11. Chinewalker

    For those of you contemplating a project boat...

    If you've been passing an interesting looking boat in a field, back yard or garage on your way to work every day, but have thought a project like that might be beyond you or "not worth it", I offer you this... My wife and I bought an 18-foot Starcraft American two years ago for $200. It came...
  12. Chinewalker

    Side Curtain Rejuvenation?

    I have side curtains that came with my 18-foot Starcraft. They are the clear vinyl type that snap into place. Overall they are very clear and in decent shape - no stains or tears, BUT they have gotten very tight! They had not been on the boat for several years, while I was restoring it, and...
  13. Chinewalker

    My 1984 Johnson 90 is a runnin' machine!!

    With some help from DHadley, my local OMC guy, and my service manual, I was FINALLY able to get all the bugs ironed out of my 1984 Johnson 90! I rebuilt it over a year ago - oversize pistons, rings, etc. I also installed a new waterpump impeller. I ran the motor briefly after the rebuild...
  14. Chinewalker

    New Starcraft Yahoo Group for Rebuilds & Restorations...

    I recently started a new Yahoo Group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/StarcraftBoatRestorationGroup/ for those who have rebuilt, are rebuilding or thinking about rebuilding one in the future... Enjoy! - Scott
  15. Chinewalker

    Johnrude V4 Lower Unit Repair/Rebuild - 1983 140

    I am in the middle of accumulating parts to build up an early 1980s 140 crossflow for a project boat I am redoing (18-foot Starcraft American) and just acquired one of the needed parts - a lower unit! However, the upper splines are shot (spun out of the crankshaft). Now, I have two other...
  16. Chinewalker

    Quick Lower Unit Questions

    Have a 1997 Johnson 90hp V4, crossflow in the shop. Found a 1997 Evinrude 90hp V4, looper. Are the gearcases interchangeable? I know they look different, but are they functionally the same in regards to driveshaft splines, shaft length, bolt up, etc.? Part number for the Johnson unit is...
  17. Chinewalker

    Next project - 115 and then some!

    Late last winter I rebuilt a 1984 Johnson 90 for a Starcraft 18 American that is (still) getting redone. It should be a nice set-up, but I somehow think it won't quite get to the "thrilling" fast plateau. Sooo...... A couple weeks ago I went to an auction at a local marina that had changes...
  18. Chinewalker

    1950s Elgin info to pass along...

    I just did a tune-up for a fellow on a 1955 Elgin 5.5. It's one of the West Bend built motors (predecessor to Chrysler). Anyway, I found that the coils, made by Wico, are easily replaced by OMC standard issue coils, OEM part number 582995, Sierra part number 18-5181. The laminates are...
  19. Chinewalker

    Moving along on projects...

    I'll try to get a few photos up at some point, but I am finally getting some work done on a couple of my projects. <br /><br />Project #1 is an investment boat I picked up last fall for $50 at an auction. It's a 1982 Sea Sprite in need of some vinyl work and a thorough cleaning, as well as...
  20. Chinewalker

    Power Pack Compatibility

    As leftovers from my V4 project I have a pair of powerpacks. Not sure what to do with them. The wiring and plugs is pretty much the same as the 2-cylinder powerpacks since each pack only fires 2 cylinders of the V4, although the part numbers are different (581927 for most 1984-ish 2-cylinders...
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