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    Painting my boat , what am i doing wrong ?

    :mad: Im gelcoating/ painting my boat but so far it looks terrible ? from far away it doesnt look bad but up close it looks like it was applied with a roller when i actually used HLVP spray guns and compressor. i thought it would look smooth and silky like from the factory. Im using gelcoat and...
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    1970 ohnson 85 hp remote assembly

    1970 ohnson 85 hp remote assembly.......Anyone know where i can get one that is available now ? part # 0384580 this is for a 1970 85hp hydro electric drive outboard. model is either a 85ESL70D or 85ESL70B not sure but dont think it matters.. ********** and/ or BRp does not have one available...
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    repainting entire boat , what do i need to do ?

    Re: repainting entire boat , what do i need to do ? boat side i havent sanded yet.... just didnt like the color
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    repainting entire boat , what do i need to do ?

    Re: repainting entire boat , what do i need to do ? here is some rough sanding ive done after im done i will wash boat down with TSP then goto a finer sand paper in the 200's then wash again then sand paper bout 400's then wash again then primer. sound good so far ?
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    what kind of boat do i have ?

    i Have no idea who made my boat ? its a runabout and its a 1978. on my title where it says make/model it says RBM and under that it says FI the vin # RBMM0802M78K
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    ignition 1970 85 hp johnson hydro electric drive

    I need an ignition switch for a 1970 85hp johnson with hydro electric drive...... anyone know where to get the right one ?
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    repainting entire boat , what do i need to do ?

    I am repainting my boat completely just dont like the colors. i know i need to sand , sand it , and sand some more.... but i sanded for a long time and only have a 6" sanded. this will take months!!!!!!!!!! I am using a 6" dual action orbital sander on a air compressor. Is there a better way ...
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    1970 johnson 85 hp , amp problem or something else ?

    I bought a used 1970 johnson 85hp hydro electric drive from someone. It ran good , on stand when i bought it. However when i put it in the water i was having trouble getting it started, but eventually did. Then my ignition key switch broke. i was stuck out in the water , so i cut the wires...
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    year of motor ?

    where do i find the year of motor ? serial # is E6306095 does that mean its a 95 ? model # is J28ESLCCR
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    1970 85hp johnson wiring diagram

    Where can i find a wiring blueprint for a 1970 85 hp Johnson ?
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    1970 Johnson 85hp Fuel/ Carb problem ???

    Motor turns over , but acts as if its not getting gas. The bulb you pump on fuel line does not get tight anymore no matter how much i pump. I really think this has got something to do with it not starting , but what could be the cause/source ?
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    Tilt tube / 1970 85 hp Johnson

    I recently bought a 1970 85 hp johnson w/ hydro electric drive. After mounting it on boati realized there is no tilt tube !?!? How can i fix this problem ? CHEAP !!!
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