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    1970 Johnson 85hp Ignition - Have you ever seen this?

    I have a 1970 Johnson 85hp that has ignition problems. Upon looking for a "donor" motor for parts, I came across this ... looks to be altered using car ignition parts. Has anyone ever seen this before? Does it work? Thanks
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    What size engine??

    I have a 1967 StarCraft StarChief 18.5 aluminum boat. It will be used for Bay Fishing ( up to 3' waves ) - and would like a cruising speed in the 30's ... Question is, what would the minimum horsepower needed to do this? The current engine does not run and I have never used this boat. I...
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    1967 StarCraft StarChief

    I'm completely overhauling a StarChief that had 5 layers of paint and epoxy - overall terrible condition. From the waterline up, I have stripped this boat completely to the aluminum. Everywhere. Including transom. The bottom was at one time coated with some type of strong epoxy and painted -...
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    1970 85HP Ignition Problems

    I'm completely overhauling my StarCraft StarChief - and I'm having problems with the engine (along with other issues, but thats a different story ((fun though)). This entire rig has been sitting since 2001 - however it does look like it was tuned up then. 1970 Johnson 85HP Engine turns over...
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    1970 Johnson 85hp

    I have a 1970 Johnson 85hp on a 1967 Starcraft StarChief Motor has been sitting for a few years - it does appear to have newer coils and wires. Engine will not fire when cranking over, nor does it appear to have spark (checked with a light). However, if the key is left in the "on" position...
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