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    Bimini top for 1970 Starcraft Trihull

    Looking for advise on adding / measuring for a bimini top for a 1970 Starcraft Trihull, 15 ft. Info I'm looking at doesn't tell me if the tops will fold forward or backward or will the frame bar remain across the top of boat ( which would really be inconvenient) Any suggestions / comments...
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    1983 70 hp johnson

    This is 2nd year with boat runs good got a small problem when first give gas if dont hit primer will die. So i read forum mid range jet thank you all. when taking carb apart there was a piece of wire in carb bowl went back two book johnson factor manual could not fine where wire came...
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    by the way after i get it going

    1983 johnson o /b 70 hp seahorse. Have replaced plugs , good compression, had timed, spark good on all three cylinders ,new cables, new gas tank, no leaks in gas lines, carbs rebuilt,and all connection cleaned. Will start easy and run at low throttle but if you give more gas will die. When...
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    Linkage / forward / reverse problems

    1983 Johnson 70hp Seahorse. Had carbs rebuilt, new plugs, compression checked ( all cylinders good ). Mechanic changed part (see 1st and 2nd pics ) which was homemade..back to an original part ( see 3rd pic ) . Previous owner had replaced bottom end (4th pic ) . Took to water today. Giving it...
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    Electrical problem??

    Posting this for a neighbor....Four Winns 170 Freedom Ford OMC I/O motor will turn over but will not start. He's getting no fire to plugs. Possible solution / things to look for. Thanks in advance
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    Repair Manual

    Need to know where I can order the service / repair manual for a 70hp Johnson Seahorse. Thanks
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    Multiple problems

    Have a 1983 70hp Johnson Seahorse. Ran great when I bought the boat. There seems to be a linkage problem on the motor. Took in out, idles great then dies when put in forward or reverse. Checked the fuel tank and adjusted the idle linkage. The attached pictures will show the part I am not quite...
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    First Boat ??

    New to forum and to boating. Recently purchased what the guy said was a 1978 Starcraft. Taking the paperwork to register it .....everything said it was a 1970 so not real sure what year it is. Inside the boat says its a TR-150. Boat is in good shape. Having a few problems with the 70hp Johnson...
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