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  1. theviking64

    Maiden Voyage #2... Saturday

    Ok Boys & Girls.....Got the boat back from the mechanic. If this thing performs now, he was worth every penny. He checked everything! He rebuilt the carbs, 3 were not getting any fuel at all. He checked the fuel pumps..4psi, the "something" down test? (Help me here)..was 10psi or 10% i cant...
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    Fuel Pump Kits

    Anyone know where I can get a fuel pump kit for my 1979 Johnson 150TL79C? And don't say the iboats store because they don't have em. I'd like the rebuild kits if available.
  3. theviking64

    20mph?......Really?

    So I took the boat out on it's maiden voyage yesterday. The engine started great, idled at about 600 rpms. Got it out into open water and dumped the throttle......20 mph at 2k rpm's is all it would do....:mad:. In neutral I can rev it to 6k rpms, so I know the carbs are working.....maybe the...
  4. theviking64

    Finally Killed the Bugs...I Hope

    Got the boat running good, then the trailer wiring was fried. Took care of that this morning, then went and filled the tank. Gonna take it to the lake tomorrow for it's first time in the water 3 years. I will take some pics, hopefully of it above water! Wish me luck!
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    Spark Plugs

    Anyone use anything other than Champion UL77V plugs in their Johnson 150's? I had someone tell me that the NGK's are better for these outboards. But I don't really want to burn a hole in my pistons.
  6. theviking64

    Gear Oil

    What type of gear oil are you guys using? Also, do I have to mess with shifter stuff when I remove the lower end to replace the impeller? Motor is a 79 johnson 150 with a 20" shaft.
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    1979 Johnson 150...Help!

    I need to get a new water pump kit, how do I tell what the shaft size is? Guess it makes a difference
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    1979 Johnson 150

    Just started working on this boat. The tilt will raise the motor, but then it will slowly lower by itself. Is this a low fluid issue? I haven't checked this yet, I ran out of time today. It has been sitting since 08.
  9. theviking64

    Newbie here!

    Hey all. This is my newly acquired 79 Starcraft Super Sport. My Dad bought it new in 1979 so I have had some great times in it. It hasnt been on the water since 2008, and then 5 years prior to that. I just started on it today, cleaning and such. Has new carpet and flooring, had all the...
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