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    Prop ( I know it's a dead horse)but trying to understand)

    Okay, recently I changed my 1970 Starcraft from a 1970 Johnson '85 to a 2003 Suzuki DF70. The boat does sit a little lower in back end. I can tell the difference in the weight, however, I love this engine. It's quiet, strong, and very reliable. But.... I don't think it's propped right. At...
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    Installing/hooking up DF70

    I just purchased a DF70 and am hooking it up myself. It's hung, and steering is done. My questions stem around the Tach and the throttle. I don't have the instructions to install them, so what do I do? The tach seems easy on the engine end, but on the Tachometer, so are a ton of connections...
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    More Gas tank stuff

    I just read the large thread on getting rid of gas in a portable tank. My question is this. I just switched from a 2 stroke to a 4 stroke. I will eventually intall a large tank that is fixed, but in the mean time I'd like to get on the water using my old portables, but they were mixed gas...
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    Gas tank for 4 stroke

    I have a 1970 Starcraft SS which I am installing a 4 stoke on...... would like to put a fuel tank in it that I can take to gas station and fill up like the big boys.. :) what is the best way?<br />I won't want to cut into floor as I just installed it (should have done this first), but have...
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    Gas tank for 4 stroke

    I have a 1970 Starcraft SS which I am installing a 4 stoke on...... would like to put a fuel tank in it that I can take to gas station and fill up like the big boys.. :) what is the best way?<br />I won't want to cut into floor as I just installed it (should have done this first), but have...
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    Quick answer please :) motor bolt holes

    I am replacing my transom on my 16' Starcraft Supersport (1970). The transom is basically a bolt in, so I made a new one, got it all sealed up, and am installing it as we speak. I'm sealing all the bolts with 5200 (debated between boat life and 5200). My question is this. I'm putting on a...
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    Need engine but what size?

    I just am finishing up restoring my 1970 Starcraft (aluminum) SS. It is rated for a 85HP and had a 1970 Johnson 85 installed until recently when I gave it to the mechanic to pay for his labor when it still never got fixed! I know weight is an issue but the '85 screamed and want to keep the...
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    Need engine but what size?

    I just am finishing up restoring my 1970 Starcraft (aluminum) SS. It is rated for a 85HP and had a 1970 Johnson 85 installed until recently when I gave it to the mechanic to pay for his labor when it still never got fixed! I know weight is an issue but the '85 screamed and want to keep the...
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    Weight of an engine (1970 Johnson 85)

    For those of you that know, I gave up my engine and am now shopping for a new one. I was going to go with a four stoke, but my mechanic said they were heavier. Also, he said that the old 85's were about the same as the new 1970's. Two questions: 1-what did my engine weight so I can make sure...
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    HELP with my 1970 85hp

    I posted and got some fantastic responses with respect to my hydrostatic drive--not going into drive, etc... I was able to isolate it down to the lower unit, and then decided to take it to a technician. I think I messed up by doing that, but... here's the deal. He has resealed the lower unit...
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    windshield aluminum

    I'm restoring an old starcraft with a walkthrough windshield. This boat never had a hinged middle windshield and I want to make one. Anyone know where I can get the same aluminum as original? It's the kind where the sliding snaps go on.
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    Okay, here goes, I'm scared

    I have a 1970 Johnson Model 85ESL70B. It's that Hydro-electric drive. The engine starts and runs fantastic. But... going in and out of gear is pretty weird. Sometimes it goes into forward, usually not. Usually it goes into reverse, and rarely not. Once, from forward, went into reverse...
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    1970 Johnson '85 - which prop/tilt/trim?

    Greetings all, a couple questions. I have this engine on a 1970 Starcraft Super Sport (aluminum), and use it for pulling my kids on the tube, messing around, etc.. what's a good prop to get it up on plane quick. It does great once on plane, but not a good hole shot.<br /><br />Also, I have to...
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    Floor for 16' Aluminum boat

    I'm in the process of restoring a 1970 16' Aluminum Starcraft. The hull is in fantastic shape with no leaks, but the floor was shot. I removed it and amd getting ready to replace it. I've bought marine grade plywood, and will cover it with marine grade vinyl when installed. My question is...
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