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  1. kcassells

    Johnson 1988 vro 225 hp fixing up a Frankenstein

    I started working on this motor this summer. Hasn't been wet for about 5 years. Running high on idle @2500 rpm on hose. Chased out some air leaks etc. Pulled carbs, hoses, gaskets to manifold. The primer fittings below had no threads at all and were tapered as if "push in." The ports were not...
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    Anyone have a wire diagram for seaflo/no float bilge pump to seaflo 3 way rocker switch

    I'm having issues finding an intelligent diagram/vid to wire up these 2 components. bilge pump; 1100 auto Seaflo Switch; 3 way rocker SFSP-015-02, Seaflo Thanks Guys, KC
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    Lost in space

    Looks like I had to re-register. Site appears pretty neat. IDK....yea It's me the pia. Maybe the mods can help me reset back to my old login and pw? The old em I used is defunct so I'm not sure how to resstart my pw.
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    HummingBird device? $99.00

    Does anyone know anything about this unit? Just saw this...Is it anygood? $99.00 Is on FB, 12 hrs left on sale. Humminbird 410940-1 HELIX 7 CHIRP MDI (MEGA Down Imaging) GPS G3 Fish Finder [FF-015423] - $99.00 : Special Price Offer Humminbird 410940-1 HELIX 7 CHIRP MDI (MEGA Down Imaging)...
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    Can any moderator fix my information?

    100th request. My pm's blink out, My messages blnk out making it unable to reply, I am unable to edit my site, I can't add a link to my comments, I can't adjust my emai, I CANT DO ANYTHING. And I'm tired of attitudes. Thanks, Kevin
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    Cannot edit profile, signature or new pics

    Hi Guys, Been awhile but I am unable to do the above in regards to my profile. All categories do not allow me to edit, add, change etc. My signature disappeared and cannot make new. Email needs corrected.
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    Fuel tank install with water under to bilge

    Hey general population. I see a lot of guys putting fuel cells/tanks and letting water run under them back to the bilge. To me a gas tank is supposed to be placed into a "coffin" as a sealed unit. Not using the hull as a base structure to support the tank. I know it's your boat and you can do...
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    1986 vro looper 225 hp replace vro with new fuel pump

    Seems there is alot of info on this topic but I cannot find specifics in regards to swapping out my VRO 4 wire pump to a conventional fuel pump. I picked up this unit; Johnson/Evinrude VRO Oil Injection Conversion Fuel Pump, 5007420, 5007422 EMP I am unable to determine if I still need the...
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    Foam and structural weep holes back to transom?

    So, I've been trying to put my head around this concept. Typically stringers, bulkheads let water run back to the transom area where a bilge pump takes it out or comes out of the drain off in the transom/plug. So if I allowed all my stringers, bulkheads with drainage weep holes to proceed to...
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    Rehab SportCraft 222 1983 deep V hull cuddy walkaround

    Well I've been working on this ole gal for 2 summers. Lots of sweet equity. So tired of looking out the window during the winter season and not being able to work on her more. But the time gives me ideas on how to proceed come early Spring. I just would like to thank everyone at IBoats forums...
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    Aluminum fuel tank fabricators Tri-State area

    Hey gus, Can anyone refer me to fabricator in the tri-stae area {Pa, Nj. De}. I was trying to reconstitute my old one but looks like it's going to be time for a new one. Aluminum 80 gal. Thank you!
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    Started to work on Teak from my ole Sportcraft 222...wow, golden treasure

    Tried to post earlier but my comp is really slow. Got the new mem cards just to lazy to slap them in. Anyway had put aside some teak from my boat as I ravaged her to total rehab. Had some time on my hands thsi weekend, note; no money. SO I decided to play with the WOOD! It's like Gold under a...
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    Stuff under the sanded fiberglass and more rehab SportCraft 222 progressive

    Tried to post this earlier but got bounced into another nether world. Sum it up; Kicked butt, found some odd discolorations under nearly grinded out hull fiberglass in addition to a long slurry of resin inside/on the bottom of my hull. Any suggestions? Want to wrap up the wood, glass, floor...
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    Having trouble identifying my 1988 outboard for manuals. VRO 225 Johnson v6

    The motor is; JOHNSON VRO V6 225, outboard, 1988, 25" shaft. I do believe this was the engine that was sold on my " SportCraft 222 offshore, 1993." at the time. I am having trouble finding all the numbers to match up to the code sheets. Here is what I have to date; Off mounting...
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    1988 johnson v6 vro info

    HI Guys, I just purchased this outboard based on a lot of good feedback from you all. Thank you. Now I am looking for any and all info you may be able to provide me on this specific year and model. Specs, reviews, comments, deleting oil pump. When I google this info alot of "manuals" for sale...
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    1988 johnson v6 vro compression question

    I am looking at this motor and the seller says the compression is; Port; 75, 75, 75 Starboard; 75, 70, 70 Also says boat was winterised several years ago, not used since and would need plugs, carb clean. I asked why the compression was so low he mentioned that was the way Johnson built them...
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    Good rigging solutions for SportCraft 222 1983

    Hi guys, I have been trying to figure out the best way to rig out my boat. Currently it is set up for a johnsnon outboard w/trim/controls. I do not have a motor at this time and may switch out to another mfg. At the end of the day originally the cables were run on the exposed gunnel of the boat...
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    Screw the deck or resin the deck to the stringers question1983 sportcraft 222 rehab

    Hi guys, Seems my puter keeps dumping on me. Just ordered 1 for my son this xmas but guess I need 1 two!! So short and long of it: I have seen where people screw there deck to the stringers and I have seen where they are resined to the stringers. What are your opinions in regards to why screw...
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    Re-using/installing removed glass deck 1983 sportcraft 222

    Great forum, Frisco I have watched your series any number of times and it is very helpful. Just picked up the Sportcraft and began assessing the problems; Totally waterlogged transom, stringers, bukheads etc. Began removing out floor in sections. I want to know if after all the repair work is...
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