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• Jul 3, 2017

• #21

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pine floor

Senior Member

Nice work TSharp.

It does look like you have lost claim to it. As said, win some lose some.

PF

 

• Jul 3, 2017

• #22

BriarPatch99

Senior Member

Nice work TSharp... !!!

 

• Jul 31, 2017

• #23

tsharp

Senior Member

Last Thursday I was given a 1999 40hp Johnson outboard. They told me it wasn't running. After a took it out my truck Friday I cleaned the carbs and put outboard oil in the spark plug holes so I could lubricate the cylinders. I didn't receive the control box but I jumped the solenoid and I turned the engine over. I removed the plugs so the oil would come out. I then replaced the plugs attached the fuel line and muffs with the hose, then fired the engine up. It ran like a champ, water pumping like it should. I let it idle for around 15 minutes or so. I removed the fuel hose so burn the fuel out. Here are a few pictures before and after. My grandson and I then started sanding with 220 grit, 2 coats of primer, and 2 top coats sanding between coats. Still have the hood to apply the second coat.

 

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• Jul 31, 2017

• #24

tsharp

Senior Member

I had a chance this afternoon to finish the hood. 2 clear coats sprayed. I just have to wax the engine and hood. I did check on decals but I will have to order them. I think it's coming along great.

 

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• Aug 1, 2017

• #25

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killswitch

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Looking good T !

 

• Apr 11, 2018

• #26

tsharp

Senior Member

Update I took the Johnson of yesterday and replace it with a 40hp Marine, I picked up on a trade. Excellent shape. Can wait to test run it.

 

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• Apr 12, 2018

• #27

T-N-T

Senior Member

That thing looks clean!
Go out and give er heck.

 

• Apr 12, 2018

• #28

tsharp

Senior Member

TNT I'm going try it Friday afternoon. I let you know how fast it goes.

 

• Apr 12, 2018

• #29

T-N-T

Senior Member

My Mercury 40 two smoker pushes my 15-42 in the upper mid 30's

 

• Apr 12, 2018

• #30

longbowdave1

Senior Member

Looks like a nice motor! Nice work on the boat and trailer build last year as well. Good luck with the rig!

 

• Apr 23, 2018

• #31

tsharp

Senior Member

Went yesterday afternoon and run the boat. My grandson and I went fishing a while. 5 red fish and 4 black drum, catch and release. It runs 35mph. I don't have a tack yet so it will to play with the prop when I get one. Run strong and idle good. I just have to get use to the sound of a Mercury/ Mariner engine.

 

• Apr 28, 2018

• #32

tsharp

Senior Member

I took my grand kids this morning fishing. We caught lots of under sizes fish but did catch 2 keepers. Nothing like a great morning on the water.

 

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