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by MikeR
Mon Aug 11, 2008 2:03 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Looking for Zephyr
Replies: 0
Views: 8250

Looking for Zephyr

I'm on the hunt for a 16' 1946 Zephyr Outboard Rowboat in any condition....any leads?
Thanks
Mike
by MikeR
Thu Jan 17, 2008 1:46 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Ignition switch
Replies: 4
Views: 8532

Thanks everyone! I have it in semi-heated storage and will begin tracing the wireing.
by MikeR
Wed Jan 16, 2008 9:45 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Ignition switch
Replies: 4
Views: 8532

Ignition switch

I have a toggle switch above the ignition, and below that it says "ignition on". It only switches to the right. Below my ignition key it says "Engine Overheated". Last summer being the first for my scow and me, I puttered with the toggle switch and it does nothing. I can't rememb...
by MikeR
Sat Dec 29, 2007 5:27 am
Forum: Care and Feeding of your Thompson
Topic: PTT
Replies: 1
Views: 17281

PTT

Anyone have an aftermarket tilt/trim on their boat?
I have a 69' 85hp Johnson with cable/pulley steering. I'm wondering if the 4"-6"set back on these will screw up my steering configuration.
by MikeR
Mon Dec 03, 2007 5:45 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: Power tilt
Replies: 2
Views: 10136

I don't think these units "trim", they just tilt for shallow running. Although I've seen newer units tilt enough to improve speed/handling, I'm not sure if these older ones can be used at high speeds. I don't think I want a unit that sets the motor back (newer units), because of the increa...
by MikeR
Thu Nov 29, 2007 5:48 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: Power tilt
Replies: 2
Views: 10136

Power tilt

I’ve found a couple of power tilts for my 69’ 85hp Johnson. One is original and looks it (couple hundred dollars.) The other is put together from new parts to fit this motor (eleven hundred dollars.) My questions; anyone have any experience with these? I’ve read about too much stress on the transom ...