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TeamHawaiin
05-05-2008, 07:45 PM
I've got an 82 Centurion boat that I'm about to restore and I just paid 800 for an 80 model Evinrude 235. It runs, just needs a prop. How good are these motors? Do they have any chronic problems or things I should watch out for? I'm going to replace the waterpump impellor because it has been sitting awhile. Thanks for any input.
stvneil
05-10-2008, 09:41 PM
:D you should be happy with that motor
73kona455
05-21-2008, 05:36 PM
make sure u feed it good gas, a good name brand oil.....and the timing no higher than 26* and it will live a long life
Towndrunk
05-30-2008, 07:49 PM
it will live a long life
Being an 80 model it already has.:D The consences is that they have a weak bottom end and to keep the rpms down where they are supposed to be. This has not been proven by me to be true or false.:D
73kona455
05-31-2008, 07:03 AM
i have ran a crossflow for years.. turning over the recommended Rpm without a problem...it is usually used several times a week..( till the gas prices went up:( ) ....they are good motors... just old school :)
TeamHawaiin
06-01-2008, 10:52 PM
Appreciate the input guys. I'll keep that timing below 26*. What RPM should I not go above? This v-6 2-stroke sounds wicked on the stand.
TeamHawaiin
06-01-2008, 10:55 PM
That is one sweet boat Kona. Would you mine posting a few more of it or pm'ing the images to me. Thanks:D
Towndrunk
06-02-2008, 07:52 AM
That is one sweet boat Kona. Would you mine posting a few more of it or pm'ing the images to me. Thanks:D
Thats not a Kona, it's a starbuck tunnel. They had a good ride but never too terribley fast. You Cent should out run it. No disrespect meat.
Xlration Marine
07-01-2008, 05:05 PM
235 good motor. et the gold fly wheel if you want to run over 6700. Don't run it between 6300-6600, thats a bad spot on these motors. Go to www.screamandfly.com and you will get all of your answers there.
Xlration Marine
07-01-2008, 05:10 PM
Just ask the squirle with the Nuts, he know all about S&F.:eek: :eek:
Towndrunk
07-01-2008, 05:20 PM
S&F has some good info but beware of the know it alls. Ask people like Instagator, Bill Gohr, Pyro, etc. If they don't have 2K posts don't bother with them, buncha new comer punks. All they know is to repeat what they heard. Classic turds. After 10 yrs I am banned because I wouldn't bow down to the newcoming suckass Greg T. wannabes. Form your own conclusion.
73kona455
07-01-2008, 10:25 PM
Thats not a Kona, it's a starbuck tunnel. They had a good ride but never too terribley fast. You Cent should out run it. No disrespect meat.
its not real fast.. only runs 83 with a old 200 crossflow...
73kona455
07-01-2008, 10:33 PM
That is one sweet boat Kona. Would you mine posting a few more of it or pm'ing the images to me. Thanks:D
thank you.. its a 1974 model starbuck.. its a 17 ft long true tunnel..
http://img2.putfile.com/main/11/33116064948.jpg
http://img2.putfile.com/main/11/33116065026.jpg
http://img2.putfile.com/main/11/33116065118.jpg
http://img2.putfile.com/main/11/33116064734.jpg
here are some more..
http://www.putfile.com/album/65303