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165/170/175 Rebuilds / Re: ‘77 Aquasport 170

« Last post by Mfolsom on April 22, 2024, 07:25:08 PM »

There was no fuel tank when I got the boat. The filler hose is all rotted away and the hole for the mounted cap is too large for the one that was rattling around in it.

Engines & engine woes / 2003 215 Explorer With Johnson 175 no s/n plate

« Last post by Hshirokmann on April 22, 2024, 03:53:14 PM »

I have a 2003 Explorer 215 with a 175 Johnson, all original, and it looks like the label for the engine info has fallen off. My question is was there a specific model number used for this engine or were there a few different engine models. If anyone would have any info on the correct engine model I would appreciate it. Just trying to get some newer parts.

Thanks

Howard

165/170/175 Rebuilds / Re: ‘77 Aquasport 170

« Last post by Ulysses485 on April 22, 2024, 01:25:26 PM »

Unless you have issues with the way it runs, i would leave the motor where it is. Typically as Rickk mentioned, the cavitation plate is at the same level as the bottom of the hull at the transom. Regarding the fuel tank coffin, not sure why one would scrap it out of the boat. It serves the purpose well to keep the fuel tank off the bottom of the bilge area a few inches and out of the elements. The hatch setup is nice to get to the tank in the future if and when it fails.

165/170/175 Rebuilds / Re: ‘77 Aquasport 170

« Last post by Mfolsom on April 22, 2024, 11:40:59 AM »

What do people do with the fuel tank coffin if not using it for a fuel tank? With the console and a bench seat over it, that makes it somewhat inaccessible. Looking for ideas.

Fuel tanks and anything about fuel systems / 2003 215 Explorer fuel tank depth

« Last post by Hshirokmann on April 21, 2024, 02:21:36 PM »

I need to replace my fuel sender and just wondering if anyone knows the tank depth for the 100 gal tank. I have not removed the original sender yet to measure. Thanks!

Howard

165/170/175 Rebuilds / Re: ‘77 Aquasport 170

« Last post by RickK on April 21, 2024, 01:57:59 PM »

Seems the anti-cavitation plate is even with the bottom of the hull so I think it is good.

Also, remember if using a phone to take pics, to hold the phone horizontal with the lens to the left. If you hold the phone vertical, the pictures post like the one above.

Electronics / Re: Primer Solenoid

« Last post by Hshirokmann on April 21, 2024, 01:09:12 PM »

Capt. Bob,

Thanks for the info. I tested the solenoid resistance and found it was good, and I replaced the key switch which resolved my issue. Thanks for the info.

Howard

165/170/175 Rebuilds / ‘77 Aquasport 170

« Last post by Mfolsom on April 21, 2024, 09:34:12 AM »

I am looking for advice on the way the motor is mounted on mine.
Is this a problem? Should I lower it or add a shim or just leave it there? This is the way I received it.

https://classicaquasport.com/smf/index.php?board=28.0

Aquasport Discussion / Re: Stop Lurking and Start Posting!! Introduce Yourself Here!

« Last post by RickK on April 20, 2024, 03:46:30 PM »

I don't see a good pic of the transom and the engine mount.
I advise you to start a new topic on this forum and keep all your questions in that topic/thread. https://classicaquasport.com/smf/index.php?board=28.0

In the new topic post a pic that shows us what you're asking about. You have already done the hard part of posting pics, by getting the pics to your gallery. Follow the instructions in this thread and start reading at #8. https://classicaquasport.com/smf/index.php?topic=12725.0

Aquasport Discussion / Re: Stop Lurking and Start Posting!! Introduce Yourself Here!

« Last post by Mfolsom on April 20, 2024, 07:19:31 AM »

I just added a couple more pics to the gallery. I have a question about the way the motor is mounted. Is the gap a problem and what should I do to correct it? It looks like the mount height is correct at the lower.

https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=138636

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