picked up another 1959 Starflite V-4 50

picked up another 1959 Starflite V-4 50 13 years 1 month ago #29285

g3jim Topic Author Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1009 Karma: -27 Thank you received: 0	The magneto in the distributor was all crumbly thus leaving me with no spark. Anyone know where I can get a magneto? thx Jim Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:picked up another 1959 Starflite V-4 50 13 years 1 month ago #29296

Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4885 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Jim, That's in great shape, looks like mine! Not sure about the magneto. Maybe Bruce Gerard knows. I'm going tp start that Fat Fifty hot rod post soon. Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:picked up another 1959 Starflite V-4 50 13 years 1 month ago #29299

MarkS Offline Moderator Posts: 5348 Karma: 118 Thank you received: 5	Jim, if you can give me the number stamped into the outside of the magneto housing, I'll check Monday and see if we can get you a coil. (Some still available New). Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:picked up another 1959 Starflite V-4 50 13 years 1 month ago #29323

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Hey very nice looking motor I just looked at two of those today in Ft Worth. Never seen one in person little bit bigger that what I need. So he said he was going to part um out. Let me know if your still looking. One was on a boat other was out back both looked ok pulled one felt good compression and free.

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Re:picked up another 1959 Starflite V-4 50 13 years 1 month ago #29335

g3jim Topic Author Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1009 Karma: -27 Thank you received: 0	thx guys! Mark I will post the model # shortly. Jim Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:picked up another 1959 Starflite V-4 50 13 years 1 month ago #29346

g3jim Topic Author Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1009 Karma: -27 Thank you received: 0	Model Number is 50518 on this motor. I think I have a magneto coming. New they cost about $200 I got this one for $80 w/shipping Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:picked up another 1959 Starflite V-4 50 13 years 1 month ago #29353

pathfinderz1 Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 710 Karma: 16 Thank you received: 0	You should be able to use and mag off a V4 on that if I remember right And I have one of those motors. I took the reed out of one of my dead V4 75hp and put in it. waiting for the parts to make it a short shaft. Mike aka pathfinderz1 Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:picked up another 1959 Starflite V-4 50 13 years 1 month ago #29526

g3jim Topic Author Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1009 Karma: -27 Thank you received: 0	well....I held out a bit and found a NOS one for $68. I feel better about that than used for $80 Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:picked up another 1959 Starflite V-4 50 13 years 1 month ago #29575

LakeLBJ TX Maid Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 76 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	Thats good Jim new is always best when it comes to electrical, if you can find uml Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:picked up another 1959 Starflite V-4 50 13 years 4 weeks ago #30127

g3jim Topic Author Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1009 Karma: -27 Thank you received: 0	she ran but would quit. I need to solve a fuel delivery problem is all. Sounded good otherwise. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:picked up another 1959 Starflite V-4 50 13 years 4 weeks ago #30134

Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4885 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Jim, Good to hear you get her running. I expect a fuel pump rebuild is probably in order. Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:picked up another 1959 Starflite V-4 50 13 years 4 weeks ago #30170

g3jim Topic Author Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1009 Karma: -27 Thank you received: 0	Yes I already have it out and I am looking for the kit. I have it around somewhere. I did locate a few carb parts on flea bay as well for the just in case. I will need an impeller regardless of pumping or not. I just do not know how old it is. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:picked up another 1959 Starflite V-4 50 12 years 7 months ago #46570

Nowkissthis Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 1 Thank you received: 0	Jim I jut got a '58 V4. Was wondering where you got your new off shelf distributor & coil. Walter, atomicjitsu@ the hot place Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:picked up another 1959 Starflite V-4 50 12 years 7 months ago #47127

g3jim Topic Author Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1009 Karma: -27 Thank you received: 0	Hey I sent you a pretty hefty parts list of all the stuff you will need to light up your motor did you get it? Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:picked up another 1959 Starflite V-4 50 12 years 7 months ago #47138

JerrfyLube Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 276 Karma: 6 Thank you received: 0	Great looking motor, Jim! I just put a nearly identical one on my 16' Glasspar. LOVE it!! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:picked up another 1959 Starflite V-4 50 12 years 7 months ago #47145

DaveK Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 210 Karma: 4 Thank you received: 0	In this thread, I see talk about the good looking motor etc. Where are the pictures posted at? They don't show up on my screen or I don't see a place to view them at. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:picked up another 1959 Starflite V-4 50 12 years 7 months ago #47147

g3jim Topic Author Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1009 Karma: -27 Thank you received: 0	they are at the top of this thread. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:picked up another 1959 Starflite V-4 50 12 years 7 months ago #47148

DaveK Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 210 Karma: 4 Thank you received: 0	All it shows is your first post to this thread, but there are no attachments or pictures shown. Is there something to click on to to get them to appear? Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:picked up another 1959 Starflite V-4 50 12 years 7 months ago #47149

g3jim Topic Author Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1009 Karma: -27 Thank you received: 0	nope. the pics are there. I can see em. I will attach some of them again Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:picked up another 1959 Starflite V-4 50 12 years 7 months ago #47150

DaveK Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 210 Karma: 4 Thank you received: 0	Must be something wrong with my set up on the computer. I have now noticed in other threads on this website, that there are mentions of the boat, motor, etc. and there are no pictures at all for me to see. It is only on this website that I have noticed it. I have no idea why though. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:picked up another 1959 Starflite V-4 50 12 years 7 months ago #47151

g3jim Topic Author Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1009 Karma: -27 Thank you received: 0	check your browser security or see if for some reason you are blocking attachments Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:picked up another 1959 Starflite V-4 50 12 years 7 months ago #47173

DaveK Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 210 Karma: 4 Thank you received: 0	Nothing blocked and it is only happening on this website. Hmmmmm Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:picked up another 1959 Starflite V-4 50 12 years 7 months ago #47258

DaveK Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 210 Karma: 4 Thank you received: 0	There that is better, I can see it all now! Good looking motor! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:picked up another 1959 Starflite V-4 50 12 years 3 months ago #55417

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my manual does not have these specifications.
I need the torq spec for the heads along with the tightening pattern also I need to know how the internal harness gets wired. Neither of the V-4 50's I have had the internal harness. Red to starter black to ground which one goes to the choke and which one grounds out the distributor or do you have to choke these mortors to make them stop????
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Re:picked up another 1959 Starflite V-4 50 12 years 3 months ago #55419

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Hey Jim, the torque specs and wiring diagram are contained in the repair manual Andgott has posted on his website;
www.agott.com/glassboat/Manuals/Johnson3m.pdf
(They're in the library here too, but I couldn't get them to come up there?)
Not sure about the sequence, maybe somebody can enlighten on that.

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Re:picked up another 1959 Starflite V-4 50 12 years 3 months ago #55421

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Head torque pattern is start at either one of the center bolts and work your way out in a spiral pattern until you end up at the top or bottom. Check out my posts on hot rodding the Fat Fifty. I put the pattern in there I think, with numbers and arrows if I remember right. Believe I also posted the toque numbers.

www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/18-jegos-place/48438-hot-rodding-a-fat-fifty-a-lesson.html

Bob

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Re:picked up another 1959 Starflite V-4 50 12 years 3 months ago #55424

g3jim Topic Author Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1009 Karma: -27 Thank you received: 0	thx gents!! Most awesome. Jim Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:picked up another 1959 Starflite V-4 50 12 years 3 months ago #55764

g3jim Topic Author Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1009 Karma: -27 Thank you received: 0	it lives!!!! wish I could have kept it and the boat.... Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:picked up another 1959 Starflite V-4 50 12 years 3 months ago #55770

MarkS Offline Moderator Posts: 5348 Karma: 118 Thank you received: 5	She sounds good Jim, nice work. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:picked up another 1959 Starflite V-4 50 12 years 3 months ago #55772

Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4885 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Ah the sweet sweet sound of an old Fatty running! I love that sound, of course I'm biased. Great job Jim!!!!!! Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:picked up another 1959 Starflite V-4 50 12 years 3 months ago #55776

elgindave Offline Contributing Member Posts: 683 Karma: 10 Thank you received: 0	Mine sounds just like that. It is on my 60 Larson All-American. I don't know if I will beef it up or not. Either way I'm going to put her in the water this spring. I didn't use it last summer. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:picked up another 1959 Starflite V-4 50 12 years 3 months ago #55783

g3jim Topic Author Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1009 Karma: -27 Thank you received: 0	thanks guys. it does run pretty silky smooth. I know it is going to need a bit more carb adjustment on a boat but she does sound nice. wish i could have got this particular package together. Not sure if I am going to do any boating again this year. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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