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    1973 65esl-73r impeller seal question ?

    I'm in the process of replacing the impeller on My 73 Johnson. It was easy enough to get most of the parts (some have been replaced with other part #'s but seem fine) The problem I'm having is that seal on top of pump housing is different from original even though same part # . The original one...
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    1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

    Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration Heh a real Yooper wouldn't be caught dead in a hat like that :D
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    1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

    Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration Good advice but every time I do this I trip over My own feet :):facepalm:
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    1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

    Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration Drain tubes look great better than original definitely a cleaner more finished look than the plastic ones I plan to use. I'm still trying to decide what to fasten the transom cap back on with "boat nails" sound as good as anything so far.
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    1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

    Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration I've noticed that not everything Starcraft did was perfect from the factory (angry mob insert groans growls and howls of anguish here:)) Wish those original assemblers had signed their work so we would know which one was responsible. Boats built...
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    1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

    Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration Nice progress I think it would look fine to raise those consoles a bit on outside once the windshield is on it should all blend together nicely I think the key would be the windshield fitting properly.
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    1973 65esl-73r Temp gauge ?

    I'm recommissioning a 1973 65esl-73r and curious if there's a way to add a temp gauge on this motor ? pic shows thermostat housing wire on right goes to a temp switch(according to seloc diagram) guessing this is just for overheat ? Thanks in advance for your input guys:D
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    1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

    Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration Teak looks great was that original on the v5 ?
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    1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

    Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration So whats the cause of the pot smoking?? Or smoking pot ? Is this a common occurrence with Starcraft restorations ?:D:):cool:
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    1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

    Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration Thanks for the info on the rubrail insert those look great and if mine give me any trouble I will definitely be replacing them.:):D:)
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    1972 vs. 1973 65 horse johnsons

    I am about to begin tearing down and restoring an 18 foot starcraft mariner that has a 73 65 horse johnson on it I also have a 72 johnson 65 horse on my Dads old boat. Neither have been run in a few years both turn over fine and ran when last used. Both have broken/frozen control cables from...
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    1975 Starcraft Mariner 18'

    Thought I should try doing the pics thing here with all you great starcraft folks so here goes nothin:confused:[/IMG][/IMG][/IMG]
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    1975 Starcraft Mariner 18'

    I guess its time to say hello and start this thread (although that means I will have to start the work soon as well :eek:) I've been stalking this forum over the last few months as I searched for my project boat and have learned a great deal from watching the other Starcraft restorations in...
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