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  1. kbh121956

    Is it needed?

    On the outside of my 1971 StarCraft 18' SS is a triangular shaped piece of wood where the outboard mounts up. My question is, is it needed? I restored this boat a few years back and this plywood doesn't hold up well. The paint peels, looks terrible.
  2. kbh121956

    Starter

    I have a 1963 Mercury 4 cylinder 650. Anyone know where do get a starter for it?
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    1950 Evinrude 7.5 hp, Model 4434

    Hello, I have an old 1950 7.5 hp Evinrude that was my fathers. I would like too restore it. Where can one get parts for it such as a kit for the Tillotson #MD34A carb. Water pump empeller, and seals for the gear case? It still has good compression and spark.
  4. kbh121956

    Firestone 3.6 hp.

    Hello group, what plug do I use for a Firestone 3.6HP? Also where does a person find parts for it?
  5. kbh121956

    1963 650 Mercury cooling question.

    I am new to this old Mercury, Installed a new water pump base and impeller. Does this outboard have a pisser or does the water just exit out of the prop?
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    1963 650 Merc bearing carrier

    Hello all, Looking for information on the tool to remove the bearing carrier assembly. I have one for the mercruiser alpha outdrive but it's too large. Anyone have a part number for the tool or a link? Thanks!
  7. kbh121956

    1963 Mercury 65HP 4 cylinder Control

    Hello I am restoring an old boat with the period correct Mercury OB. I have the service manual for the outboard. I am needing part numbers for the correct ignition switch and choke button. The control box is white in color. The S.N. is 1543598. Also any help to where I can purchase the parts...
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    1989 Evinrude 150 XP 35 amp.

    Installing a new ignition switch, the old was missing. Wires are; red, black, purple/orange. purple/white. and yellow/orange. What wire goes on terminals A, M, B, M, S, and C? Thanks.
  9. kbh121956

    Chrysler 1975 35 HP, Serial number 3457, Model Number 357HE

    Hello Group, I picked up a 35 HP with controls and wiring that had been sitting in a shed for many years. What I have done, I pulled the plugs and fogged the engine. I dropped the lower and inspected the water pump. I was surprised to find that the impeller, plate and pump housing looked brand...
  10. kbh121956

    Jazzi?

    Might be one dumb question, what is a Force Jazzi? All that I know is that it is a 92-94. 90 HP engine.
  11. kbh121956

    1972 Mercury 140 tower of power

    Hello group, anyone know what pole the tachometer is for this outboard?
  12. kbh121956

    Color codes?

    Does anyone have the factory color code for a 1972 18' SS? Looks like a sand white and a sky blue. I would like to keep the same colors on her. Thanks.
  13. kbh121956

    Flushing adapter?

    Asking for a friend. Any place to get either the clap on style or the cap style flushing adapter for the old stringers? I thought that I had one.
  14. kbh121956

    What year?

    When I got this boat it only came with a bill of sale. It has no hull number, all that I have is a serial number. Is there any way I can find out what year it is? Thanks everyone, great group here.
  15. kbh121956

    1972 StarCraft 18 SS transom removal help please.

    I have all bolts and screws removed. Aluminum corners removed. The top right and left part of the transom came out easy! The "Ears" I'll call them were separate from the rest of the transom. I have 2 eye bolts screwed into the transom, I'm using a cherry picker (engine host) and the transom will...
  16. kbh121956

    Plywood for deck

    Hello group. I have a 1972 18' StarCraft SS. The floor had a soft spot in it. The PO had screwed a umbrella mount to the floor and didn't use any sealant on the screws, overtime the plywood absorbed water and caused the ply's to separate. My question is, what type of plywood is needed for it? I...
  17. kbh121956

    Transom clamp bolts

    Hello group, Just wondering if the transom bolt pattern are the same on all outboards? I know the both Chrysler and Force outboards use the same bolt pattern. Also, if they are different what is the best method of filling the old holes? Thanks.
  18. kbh121956

    1970's 18 foot SS.

    Will a 75 HP power this 18' aluminum? I'm new to the StarCraft boats.
  19. kbh121956

    What control for a 1972 Merc 1140?

    Hello group, what control box is needed for a 1972 Merc 140hp. I see that some have a blue stripe and some are red. Is the plug at the motor the same? Wish that I could post photo's but to large. I used to be able to.
  20. kbh121956

    Mercury 140hp. Serial number 3424016

    I'm new to Mercury's. I picked up a 18' StarCraft with this Mercury on it. The control box is missing. Anyway to wire it up so that I can check compression and spark before finding a control box with ignition switch for it? What I have been able to find out is that the outboard is a 1972. Is...
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