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  1. CheapboatKev

    For starcraft i/o owners only!

    Adding content as I can. Had to break up some files by page numbers due to upload restrictions concerning size. I hope it helps. ;) http://www.4shared.com/account/dir/8OuEJdg4/sharing.html?rnd=76
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    Battery "kill" switch install

    Thinking of installing a simple batt kill switch. This is what I picked up at an autoparts store. http://image.rodandcustommagazine.com/f/9707187+w750+st0/0806rc_04_z+battery_kill_switch+.jpg Want to wire this near the helm.. Can it be wired to the ignition switch to break the circuit? If so...
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    Starmada on fb

    http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Starmada/131600063554097 ;)
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    Steering issues, lost wrench blocking rod?

    Here's the issue. When turning the wheel to port..she barley turns then is stopped cold. Have full motion to starboard. A few weeks ago, I was working on the manifold and riser, a wrench slipped off and flew back there..I didn't find it in my bilge nor at the back of the motor anywhere. I...
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    SC Old Timer Tinny B.O.D.

    Just tossing this out there... We have quite a few (over a hundred) SC members here.. What do you guys think of having a "Board of Directors" ?? Just a title (honor) that recognizes those acomplishments and their genuine & sincere efforts to help new members, old members and basically makes...
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    can you soup up a 6hp rude?

    OB's arent my forte, so forgive me.. Just picked up a 72 rude 6hp Fisherman. Can you swap the carb with a 7.5? or another larger rude? No matter what this little guy will blow away my 7.5 Gamefisher I was using Thsnkd in advance for the edumacation!
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    Meet George Jetson!

    Just because these things are semi in demand. I took it off the boat something like a week after I brought her home, and actually "misplaced it" until I was rummaging through my neatly organized boat stuff! lol I didnt even know if the bulb was good..soooooooo I wonder where I can find a...
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    Yard Sale Boat stuff Score

    Stopped @ a yard sales today just because... Well ended up walking away with 8 new PFD's 9 plastic rod holders a 8lb mushroom anchor for my 14 ftr an Olin 12 ga flare gun with flares in watertight can All for the whopping sum of $30.00!!!! I priced everything online from Basspro..the total new...
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    Starcrafts for sale on iboats!

    In case you guys dont browse the iboats paid ads.. They have em here too! http://boats.iboats.com/1973-starcraft-marine-18-runabout/589608.html
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    broke steel choke tube assmbly 2.5L Merc

    When getting my ex haust manifold off...I like a dumbarse managed to break my steel choke tube assembly..:mad: Could I use rubber hose with tiny radiater clamps as a patch? The line from the base of the carb/exhaust mani is ok..as is the line up near the choke..just need to replace the 3 or 4...
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    Suggestion for iboats parts store

    Hey guys... Just random thoughts from a random mind. How about a feature (radio button or drop down) where we can load in our make/model/year of our engine/outdrive and have the store direct any parts inquiry we have point directly to just the parts applicable to the pre loaded info? So once...
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    riser stud....

    The saga continues.. Removed riser on exhaust mani to get to the blocking plate.. When I removed the riser..it had 3 bolts..but one has a stud that lifted out with the riser..seems it wasn't threaded. So now I am looking at jb welding the dang thing in there..(ok yell at me for that) Or...MUST...
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    replacing exh mani blocking plate.

    Guys.. I am going to end up in the ER from my bloodpressure on this **&&^^%% thing.. I am replacing the blocking plate at the back of my exhaust manifold. I took the riser off to get me some working room, There are 4 bolts holding this old plate on, or whats left of it.. I got one out, but the...
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    went to an auction tonight

    My better half called me and said she wanted to go to an auction tonight so hurry home, she heard they had tools n stuff sometimes.. Lots of not so good stuff..but did walk away with the following deals.. workbench vise...3 bucks 10lb sledge hammer...2 bucks woodworking vise..6 bucks 3.5 hp...
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    1958 Johnny 10 hp deal?

    Hey guys I can pick this old girl up for 200.00 if I toss in my POS 7.5 gamefisher Love the old looks and would be correct for my 1950's 14 foot Lonestar Deal or no deal? http://fortmyers.craigslist.org/lee/boa/1828088715.html
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    exhaust manifold rust tolerance?

    On my 68 120 mercruiser, the manifold block off plate rusted through and leaks..I did find a replacement..But am thinking I am putting my motor at risk by not getting a new (or dang near new but used) exhaust mani.. There is a lot of rust in the 42 year old mani..is there any set thickness like...
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    Exhaust Manifold block off plate

    My 120 hp Merc's block off plate is blowing water through it. I picked up the WRONG one at a local marine parts store.. TOO BIG...and it had the lift ring that I was going to work around, but the one I need is about the size of a pack of cigs...(not 100's..lol) Can any of you old Mercruiser...
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    7.5 Eska throttle Question

    Had the skiff at the river yesterday, had no throttle. Lift the hood and see that the linkage is disconnected. Cut off the barb of a fish hook and used as a make shift cotter pin..Now the question.. The rod above the carb..all the way left is the STOP position, and fully out to the right is...
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    another "Lucky" ESKA/Gamefisher 7.5 owner

    Gee, imagine having problems with this great lil motor...;) Started up pretty easily when I looked at it..Got her home and got a new tank, fuel fittings (didnt replace the male connector on motor) mixed fuel @ 50/1 + some seafoam... Pulled her about 40 times no start. Took plug out, wet..Put...
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    poor trolling motor performance

    Took my 14 foot tinny out Sunday. Used my 42# MK trolling motor I bought off CL. Never used a elect TM before, so did not know what to expect. By myself, 260 lbs..in boat 300 lbs..maybe 50 lbs of marine battery.. Barely pushed me along, maybe less than 1 mph IF that? I thought my battery was...
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