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    1974 Chieftan 21' 165 Mercruiser I/O

    The move from Texas to Maryland went OK. It was a sad day selling the 16 and 18 foot Super Sports ... They were both great boats and went to good homes. I just picked up my next project. A 1974 21' Chieftan with a 165 mercruiser. It comes complete with a rotten floor and transom, a...
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    Relocating again..... = new boat?

    Sometimes being a military family really stinks. About the time we get used to a place, it's time to move. There are some advantages like being able to live in many different areas and experience the cultures. It is hard on the kids though :blue: We don't have the orders yet, but it looks...
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    Troubleshoot an Overheat Condition

    I'm working on a 1978 120hp 2.5L that is overheating while under load. In the driveway: I can run the engine on muffs all day long and temp will stay around 160 degrees. In the lake: Idleling in neutral, it will overheat. Idleling while underway, it does not overheat. I can run it up...
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    Distributor rotor button stuck

    The motor is a 1978 120hp. I expected to change points and condensor but found this when I pulled the cap off: It looks to me that a PO has done a conversion kit or something. Can anyone tell me what kit was used? The rotor button is stuck and will not pull off easily. Any suggestions...
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    Trim limit switches wiring

    I'm working on a 1978 Starcraft with a MC-1 outdrive and a 120 hp mercruiser. The boat is being restored so the motor and outdrive have been removed and now installed. My problem is both pair of wires going to the trim limit and trim gauge switches were shorted and burned up. I replaced the...
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    120 hp compression numbers more than 15% different?

    I'm working on a 1978 2.5L mercruiser. SN 5155605 This motor has not been used in a couple of years. The PO had not winterized the motor properly and blew out 1 of the casting (freeze) plugs. The cold compression numbers at that time was (119, 125, 120, 130) and the oil was black with no...
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    Mercruiser 120 hp: starting a removed engine??

    I'm working on a 1978 Mercruiser 2.5L 120 hp. I've got the engine removed and bolted down to some 2X4's. I am hoping to get it started so I can check some water leaks. While the moter was in the boat, it looked like the block was cracked. I'm not so sure now that I can see the block a little...
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    2.5L 120hp swap to 3.0L

    I just acquired an old boat that the PO let freeze. The motor model number is MCM 120 and is a 1978 2.5 liter. I'm pretty sure the outdrive is a MC-1. Would a 1995 3.0 liter be a good candidate to swap in? Is it a direct bolt in swap even though the outdrives are different? Is $500 a fair...
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    1978 SS 18 120 I/O --Rebuild

    I couldn't find a 18' SS anywhere around San Antonio so I opened up the distance I was willing to travel. I found one 400 miles away in OK and picked it up yesterday. It's a one owner from Michigan that I picked up for $800. Not exactly bottem feeder prices, but not to bad for around here...
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    Help ID this Starcraft

    Hey guys! I believe I have found an 18' SS, but the owners aren't sure what they have. I've got it all set up to purchase this boat on Saturday for $800. Here's the specs: 1978 Starcraft, 4 cylinder, Chevy engine, 120 hp i/o, 18.5 feet, Open Bow. Comes with trailer and 2 extra batteries...
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    sizzling tin

    I'm not sure how to describe the noise I heard while anchored up fishing except to say 'frying bacon'. The boat is a '72 super sport and the noise came from under the splashwell but only when a boat would pass by on plane. The noise really freaked me out until I put it together with the boats...
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    1972 16' SS Build

    I picked up a 72 SS today. It's been sitting in a boat salvage yard for the last 20 years or so and was last registered in 1988! I didn't feel to bad today going to the dump to drop off the donor glasser boat. My wife sure doesn't understand my madness and thinks I'm a little crazy...
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    Please help identify this Starcraft for possible restore

    I can purchase this starcraft for $125. (no trailer, motor, or title) I believe the boat is a 18' Super Sport, but have no ideal what year. The no title is a huge deal since I live in TX! It would end up having to be bonded/abandoned or search up the old owner if they are still living after...
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    identify this thing???

    Hello all. I just acquired a 1972 glastron project boat that has a 1978 140 hp Johnson on it. I rebuilt the fuel pump, carbs, checked compression and spark, and water pump and have the engine running great now. I couldn't have done all this without the great info from this forum. Thanks...
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