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    Starcraft windshield ?????

    Cleaning out my shop today and came across a complete winshield for a 16' super sport (1975)- both fronts with hinged center section, both side windows with rail supports, and both height adjusters. Does this have any value?
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    expected lifespan of components

    I have a 1975 Evinrude 85hp v-4 it was stored unused, indoors for over 20 years before I started using it 3 years ago. It runs well but my question is should I expect the coils and powerpack to naturally start to weaken or fail due to age and replace them as a matter of pre-emptive maintenance...
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    Impeller change on 1968 Merc 3.9

    What is the procedure for changing the waterpump on this motor? I am more familiar with OMC engines.
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    Year and Model help please?

    I am looking for the year of this outboard Mercury Kiekaefer 3.9, Serial # 2443441 also does this motor have a tell tale? It is a single cylinder with thru hub exhaust.
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    1975 v4 rough idle, stalling problem solved!

    If there has been one problem I have seen on this site way to often it is the mid 70's v4 idling rough, sneezing and stalling even though it runs great at every other speed. Last season I was given a 1975 starcraft with a 1975 evinrude 85hp and a 1975 rude 4hp kicker. The main engine ran fine...
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    anyone ever used Boysen reeds

    1975 Evinrude 85hp I need new reeds, does anyone have any experience with Boysen instead of stock?
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    no fire with plugs in 1975 Evinrude 85hp

    1975 Evinrude 85hp ran good last season, this year with the spark plugs in I see no spark with the plugs out I get a strong 1/2" blue flame from all 4 coils. The battery is new and fully charged the engine is spinning well over the required 300 rpm minimum. I removed the flywheel and see no...
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    another choke question 1975 evinrde 85hp

    Thanks for the input yesterday on eliminating the stage 1 feature of this choke the symptoms desribed fit this motor perfectly (heavy smoke at the launch and hesitation/stalling prior to full warm up) now I have 1 new question. The choke operates smoothly and both doors close tightly and evenly...
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    1975 85 hp evinrude choke issue

    The manual I bought gives no mention to the electric choke. This model has the two purple wire electric choke not the primer. When the key is first turned to the on position (with the choke off) the choke activtes slightly to about 1/8 closed, is this normal? When you hit the choke switch it...
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