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    Choke solenoid wire help. J60ELCSR

    I'm assuming this is the choke solenoid that the wire is shot? Its a single wire that leads back into the wiring harness. I don't like splices but my guess is I'd have to run a new wire all the way back from the switch to the solenoid. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks
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    New shift cable needed?

    I had my '84 60 horse on muffs after 1.5 years of not getting used. I had removed the lu and replaced some seals and made sure shift rod length was correct and re-installed lu. Again on muffs, when shifting into both forward and reverse, theres some chatter before fulling engaging. I haven't...
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    Give me the good, bad, or ugly on a '81 Merc 70 hp

    Looking at said motor, but know very little of the Mercury makes. Any words of wisdom on what to look for that could be a serious issue? I currently have an 84 rude 60 horse and could tear it apart and put it back without much headache, but beyond the basics of 2 cycles, what is different on a...
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    Smokercraft part replacement help

    Having a difficult time finding a part for a 84 Pro Angler 16'. Call it whatever but I've heard gunnel cap, nose cone, bow cap, etc....its the piece of triangular aluminum that covers the rub rails at the front of the boat and trims out the top deck to look nice. The original is said to be in...
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    '87 16' with no capacity plate need help please.

    I'm looking at a boat to replace my currently undersized smokercraft. Only details I have from the seller is that its an aluminum '87 16 foot, w/o motor, no model # or decal on the boat other than Starcraft. Seller claims its rated for an 85 hp, but the CG plate is not on the boat and I'm...
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    Service Manual Comparisons

    I missed out on a cheap manual for my 1984 60 horse. I have seen two others for the 1980 and 1981 50/55/60 horse. Are there any considerable differences in the 60 horse motors from 1980 to 1984? If there isn't, I'll pick up one of these and wait for another 1984 to come around. Thanks
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    Conflicting Tach Settings for '84 60 horse.

    I want install a tach for my '84 60 horse, but looking at Teleflex and Faria websites, get conflicting settings for my engine. Teleflex indicates 6P while Faria says 5P. Both should say the same since the setting is based on the engine windings, not the manufacturer? Or are they different...
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    E60ELCRE Lower unit seals

    I did a complete lower unit reseal and new water pump. What I can't find is PN 305762. BRP online (ref # 17) has it listed as a gear case seal. Its a 1/4" tall foam ring. Didn't see it at all when I removed the lu. A forum search shows that it may go on the water pump, but old pump had...
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    '84 60 horse shift rod length

    Manual Holders Need to know the length needed before putting lu back on after a complete reseal and water kit. I counted seven turns out but would like a little more precise. Yes I know, get the manual.......its coming. Motor is 60ELCRE. Thanks Joel
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    '84 60 Carb Questions

    A big thanks to tashasdaddy getting me going in the right direction. But a few questions after disassembling my carbs last night. What is this and where should it go? Second, the carb kit references a 'retainer' between #9 and #1 and possibly someplace else (don't have the instructions handy)...
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    1984 60hp starter issue

    New to the forum, but have been an outsider for many months. What a jackpot of info here. Hope someone can help me out. I'm eyeing a smokercraft with a 60hp engine, but last night when I asked to go for a test drive, owner called back and said he had no response from the starter...had power...
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