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  1. BillyOldBoat

    Carburetor Problem

    Finally got a chance to get to the boat and inspect/remove the carb. I think I found the problem. There appears to be a hole on the underneath side of the section where the linkage goes into the carb. Picture shows with green box where hole is. If this is the case, then I'm guessing the carb...
  2. BillyOldBoat

    Carburetor Problem

    I have a 1986 Baja Islander. Mercruiser 140 engine. Spent 1 day on lake and all seemed to be fine. Filled up gas tank next day, at the lake, with premium fuel (1st time for premium fuel, usually use non premium). Running around on the lake for a couple hours and stopped to jump in water...
  3. BillyOldBoat

    Rebuild of 1986 Starcraft Medalist 1901

    Re: Rebuild of 1986 Starcraft Medalist 1901 Hi... looking for help again. In reference to the picture. Can someone tell me: 1) What is the rubber gasket called that surrounds the key hole? I don't believe I have seen one of those on any of the restore threads I have seen here on iboats. 2)...
  4. BillyOldBoat

    Rebuild of 1986 Starcraft Medalist 1901

    Re: Rebuild of 1986 Starcraft Medalist 1901 Hi everyone. I need some help again. I managed to zip a hole in my boat as I was taking out the transom. Can anyone give me some advice as to how to repair it the correct way. There should be a picture of it below. Thanks in advance.
  5. BillyOldBoat

    Rebuild of 1986 Starcraft Medalist 1901

    I hope someone can give me some advice. I am replacing the transom and stringers in a 1986 Starcraft Medalist 1901. I have the stingers and transom out and am in the grinding phase. The hull skin thickness of the transom is 1/4". I'm trying to figure out what thickness of plywood to use to...
  6. BillyOldBoat

    Tech Manual Question

    I am a boat repair newbee... about to start repair projects... stingers, deck etc. I need to remove the engine. I know having manuals on your engine and drive are a must. Is it necessary to get the Mercruiser brand manuals costing lots of $ or are the Clymer or Seloc manuals good enough? I...
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