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    mercruiser alpha 1 gen 2 trim cylinders

    This winter has been rough on my boat. Evidently water got in my hydraulics, and when it froze. cracked both of my cylinders, My question is, I have already put alot of money in the boat this winter buying parts to get it up to par (needed new steering system, and new control handle) and then...
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    81 johnson J50BELCIC will not start

    Hey all. I have had problems with this engine all summer. We have been too busy to go out much, so it sat for 4 weeks. The fuel tank did expand to much (thanks EPA) and fuel did leak out of the engine. I tried to start, and it fired, but would not stay running, then stopped trying altogether. It...
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    81 johnson J50BELCIC will not start

    Hey all. I have had problems with this engine all summer. We have been too busy to go out much, so it sat for 4 weeks. The fuel tank did expand to much (thanks EPA) and fuel did leak out of the engine. I tried to start, and it fired, but would not stay running, then stopped trying altogether. It...
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    Johnson 50 HP 1981 WOT problem

    I have a 1981 J50belcic. Engine runs smooth at idle and no load. then bogs down at WOT especially under load. The engine sat for 7 years, Had a mechanic give it a once over before i put it in the water. things done - New fuel pump and hoses. New spark plugs and new wiring harness rebuilt carbs...
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    Prop issues on 1981 50 HP johnson. Help!!

    Have 1981 J50BELCIC. Have now tried 3 props. Was a restore job I did on a 1981 Starcraft SS161 (16 foot) After engine was looked at and repaired. Started with damaged 12 1/4 X 15 with converging ring. Do not remember my RPMS I was getting. But did not seem right, had to cut back on...
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    Johnson 1981 50 Outboard

    Hey everyone. I am redoing a 1981 starcraft SS, A johnson 50HP came with it. I looked up the number, it is J50BELCIC which shows a 1981 Belgian derated motor4. My question is the wiring diagrams in the seloc manual does not show a 1981 50 HP. about the lcosest is a 1979 50 and 1980-81 60. My...
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    1981 Starcraft SS 16' rebuild

    Re: 1981 Starcraft SS 16" rebuild Re: 1981 Starcraft SS 16" rebuild Thanks for the info. I did as you guys said (although I put 2 eyebolts in and my son in law and myself lifted up, Still had to pry to get it started though, then 2x4 the rest of the way, a few questions, The drain holes for...
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    1981 Starcraft SS 16' rebuild

    Re: 1981 Starcraft SS 16" rebuild Re: 1981 Starcraft SS 16" rebuild Update, busy day today, Took both consols off, Splashguard off and engine off. Removed wiring and cables. Purchased Gluvit, epoxy, and some goodies for later. Here are some pics. Electrical was a mess under the console...
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    1981 Starcraft SS 16' rebuild

    Re: 1981 Starcraft SS 16" rebuild Re: 1981 Starcraft SS 16" rebuild Last two days been stormy, wish I had a garage The cover for the boat was rotten, Hope I can find a good cover custom fit when I get done. Any one know of anyplace that has custom fit covers for starcrafts?
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    1981 Starcraft SS 16' rebuild

    Re: 1981 Starcraft SS 16" rebuild Re: 1981 Starcraft SS 16" rebuild Ok more picks of what I found when I started taking boat apart. Wood in back of boat, (I stepped through this wood in the centerline, went clean through. Bow seating, Vinyl is toast, Wood is rotten will have to replace...
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    1981 Starcraft SS 16' rebuild

    AFter 4 years of asking my dad to let me have his boat which had not been in the water for years. He finally gave in and let me have it. When I got it home it was worst than I thought (My foot went through the floor in many places) What I thought was going to be an easy fix, looks like a major...
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    STARCRAFT OWNERS Check in

    Re: STARCRAFT OWNERS Check in Here are some picks. I already have most of it gutted and am just starting to put floor back in :)
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