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  1. jwestjr

    WHAT IS IT? Engine has no serial number plate. Either a Mercruiser 120 or 140

    The original Mercruiser 120 was shot and I needed to replace it. A parts store/engine rebuild center owner said he didn't have a 120 but he did have a 140 and all components would interchange with my old engine to the rebuilt one. (Wrong) but the problem I have now is I'm now not sure that it is...
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    1972 mercruiser 120 shifting problem

    Shifting is stiff on my 1972 starchief with 120/140 mercruiser. I took it out the other day and the control cable pulled out of the anchor point end piece. My thought is to change the control cable. I don't see any markings on the shifter and am not sure how to change the cable. It looks like I...
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    Starcraft Starchief hardware

    Hello iBoat friends, I've been working on a 1972 Starcraft Starchief and I need some hardware. I prefer to have exact replacements. Can someone tell me where I can get vent cowls and rod holders that are a match to what is original? Thanks for any help.
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    Mercruiser 120-140 shift cable for early 1972 Starcraft Starchief

    Hello Boating Friends, My mechanic did some work on my 1972 Starcraft Starchief and one of the items he replaced was a shift cable. My Seloc manual states that "from the centerline of the brass barrel to the center line of the cable end guide mounting hole, the measurement MUST be 5 7/8 inches"...
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    Mercruiser replacement

    I have a 1972 Starcraft Starchief with a 120 hp 2.5 litre Mercruiser. It has a cracked head and keeps oil in the bilge. I'm wanting to replace the engine. My question is should I upgrade to the 3.0? I believe it is a more modern engine with more parts availability. I see some of the 2.5 complete...
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    Engine compartment blowers

    I have a 1972 Starcraft Chief with a mercruiser 120 and recently noticed there are two vents on the upper deck of the compartment (exhaust) but there is only one blower. Is this standard or am I missing a blower? I don't fully understand the front vents near the front seats that are intake, I...
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    Vintage windshields

    I have a 1972 Starcraft Starchief 18 ft cuddy and the plexiglass cabin windshield is in bad shape. I see some restored craft of the same model with new replacements that look excellent. Are these from some aftermarket, Starcraft manufacturer or locally made?
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    Outdrive trim cylinder pin removal

    Hello boating world, I am replacing the upper and lower mercruiser 120-140 outdrive with new SEI. Got the upper installed and then I realized the new outdrive didn't have the cylinder pin/shaft. My question is how to remove the old one from the mercruiser unit. I have tried to twist and hammer...
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    Trailer capacity

    I have a 1972 Starcraft Starchief I/O and am shopping for a trailer. Anyone know what is a safe weight capacity for this boat? Any recommendations for a trailer manufacturer that can match a trailer to the boat? I am currently looking at Platinum Boat Trailers but would like to know of other...
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    Starchief or Chieftian?

    I've been a Starchief owner for almost a year and love to browse the internet and look at other Starcraft aluminum boats. I see a lot of boats that look like mine, a 1972 model, but some of the ones that I see are labeled 18 foot Chieftians. Is there a difference between the two? I thought the...
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    Looking for trailer

    I recently purchased a 1972 18.5 feet Starcraft Starchief. The trailer is not original, too small and needs work. I would like to find the correct size trailer for this boat. Can someone tell me which brand, model, or size I should be looking for? Thanks for all replys. Johnnie
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    Re-power or not?

    A local Mercury Marine dealership service foreman practically refused to work on my 1972 Mercruiser 120 out drive siting I would constantly be putting money into it. He wanted me to modernize with a new Mercruiser 130 with whatever out drive went with it. Well this is a vintage boat (1972...
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    Melted Guide tube and blistered upper water pump housing.

    Hello iboat forum friends, I recently bought a 1972 Starcraft Starchief and have problems with it running hot. I ran it for 8-10 hours but watched the guage and kept it low enough to not ruin the engine. I pulled it home and noticed some oil dripping form the water inlets. I dropped the bottom...
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