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    replacement carburetor for 89 Suzuki DT15c

    My carb model is: 13200-89E10. I need either a match, or one that is compatible. I have searched a bunch and cannot locate either one. Any help is greatly appreciated
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    140 HP 1978 mercruiser question

    I am still trying to find out the exact sterndrive unit I have. The serial number is long gone, from the outdrive unit. Here's what I have, so far for info: it's on an 18' Starcraft Chieftan (1978), it's a 140 hp model, it has a 17 spline drive shaft. The gimbal housing has a serial number of...
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    Prop question - 1994 Gamefisher 15 hp

    Does anyone know where to find a new prop for a 1994 Gamefisher 15 hp?? Mine is stamped 8x6
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    1994 Force 15hp steering way too stiff - How to remove transom clamp/tilt assembly

    Both hands needed to turn, and I can hear it squeaking, at the top end - Removed damper set screw (threads full of oxidized stuff), no help - greased fitting, no help - sprayed upper and lower joints, and soaked the damper screw hole with the motor turned upside down (PB Blaster & WD-40), no...
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    '94 Gamefisher 15hp - no spark

    No spark at the plugs. Any ideas on where/how to start checking for power?... aside of getting a name brand outboard
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    1978 Starcraft Chieftan 18' - Starting point

    Re: 1978 Starcraft Chieftan 18' - Starting point The hull was pretty clean with the worst of it, under the engine, as usual. What I did find was a few missing rivets, on a couple of the rib-ends. - There are a few more, but you get the idea. I have to crawl under her, and check out to see...
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    1978 Starcraft Chieftan 18' - Starting point

    Re: 1978 Starcraft Chieftan 18' - Starting point OK, just so no one thinks I have forgotten the REAL project - - I removed the aft flooring, today - - just a few views - :cool:
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    1973 6 hp water pump question

    Long story short - bought a boat and motor. It runs great but, I knew the motor wasn't pumping water so, overheating was an issue (it was only started and ran 4-5 min. max), and it was never used, and just sat. I watched the owner put the pump kit in it, and thought, at the time, he was placing...
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    1978 Starcraft Chieftan 18' - Starting point

    Re: 1978 Starcraft Chieftan 18' - Starting point Here's the little one, nearly stripped. I finally have a sunny day so, I pulled her out of the garage and flipped her over so I can strip the bottom tomorrow. The entire boat was slopped with camo paint, and other various colors. It has been a...
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    Bow Rail For 18' Chieftan?

    I see photos of the 18' Chieftans with bow rails, and photos of them without. Mine doesn't have one, and there are no mount holes, on the deck, so I'm guessing she never did. Mine is a 1978. Were those an add-on accessory, from the factory? I see some that are just curved low rails, that don't...
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    Post a pic of your starcraft!

    Re: Post a pic of your starcraft! Nice to see all of the beautiful boats, on here. I picked up this one ('78 chieftan IV 18") about 6 weeks back. so, here's the starting point.
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    1978 Starcraft Chieftan 18' - Starting point

    Re: 1978 Starcraft Chieftan 18' - Starting point :joyous:Bought a 12'X26' portable garage. It's assembled and Miss Chief is in, for the winter. This way, I can get out of the weather to work on her. After following one of the Starcraft Maniac's adventures restoring his, outside, in Michigan...
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    remove a shift cable from an Alpha One Gen 1 out drive

    Re: remove a shift cable from an Alpha One Gen 1 out drive I was told, by the previous owner, the cable had broken off, inside the unit. Today, I found out, upon further investigation. the cable had broken off the end at the "shifting yoke" - not inside the unit. let me try to make this a bit...
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    remove a shift cable from an Alpha One Gen 1 out drive

    I have a 1978 Starcraft Chieftan 18' with a 140 Mercruiser. The shift cable is broken inside the out drive. I have a Mercruiser out drive off my 1981 sea Ray 210, with a 305. The cable in it is perfect. (a) will that cable work on my 140 - and - (b) I've got the Sea Ray out drive opened up, and...
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    1978 Starcraft Chieftan 18' - Starting point

    Re: 1978 Starcraft Chieftan 18' - Starting point Barato2 - Yep. She'll spend a lot of time in the North end of Puget Sound, and larger lakes. Not super rough water, but still, enough to put a load on her. Safety first, last, and in between. I might get another aluminum skin cut, for the stern...
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