Recent content by jwestjr

Thanks Bondo for your replies. Yes it was a long block swap. The exhaust/intake manifold would not match up and consequently I had to buy another (larger) carburator. I have to regroup on the timing issue now. I have also have installed the pertronix 1146a in place of the points. What really had...

Scott I got up early today/this evening and proceeded on the research. It is a 140 or 3.0L. Thanks greatly for your help.

Hi Bondo, The exhaust/intake manifold wouldn't fit. I got one to fit and therefore I had to go to a larger carburetor.

I sure thank you Scott, That sounds like a great lead. Working midnights and it's my bedtime now. I'll research this tomorrow. Thanks.

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...

I've been misinformed. A Pertronix tech told me that is a resistance wire. However mine is missing. Yes, I have ignition issues.

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...

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.

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"...

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...

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...

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?

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...

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...