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    Painting SS 16

    It is time for my 1976 SS16 to get painted. When I purchased the boat 3 years ago, it appeared the PO spray painted some areas to conceal paint. Well, after three years on the water, the paint is now worn, showing aluminum in spots. I inspected the boat on the trailer, I actually think I can...
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    Starcraft side bumpers

    Anyone know where I might be able to find these for a 1976 16' Super Sport? I have seen pictures and I believe my boat should have them. Those long strips that run down the sides. Anyone that can lend a hand, I appreciate it.
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    Shout out to Frank

    I remember reading a thread a while back that Frank bought an old motor and did the H20 pump and found it had broken vanes. I bought a 4hp Merc kicker last week and mounted it ready to use. Got to thinking that the guy said it wasn't used for over 10 years. Decided to replace the impeller...
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    1981 4hp Mercury

    Just bought this 4hp Mercury, a 1981 I'm told off C-list as a kicker. Model 54935, Serial 5927863. The motor wasn't run for years so all the gas was removed, tank cleaned and it runs great. It looks almost new. I am assuming it is air cooled as there doesn't appear to be a telltale. Ran it...
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    Oh, I've got problems 707HF

    I just bought a Harbor Freight compression tester, so went out to try it. Warmed the engine and found dark oil seepage from the #2 cylinder plug. Thought it was loose from putting in Deep Creep in Fall. Gave it a turn, it is stripped. Now what? I wound up rotating the plugs and got one to...
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    2 Questions

    #1 : When I reinstalled the driveshaft with new pressed on bearing, I put some bearing lube on it. Not a lot but a little as I was told not to put in dry. Does this get lubricated via LU oil when operating? #2 : How difficult is it to put new spark plug wires in? Before I tear into the...
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    Painting 1973 Chrysler

    Hi guys, Just wanted to update you on my progress on my painting of 70hp Chrysler. Thanks to this forum I got a seal kit and water pump kit installed and water tested, works perfect, no leaks! Now for the paint. I decided to paint the motor on the boat. I have so many other projects and my...
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    Is this normal?

    When I installed a new battery on my boat (rear) powers lights and motor, I hooked up the positive, then the negative. When the negative touched, I got a spark. Not a huge spark, but a spark. I touched it again, no spark. I thought maybe a draw from the CDI unit or tilt/trim switch. I then...
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    Chrysler 70hp 707hf L.U. Seal Question

    I have two manuals that the PO of my boat gave me- a Seloc for my 707HF motor and a Chrysler manual for a 90hp. Neither of these manuals really describe where or how to replace all the seals on my 70hp. I have a parts diagram of the L.U., but the kit I purchased doesn't show you where all the...
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    1973 70hp Chrysler OB

    Hi, I have this outboard that I purchased a seal kit for due to a large volume of water in the lower unit. However, I'd like to replace the water pump and gaskets too. What kit do I need to purchase? My water pump is a 3085 replacement, but can't locate the kit, just pump. The other thing, I...
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    Gear Shift noise

    On my 70hp Chrysler, as I move the shift lever to forward or reverse, I get a knocking noise (gear teeth not meshing) until it reaches a certain point and I get the Clunk of positive engagement. The question I have is, being new boat owner, is this normal or is there an adjustment I need to...
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    Help with hooking up CD Module

    Another thread indicates how I reversed the poles on the battery and fried my CD unit. I found a new CD Module never used old stock at a local dealer (lucky). I went to hook it up but think I'm doing something wrong. I hooked the red/white/blue wires up correctly on the terminal block as I...
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    I totally screwed up

    I have a '73 Chrysler 70hp. Had my son prime the fuel bulb, it would only turn over, wouldn't catch (maybe primed too much?). Battery wound up getting too low, so I switched out the battery with another, I reveresed the poles and smoked the Motorola box. Don't ask, I was on the launch and had...
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    Yes, another new(to me) Starcraft

    Hi all, I just joined the forum after purchasing a 1976 Starcraft Super Sport 16 on Saturday. This is my first boat and I'm totally new to boats. It has a 1973 Chrysler 70hp that gets it moving along pretty good. Can't wait for the holiday weekend to get it out. I'll have pictures later...
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