Hi-Need to replace/refurbish 1972 18' Holiday rear jump seats. Reupholsters here (Portland OR) charge arm and a leg .However I boats and other online sites don't have any thing close to fit ( too narrow etc. ).Anyone out there have any luck with this kind of replacement ? I don't have the skill...
Hi- replacing water pump/Impeller for friends Yami ( probably for first time ! ). Drive shaft / Impeller key is stuck . Is this normal ? / Tried pulling on it with pliers -no go . Before I try hammering at it -any suggestions ?
Finally took care of a longstanding and frustrating stalling problem with my 1972 140 hp mercruiser in a 72 Starcraft Holiday . Engine would always start fine but would stall out and be very difficult to restart after 30-90 min of run time .Some here thought it might be an overheating coil some...
I think I know the answer but I thought I would tap your collective wisdom . 1972 StarCraft Holiday I/O cover and rear jump seats- cheaper to reupholster ( by a shop) or buy replacements ( at least for seats , don't think I could buy a replacement for I/O cover ) Thanks
My previous post regarding stalling and starting issues and carb remanufacture recommendations ( 1/11/20) for a 1972 3.0L came up with most people thinking I have an ignition issue instead . The engine starts fine cold ,runs for 45-60 min and then has stalling, restarting problems . all...
Hi-Looking to replace my rebuilt (and still not working right ) carb on my 1972 140 hp Mercruiser (in a 72 Starcraft Holiday).No real options in area ( Portland OR ) so looking at using either National Carburetors or Flying Fish Carburetors both in Florida . Anyone out there have experience with...
Hi- My 1972 Mercruiser 140 hp starts up and runs fine when started cold . It runs fine for 30 -60 min or so then will start to run rough and stall out if at idle or lower speeds . Then it will only start at full throttle and stall when shifted into gear .Carb was rebuilt a few years ago ,plugs...
Hi, did some driveway demolition on my 2014 Tohatsu 6hp Sailpro. Bought it new for $1,600, little used, 20 hours in five years. Cracked it at the top of the lower unit by the forward bolt and bottom of the shaft housing right above the lower unit. See pictures. Dealer says internal stuff...
Hi-trying to match the 1972 avocado green vinyl floor covering in my StarCraft Holiday . Closest I can find is a kind of camo/green/brown . Any suggestions out there ? Thanks
Hi - Replacing distributor cap and rotor on a 1972 140 hp mercruiser GM engine . Put in electronic points and new cap and rotor from a marine dealer a number of years ago .Can I use new cap and rotor from NAPA or should I stick with the probably more expensive Mercruiser dealer ? Thanks
My 18 ft StarCraft with the 140 Hp Mercruiser I/O has a thin rubber gasket that sits between the hull and anodes . Replacement anodes from West Marine do not have this gasket . My question-what's the purpose of the gasket and if is important,why not included with replacement anodes? I would...
H,i Want to replace aging starter motor for 18 ' Starcraft Holiday with 140 hp Mercruiser I/O . What size is recommended ? Only will be used for starting
and some fish finder use and occasional running lights . Old one is Grp 24 or 27 with 1000 CCA . Thanks
My 1972 18 ' Starcraft Holiday"s trailer came with P19575R14 auto tires . First dumb question - Can I use the existing wheels with trailer tires or are they too wide for that ? If so, what wheels and trailer tires should I be looking at ? Total Wt of fully loaded boat and trailer (single axle)...
Hi - Having issues with starting my 1972 StarCraft Mercruiser I/O . Only starts with throttle pushed all the way forward causing engine to start at WOT .With throttle in that starting position ,throttle plate is only a little bit open . At any other position plate is completely closed . Selco...
