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    Need help IDing 6cyl Volvo Penta diesel

    I looked at a 1976 boat today powered by a Volvo Penta 6cyl diesel. I was kind of expecting a Nissan SD33 but found another engine instead. It has two valve covers. The injection pump drives the raw water pump and it was normally asperated. The VP outdrive had the number 270 pn it. The engine...
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    Starcraft for sale again.

    Sorry John but selling on the forum is not allowed.
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    Saw a prop numbered K1268 today

    Looked at a SS three blade prop today that had a broze ring at the exhaust end. The only number I could find was K1268 stamped in the barrel. Anyone know what this might fit? TIA, John
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    21' hull or parts

    Hey all. I'm thinking of selling my 21'. I want to keep the engine and jet pump. I wouldn't mind keeping the trailer and hull title but I don't think there would be too many buyers of a title less hull. There are a few pics on my original thread about the boat...
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    Looking at 1975 7.5hp Honda

    Just like the title says. It's a 35 y/o outboard and I'm wondering if they have known problems or if they're generally good. The one I'm looking at looks perfect but you know how that goes.... I'm also kind of wondering how much power they put out versus rated power? My Suzukis have always...
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    Where to buy float and needle for '65 5.5hp?

    Just like the title says I guess. Local dealers want nothing but a new motor sale so I thought I'd see if there are any intreweb peoples that carry these parts. I've heard very good things about these 5.5hp twins and would love to see for myself. I'm pretty sure the float is not floating and I...
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    '97 Suzuki 8hp question

    I recently picked up one of these and I'm very happy. However I have no owners manual and I'm wondering about the output of the charging coil. Is it regulated so that I can directly hook it up to a 12vdc battery? I'm hoping this is the case as I would really like to add a gps and a couple of...
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    What HP for '65 12'

    Just purchased a '65 Alumicraft 12 fishing boat. Does anyone know what the recommended max HP is? It's currently wearing a Johnson 5.5, same year, but if it can handle my 9.9 I'll try it as river running requires a bit of speed to get upstream. I'm also curious as to what all the aluminum...
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    1rst post and a question, now with more picture goodness

    I just bought a '72 Starcraft. 21' Chief, I believe, with a Berkeley jet and a 454 BBC. Anyone have an idea what it might weigh? I'm thinking of doing a diesel conversion and then some river running and knowing the weight would be very handy. Thanks all. RJ
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