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    How to remove 1960's Attwood 15 inch steering wheel

    Thanks for your suggestions/pics. Difficult is right. Took it to a boat repair shop with a very experienced mechanic (my age---old). Steering wheel is off but threads are cross-threaded. He may be able to replace threaded part (1960-62 Attwood 15 inch two tone white/powder blue steering...
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    How to remove 1960's Attwood 15 inch steering wheel

    How do I remove and dismantle a 1960's Attwood 15 inch steering wheel (pulley system steering). I have removed the center nut and the cables were cut. Is there a diagram? Shelton
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    Help identify this old Starfire

    Scott I did get some docs and I'll do more research based on docmirror response. Since it has bullet holes I would have to make a sandbox instead of a fountain as you pictured!!!
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    Help identify this old Starfire

    Thanks for the info docmirror. I do have some documentation and I'll do more research.
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    Help identify this old Starfire

    Rescued this old 14ft fiberglass "Starfire" being sold as "yard art" from a remote hilly farm in E. TN. close to Clinch River/lake. Has beautiful curves and looks like it is a 1950's or 1960's. No hull number that I can find. Pale blue color with white racing stripe on top and white "fins" on...
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    compression psi 1950 3.5 HP Mercury comet

    What should the compression psi be on a 3.5 HP Mercury Comet? Thanks.
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    1950 Mercury 3.5HP KF-3 or 10HP KF-7

    This is my 1st post. I have a 1944 12ft wooden/canvas Old Town Model H sportboat with oars. I have a choice of two 1950 Mercury outboards: the KF-3 3.5HP (38 lbs) or KF-7 10HP Super 10 Lightning (.62 lbs) Would the 10HP be too much power? Best choice? Thanks.
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    how to remove starter 1972 Johnson 40hp motor

    1972 40hp Johnson motor 40EL72 on 1968 13' Boston Whaler Sport. I need to remove the starter to have it rebuilt at a local shop. I've removed all the bolts I see. Can someone give me step by step directions or refer me to a source for instructions. I've done an extensive web search. Boat...
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