A little off topic but couldn't help notice the similarity in our rigs. Mine is a 76 18' SS with an 88 70hp Merc.
On topic, If you get the old motor running be prepared to replace fuel lines, fuel pump diaphragms and if your real ambitious rebuild carbs. Mine sat for a couple years before I...
I've got an opportunity to pick up a 72 18' SS with an Evinrude 140. The boat needs a complete gut and rebuild but I'm interested in anybody's thoughts about the motor. I've been a Mercury guy for a long time is this vintage Evinrude a motor worth messing with?
This past fall I upgraded from the small stator/ rectifier to the larger stator and voltage regulator. The Mercury manual had all the wiring diagrams and everything works great, but I can't figure out where the regulator is supposed to be mounted. I have it 'jury rigged' for now, but would like...
I am replacing what I believe to be the 9 amp stator on this engine with the replacement 16 amp red stator kit (398-832075a5) which number rectifier/regulator should I use with this stator? This motor currently does not have a regulator on it, the rectifier is the one with the terminals in a...
It looks like its time to replace the stator. I get no continuity between the red and blue wires. Before I start buying some expensive parts I have a couple questions for the "Mercury Wizards" here at I Boats.
Does changing to the new 16 amp stator kit require any other modifications (My engine...
" I am doing a survey for a school project, of the following boat companies, which is your favorite? SeaRay, Stingray, Nitro, Maxum, Tracker.<br /><br />Thank you for your help.
In the next week or two my mid 70's Starcraft alum bowrider should be finished It was my dads boat and spent about 15 years as an 'old mans" fishing boat around the rivers and lakes of SW Florida If I didnt have so much of the 'old mans' DNA I would have brought it to NJ gone to the nearest...
I have a 76 Starcraft bowrider, it has minor peeling and blistering, looking for the quick easy cheap fix. boat is trailered used in salt and fresh water,and I don't plan on keeping it more than a couple more seasons. <br />Thanks
