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    Merc Type I Power Trim Pump

    Hi all - I've recently acquired a complete Type 1 power trim/tilt system from my '74 850 (4 lines.) The main problem is the owner tore the pump apart and then didn't know how to put it back together. The pump has the number 79227A stamped in yellow paint - don't know if that helps or not...
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    Weight of Merc 850

    Does anyone know roughtly how much my 74 850 weights? I need to make a stand to hold it while I do some work on the boat and it would be nice to know. Thanks,
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    Merc 850 Shifting Woes

    I know there's been several threads regarding shifting issues, but I didn't find much help with those. Here's my issue: Bought a used 1974 850 that runs good. Previous owner stated the owner before him had $600 into the lower end (doesn't know exactly what was done.) When it out around the...
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    Correct Motor Covers - '74 850

    I've recently picked up a '78 Merc 850 and am questioning whether or not the motor cover "band" is correct for my motor. At the back, it says "800" is mostly black with thin red pinstripes and slanted Mercury letters; the top cowling says 850; the lower unit says 85 HP with blue stripes (blue...
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    Lower Unit Interchangeable

    Hi all, Are the lower units interchangeable between my two motors: 74 Merc 650 3-cyl #4042802 74 Merc 850 4-cyl #3885360 The 650 has turned into a donor motor so I'm hoping the lower unit can be swapped if need be to the 850. Thanks.
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    Weight of 78 American

    Does anyone have a '78 brochure that says what the weight of my Amercian 15 (closed bow, O.B.) is? Thanks,
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    Altus Trim & Tilt

    I was scanning Craigslist the other day when I found a Altus Trim & Tilt unit for sale. Too bad someone beat me to it. Seemed like a neat little unit. I've been wishing my '78 Starcraft and Merc 85 had power trim, but haven't wanted to spend the $600 for the units I've seen out there. Anyone...
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    Merc In-Line 3-cyl Issues

    I've got a '76 Merc 650 3-cyl with a bad top cylinder. While looking for a replacement motor, I've found many of these 3-cylinder's with problems with that top cylinder. Is this a common problem with these motors? How about the in-line four cylinders? Same issues? I've found a '74 850 that...
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    Trailer Length vs Boat Length

    Hello all, I've got a 15' Starcraft American on the old keel roller/wooden bunk style trailer - with a bad motor. I've got a line on a 18' well used tri-hull boat/motor/trailer package, mainly for the motor. Is there a rule of thumb regarding boat length vs. trailer length. I think the 18'...
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    American Motor Change?

    I've got a '78 American 15 with a Merc 65 that's too far gone to warrant repairs. Is it a big deal to switch to a different brand motor? I've got a line on a Johnson 85 (it's the whole boat so the controls should be included.) Thanks,
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    Adding Power Trim/Tilt - Merc

    My Merc '74 650 doesn't have the power trim or tilt unit and after just a few trips out, I can see where the power unit would be much more convenient. Is it even practical to look for a used unit and add it to my existing setup - assuming I can find one? Or best to look for a replacement O.B...
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    Thru Transom Fitting Repair

    This thread may be better posted in the Boat Rebuilding forum, but I though I'd try my fellow Starcraft owners first. I'm not sure what the area is called, but the well area behind the outboard on my American has a drain hole thru the transom on both sides. As you can see though, the fittings...
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    Any Deere LGT Collectors?

    Any John Deere lawn and garden tractor collectors around iboats? I've got a '80 317 and a '67 112H.
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    Boat Registration Certificate

    What does everyone do with their boat registration certificate while out on the water? At least in my state, I need to have it with me while on the lake. My boat doesn't have a glove box. Should I just keep it in my wallet?
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    Stern Nav Light Lens

    I tried this post under the Starcraft section, but haven't have much luck so far. I'm guessing that there are other mid-70's boats with the same stern nav light as this one: I'm trying to find out 1, what the lens for this light looks like. And 2, anyone know where I can find one? Thanks!
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