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    1984 19' Islander Coming Back to Life

    After some extensive and tedious removal of transom, decking, wiring, seats, cuddy, and FOAM, I am starting to put the pieces back together. I cannot believe the work I got myself into. I started a thread in the Starcraft Forum but I am looking for some larger responses to a few things as I put...
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    Exhaust Shutters?

    Before I pulled the OD I had two stainless plates in the bellows. Then upon disconnecting the motor to replace the transom I noticed this in the picture. Is this where the exhaust shutters are? Are the two small stainless plates I removed the shutters? They had holes drilled in them. Starcraft...
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    Bellows replacement

    I have removed the engine, OD and Bell Housing to replace the transom. Should I be replacing all bellows and gimbal bearing? Will the specialty tools be required if I have the bell housing off the boat?
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    Impeller Replacement

    Replace just the impeller, or replace the all gaskets and base with the kits? 1984 Alpha One. No idea when it was done last.
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    Islander Transom and Decking Replacement

    I am starting this thread here in means to share my experience and soak up the experience from all here. I am in the process of replacing the decking, foam and the transom on my 1984 Islander and am starting to come up with a bunch of questions. I've tried putting them in the approprate forums...
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    Transom Replacement Questions

    OK, I have it stripped. Down to the motor and OD removal. All wiring and 27-yrs of add-ons removed from the transom. Two Questions: I will be using (2) sheets of 3/4-inch plywood for the new transom. 1. How do I seal in between the sheets? 2. What should I be using to seal all the plywood...
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    1984 3.0 L Manual

    Looking for the Service Manual for a 1984 3.0 L Mercruiser. Can anyone give any locations as to where I may find this online?
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    Recommended Parts List for re-install of 3.0 Liter

    1984 Starcraft Islander. 3.0 L with Alpha One. I am in the process of demolition of the decking and transom. I am removing the motor and outdrive. Can I get some recommendations on parts to order for the reassembly. Gasket kits, alignment tool, etc...??
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    Ebay Starter for 3.0 Mercruiser

    In my search for a new or rebuilt starter I ran across this, or these, on ebay. They are all over Ebay and very inexpensive. I cannot rebuild for this price. Any experiences out there with these advertised starters...
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    Decking Coatings

    I found this in my search for different types of coatings. http://www.kelleytech.com/convoy/convoy-coatings.asp Does anyone have any experience with this or similar products on a wood deck? I will be replacing my deck with resin coated plywood and am looking for something to put over it.
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    King Autopilot

    I have two King Autopilot systems. One in the box and one on the boat. I would like to get rid of both but am not sure if they have any value. Both are older and use a Gyro sensor wired to a steering mechanism. It basically adjusts the wheel to maintain a heading that was locked in. Can anyone...
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    Install a Washdown System?

    OK, my scupper idea is a "wash", but I still want to install the Washdown system. I have nothing now for a washdown. What are the recommendations for the access to the sea water? I also want to install a future livewell, should I put this into consideration with the washdown? Boat is a 1984...
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    Thinking of Scuppers. Advice and sanity check needed.

    Seeing I am entering the world of transom and deck replacement, I am also thinking of a couple upgrades. Boat is a 1984 Starcraft Islander with a 3.0 L Mercruiser. I do plan on fishing a lot with this boat in salt water. My thoughts are to add scuppers and a wash down to rid the blood and guts...
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    Transom and Deck Replacement

    I am starting to research this for my 84 Islander and have a few simple questions that don't appeared answered anywhere. When I cut the deck and transom to size should I make allowance for the distance the resin and glass would take up? For example: If a deck board was 48-inches wide and butted...
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    Winterizing Problem (Cannot run motor)

    Its getting cold at night up here and I finally got off my ***** to winterize and found a bad starter so I cannot run the engine. I poured some stabilizer in the gas tank, drained the block, manifold, drive, dumped glycol into everything and drained again. I cannot fog the engine because I...
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    Ruined Literature

    Got the original manual wet the other day. Can anyone guide me to a link for Service Manuals for a 1984 / 140 HP / Mercruiser / Alpha1 Outdrive.
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    Timing Adjustment Help Required

    The timing plate on the engine is square with no valley or peaks. There is only a zero mark and and an A mark with 8-scribed lines from 0-A and 4-scribed lines below zero. If I am setting the timing at 6-degree BTDC whick mark do I use? 1984, 3.0 L Mercruiser
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    Still Confused on Prop

    I have been having a good summer with the boat, but I do not feel the prop is still right. I think I only have a band-aid and am curious to the ups and down sides here from the prop gurus. First, a little background. New to me, purchased in early July. 1984 Starcraft 191 Islander. 3.0L...
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    Engine Won't heat up

    I cannot get the motor to heat up. Tried two thermostats and two different temperature sensors. Both thermostats and sensors were used. I noticed this the other day in the water when I saw the temp just above 100. Boat always ran around 160. Assuming the thermostat was good, what can create...
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    Big Mistake??

    Ran the boat out of Bar Harbor, Maine this week. Everything went well, then... Loud ticking and knocking. Noticed very little oil on the dipstick, but no visible leaks. I think I may be burning it, but I see no smoke. Had 6 people on-board and two were getting sick from the seas. 4-6 footers...
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