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    I need a little help from my SC freinds....

    I've posted up on a couple of the other forums. I have not been able to figure out why I can't get a tach to work w/ my 1967 650 Merc. So, I thought I see if any of my fellow SC'ers have any ideas or, have had the same problem I have had. The tach I purchased is NOS on Ebay for $14 so its not...
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    1967 Mercury 650 Thunderbolt Ignition - Tachometer help needed

    I need help hooking up a tach for my motor Tachometer is a NOS Faria 0-6000 rpm - has 6 settings all together with a setting for 12 pole outboards (#4 on the dial). I found the following post from a search. ""Re: Tachometer for '72 1150 Most any aftermarket OB tach will work on that...
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    adding a kicker to cable pulley steering on my starcraft.....

    I'm thinking of adding a small kicker (4 hp) to boat for trolling. I have cable pulley/steering how do I connect them?? Anyone done this w/ cable/pulley.
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    Starcraft - Windshields

    This site has listings for making vintage windshieds. If your in the need. http://www.updplastics.com/starcraft%20boat%20windshields.htm
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    Starcraft Decal Die-Cut 2-PAK w/ FREE SHIP on ebay

    Anyone need some cheap decals????? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Starcraft-Boat-Vintage-Decal-Die-Cut-2-PAK-FREE-SHIP-/170600623502?pt=Boat_Parts_Accessories_Gear&hash=item27b896ed8e
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    Mercury prop charts

    http://www.maxrules.com/propindex.html Found this on the web when looking to determine my pro(I do not have a tach). It 1965 through 1974 and some pre 1965 giudeline on boat length and load, and expected speed for prop pitch and diameter. Does anyone know what the A1, A2, and A3 mean, on the...
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    1967 Merc 650 - What is the correct type of Tachometer 8p or 12p?

    I was reading some threads on this, but I am confused as to which tpye of tach would be correct w/ the thunderbolt ignition on my motor. Is it an 8 pole or 12 pole?? I have a 15 pitch prop on the motor now (16 foot aluminum boat). It test drove out great, it jumps up on plane and flies. I...
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    Prop pitch for my Starcraft Nassau

    Now that I have a second parts motor(1967 Merc 650), I found I have a second prop w/ a 19 pitch. The one on the boat now is a 15p. Would one be better than the other for some reason? I was happy with test run I did. If I did change it, I wouldn't be able to test the difference anyway, as I...
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    Boat Horn.

    If you are looking for a new trumpet horn for that boat restoration, here is a great deal at Amazon.com. When I first marked this it was $39 at Thanksgiving, which was the best price around, but now at $27 (w/Free shipping to boot) I had to pull the trigger. If you are looking at one, I suggest...
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    1967 Merc 650. Question about Tilt Assist Shocks.

    Concerning tilt assist shocks for my 1967 Merc 650. 1.) How do I tell if they are bad? can they be repaired or purchased? 2.) Did they make a power T&T for this model. Thanks
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    How do you to attach your thread to the bottom of your posts.

    I see a lot of posts from people that have they restore thread attached to the bottom of there posts. How do you do that without attaching it every time? Thanks
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    Craked wire casing in control lever box? Liquid tape?

    I have a 1967 merc control boX, I was disconnecting the contrOl cables for routing when I noticed a wire in the control box where the casing is cracked and the wire is showing. Anyone ever use lliquid tape to do repairs like this?? or heat shrink tape?? Thanks
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    1967 Merc 650 Tilt assist shock bushings? Where to find?

    I did a search but nothing showed. I may be calling it the wrong thing. I could use new ones. My motor: 1967 Merc 650 I looking for the rubber bushings on the shocks for the tilt assist. Rubber bushing located at the top and bottom of each shock. Thanks in advance for your responses.
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    Renault engine in a 1968 Starcraft??

    I was looking for a parts boat , and I came across an aluminum 1968 Starcraft 16' (it has what appears to be windshied in good condition and top for my boat) w/ a Renault (90 hp?) engine and a merc outdrive, O says there's water in the oil (cracked block most likely). Boat appears restorable...
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    I need a globe/lens for Starcraft stern light.

    I managed to repair my stern light socket, now I need a globe/lens. Anyone know where I find can one?? Thanks [/IMG] http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=364174&highlight=66+nassau
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    Wiring my 16' runabout, review my plan.

    I'm just about ready to start my wiring, I been reading some threads, looking at amp/wire size charts, but before I order my materials I thought I would bounce my plan off the forum. The boat: 1966 Starcraft 16 ft Aluminum Runabout. The Motor: 1967 Mercury 650 , 4 cyl. (have not started work...
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    1967 Merc 650 - yoke connector for pulley steering

    Anyone know what the part is called? and where I might find the part? It connects to yoke on the motor, that I would attach the pulleys for the steering cable. Thanks
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    Steering pulley connector for the motor

    What is the part that connects/attaches to the motor steering arm, that I hook the two steering cable pulleys to, called, or look like, or where I may find one? Looking for one that would fit my 1967 Merc 65 hp. Thanks for the help
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    Dual cable helm for a single cable use?

    Anyone know of any issues w/using a dual cable helm w/ only one cable for a singel outboard? Thanks
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    Repaired aluminum rubrail w/DURA-FIX aluminum brazing rod

    I tried this Dura-Fix rod today and here's the results. Pre fix [/IMG] Brazed on Dura-fix Grind/file/sand to shape. This stuff is hard! [/IMG] Finished Product [/IMG] I'm satisfied only working with it once, its at least better than it was.
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