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  1. 1960 Starflite

    Engine coupler woes

    I don't remember, been over 10 years ago. I do remember moving front mount to align test bar.
  2. 1960 Starflite

    Engine coupler woes

    My coupler sheared on lake. Same effect. Would move in gear at idle only ☹️
  3. 1960 Starflite

    1983 merc. small block chevy 228, alpha 1 gen 1 shift shaft inner cable removal..uggg! please help

    Sounds like the set screws swedged the OD of cable egg shaped. Possible to file high spots back to round 🤷
  4. 1960 Starflite

    Mercruiser 4.3L Randomly Shuts off While Cruising

    Check for oxidation on/in fuse for ignition.
  5. 1960 Starflite

    Perma Lube Gimbal Bearing Replacement

    I put it in freezer overnight. Transferred it to small iced cooler. (Left room for beer) Heated gimbal area with hair dryer. Ready nylon punch n hammer. Removed from ice. Tapped it in place, didn't go real easy. Worked for me.
  6. 1960 Starflite

    Mercury 4cyl stumbles at hole shot and underway

    If you bought a complete kit, the pump should have been in it. You may have to adjust the cam plunger for stroke. Setting should be on instructions in box. Of course I haven't bought a kit for years so they might not sell a complete one now.
  7. 1960 Starflite

    What size drag link socket

    I have ground a screwdriver to fit. But didn't want to destroy more of them. I now use a 3/16" steel drift punch and hit the corner using ball-peen hammer to loosen. Replace as needed.
  8. 1960 Starflite

    1961 Merc 400

    They don't need a battery to run, but it's easier to use the starter than the recoil rope ☺️. They use a magnito ignition system.
  9. 1960 Starflite

    1961 Merc 400

  10. 1960 Starflite

    1961 Merc 400

    I have a 1961 300/35 HP on the StarFlite. There is no charging system, so no need for rectifier. We just use a deep cycle battery in it.
  11. 1960 Starflite

    Mercruiser 3.0l Alignment

    You need to post this question in the MerCruiser forum not outboards. BTW: My 3L inline has a single adjustment in center/front, sorry can't help.
  12. 1960 Starflite

    Replacing thermostat on (very) old Mercruiser 120

    Now that is strange. I'm sure you've looked, but is there an undercut/counter bore on the manifold side?
  13. 1960 Starflite

    Mercrusier Steering "S" Turns

    My Century v-hull does it too. 4-blade prop helps a little, but still does it.
  14. 1960 Starflite

    Valve Adjustment, 2004 3.0

    I have rebuilt a few Chevy small blocks. I only use the method you have done to set lash to zero + 1/4 turn. Final adjustment is made (Me) with engine running. I altered a valve cover by cutting a slot out at the adjustment nut area. With engine running loosen each nut until clack is heard (one...
  15. 1960 Starflite

    Adding a 3rd pontoon

    I am wondering the same thing. I seen it stated here, that the front of the center toon should mount just ahead of the other toons. I have a 24 ft Harris Float Bote with 85hp Mercury mounted. Seems like there would be turbulence from the rear of center toon to deal with cavitation or...
  16. 1960 Starflite

    Ignition switch failing?

    Chris nailed it. I had the same problem. Replaced switch, didn't solve anything. Put a volt meter + on switch side of fuse, read 12.5 volts. Switch on run, read 11.8 volts. Switch to start position, read 2-3 volts. Wiggled fuse with small screw driver then it worked. Removed fuse, cleaned fuse...
  17. 1960 Starflite

    1974 R-1 140 Outdrive Shift Cable and Kill Switch Adjustment

    All the switch does is ground the + side of the coil to make the engine stumble for a second so the dog-tooth gears can release. Take the wire off of the coil, put a muti-meter test lead on the wire, attach the other lead to a good ground. Set the meter to Ohm scale, operate the switch, meter...
  18. 1960 Starflite

    1973 Mercruiser 165 will not start

    I've had that problem on my 140hp. As stated B4, clean, clean electrical connections. I found problem with fuses. They looked good but, slight film of oxidation on contact ends. With a meter they check fine, put a amp load on them an they wont carry a load. Marine is terrible for electrical...
  19. 1960 Starflite

    Bell housing gasket protrusion

    Mine did the same thing on my MC-1 drive upon bellows replacement last year, only on Starboard side. I'm not worried. I think the problem is that (opinion) Sierra gaskets have enlarged their hole size for the studs, why I don't understand.
  20. 1960 Starflite

    Mercruiser Pre-Alpha (EZ Shift or MC1) shifting issue

    One of the shift cables has slipped. As stated above, remove lower unit shift cable at engine bracket to see if you can shift into forward and reverse there. While lower unit is off is a good time to replace water pump impeller.
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