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    Large circlips pliers for OMC lower units?

    I tried the same thing but it didn’t work out in my case. I wasn’t going to give it a 3rd try. But now that I see how this particular set of pliers works, and the range it needs to operate, I could easily replicate or modify another set of pliers to work. Maybe one day when I have some free time...
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    Large circlips pliers for OMC lower units?

    Man oh man, I’m glad I picked these up. Thanks again @jakedaawg. These things were flexing under full compression. I can’t imagine that crappy pair I was trying to Jerry rig was ever going to work.. The jack thread and side knob on this works wonders.
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    Starcraft boat market?

    Inheritance or people wanting what they want as long as they have it to spend. I wonder if many feel it’s a last hurrah between covid and the western world losing its wealth.
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    where can I find a chart for shift rod hight

    I’m not saying the info wasn’t easy to find, but I can count on many, many occasions google searches that come up with link after link of things that are related to a key word and not necessarily what your after. For instance, if someone was to key in a search for Johnson 60 hp prop, I might...
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    16' Aluminum 1975 Starcraft BT - Outboard

    Welcome, you might want to say hello in the Starcraft group found here. https://forums.iboats.com/forum/starcraft-boats.131/ There’s some really helpful people and a great sticky on rivets. You might want to discuss bracing if you are removing consoles, v bench and side panels
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    where can I find a chart for shift rod hight

    Questions like these (and answers) are what keep forums from dying. Traffic is a must. And as great as google is, it is a massive rabbit hole. One can fritter away a ton of time looking for info
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    where can I find a chart for shift rod hight

    I was just about to paste this. Thanks again, easy peasy!!
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    Oops, I forgot to mark the shift rod!! fuuuuuun...

    Outstanding thank you very much sir!!
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    Oh well, Gluvit it is. I found more groups of bad rivets. Seam separated slightly once rivets drilled and punched. Front keel strip is bad. Missing lots of rivet heads.
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    Oops, I forgot to mark the shift rod!! fuuuuuun...

    Does anybody know how I can get the correct shift rod height before I reassemble my lower unit? 1986, 60 hp Johnson triple. I never thought about checking how many threads it was turned in etc. I’m just hoping to reassemble this thing without having it apart 14 times to get get it to shift in...
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    how much do you think I will need for my 16’?
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    I found 2 on the transom rebuild where the head had popped off, but the stem was still firmly embedded. Should I for a light tap test them all with a cold chisel and small hammer? The only ones I had planned on replacing are any that are deeply pitted. I wasn’t going to bother with any with tiny...
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    We’re in yet another covid lockdown. Launches and marinas are closed. If they are open when I’ve replaced the chine rivets, I’ll do a float test and check. questions about gluvit; do I need to do a chemical wash inside? Do I need to roll the hull around this way and that when applying? If not...
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    There’s some corroded looking ones along the chine that I will be replacing. The ones underneath look good and the thought of having to try and rebuck these while on the trailer, or propped up on the lawn etc seems like a big process and a hassle getting others involved.
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    How nuts do you think it is to do a rebuild without rebucking my rivets and using gluvit before the floors go in? I really don’t have any time to muck around with “just in case” processes. My boat is and will always be trailer stored. Any time I leave it in the water for a few days, it doesn’t...
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    Islander/Chieftain project ponderings. Building the ultimate big water Starcraft?

    I haven’t bought anything yet. Not the year to buy due to skyrocketing prices due to covid restrictions. But I’d really like to see photos of what you’ve done. I’m sure we al would. We love all things starcraft
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    Large circlips pliers for OMC lower units?

    Just arrived today. Can’t wait to try them. Thanks for the suggestion
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    Starcraft Holiday 18 make over

    Excellent fabrication work, I like your idea of eliminating the plywood. is that bead board styro down the centre? If so, are you not worried about it water logging or deteriorating causing little floating beads in the bilge? Or mouse tunnelling
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    Thanks, another great build...and effective tweak. I like how you wrapped it.
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    Thanks for that. You did such a great job on that build. I really must give it a full read through again. Your digging up the exact page was very helpful. There’s so many builds/resto’s here that it’s a massive pile of rabbit holes to get lost in. Looks like an effective solution btw
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