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    troll master pro3 works with tailfin?

    I have a powrtran tailfin wireless kicker steering setup ,and I want to hook it into the troll master pro 3 wireless setup. Is this possible?
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    replacing cabin starboard window on a 1989 starcraft islander

    If you did this, did you use 3/16 or 1/4 inch thickness ? Did you find the correct rubber to put around the window or did you have to use a generic material? Thank you for your help.
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    Delco EST conversion kit timing problem

    This is about a 1989 4.3 liter OMC Cobra ignition conversion from points to EST distributor Conversion Kit. I have changed from points to est on several engines and in the case of the 4.3 liter you have to start the engine, let it warm up and then connect the base timing tool too a positive 12...
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    rpm signal wire and est ignition

    I am rebuilding the dashboard on my Islander and bought an Artilaura rpm gauge. The directions say to connect the rpm signal wire to the negative side of the coil.I have an AC Delco est ignition and coil. I have no good idea where the negative side of the est coil is. Any help is appreciated ...
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    1989 Starcraft Islander 221 (4.3 Liter) doghouse rebuild.

    I have just about finished the complete overhaul of my Islander , but I have no idea about fixing the doghouse. Does anybody have some pointers to rebuild that doghouse? If possible with measurements and/or pictures. As always, thank you very much for your opinions and advice. Cornelis
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    Flame arrester stud

    Does anybody know the parts number of the 1989 4.3 liter Rochester carburetor (twin barrel) flame arrester stud?
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    Starcraft Islander 221v fuel consumption.

    What sort of fuel economy can I expect with this Islander running on a completely rebuilt 1989 4.3 liter OMC Cobra (Michigan Motorz 2022 ). I am used to a 140 horse 4 cylinder mercruiser which I am told only "sips" fuel. I don't race all over the place, but I am curious to know what to expect...
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    power steering cooler on a 1989 4.3 liter cobra

    I am trying to take advantage of the incredibly warm February days here in West New York and working on the 4.3 cobra. Right now I am trying to reattach the power steering cooler to the back of the block, but I forgot where to exactly bolt it onto. Is it the same place where the gear bracket is...
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    windows for Starcraft Islander 221

    I am restoring a 1989 Islander and the starboard side cabin window is broken. What can I do to replace this? Any ideas? Thank you Cornelis.
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    Alignment after transom replacement 1989 Cobra

    So I replaced the transom on a new to me 1989 221 Starcraft Islander and dropped my new 4.3 liter engine in. Everything looked fine until I tried to insert the alignment tool. It did not want to go into the coupler. I very slowly adjusted the front bolts from the very top to the very bottom, but...
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    est ignition on a 1989 4.3 liter cobra.

    I bought a 4.3 longblock from M.Motorz and I put a new starter a rebuilt carb a new pump and a new alternator . Basically a new engine. So I want to go from the old points ignition to a delco est ignition just like on my 4 cylinder mercruiser where it works great. My problem is that I cannot...
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    Changing the ignition on an 1989 4.3 liter omc Cobra from points to Delco EST Ignition

    I bought a 1989 Starcraft Islander 221. It is the type of boat I always wanted. Easily towable and big enough to feel safe on Lake Ontario. When I bought the boat, it was in "fair" condition. At least it does not leak. Just so I don't have to worry about getting stuck on the water, I bought a...
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    Mercruiser remote control box replacement on Islander.

    I have a 1986 Islander with a fully rebuilt 3 liter mercruiser..(2021) For years I used a quicksilver commander 2000 (side control for outboards) but I feel that it is time to replace it as it is getting real cranky and worn out. I would like to put in a remote box with tilt and trim that has...
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    35 hp Evinrude 1986 to be woken up.

    So I got back into playing with outboards a little bit. I have a 1986 OMC with CD2 power pack. The last time this thing was run, was for 10 minutes in 2003 in Cape Cod bay and pulled off the boat because of a lower unit problem. (it kept on dropping out of gear). Next it spent 17 years in a...
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    oil filter for 9.8 hp tohatsu.

    Does it have one? If so where is it and what type is it? Thank you
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    Tohatsu remote control box

    I am gathering all the parts and pieces to install this 2020 9.8 tohatsu on my boat and change it to a remote controlled one. The motor will come in this Tuesday and the remote control conversion parts are in the crate. I ordered a Panther 4 stroke 16 inch travel outboard bracket and a Tiny Tach...
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    Tohatsu 8hp conversion from tiller to remote.

    I just bought this little 2020 8 horse Tohatsu to use as a trolling motor for my 19 foot islander. It will be here next week with a conversion kit in the crate. My question is if it is really hard to do this conversion from tiller to remote and if there are specific tricks and or problems doing...
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    Fine tuning a 3 liter mercruiser for trolling.

    I have a 19 foot Islander (1984) with a 4 cylinder 3 liter engine with good compression across the board and the points replaced by electronic ignition. When I troll at roughly between 750 and 950 rpm everything goes fine for the first hour or two , but after that, the engine starts running...
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    Chinese outboards.

    Does anybody here have any experience with the Chinese made Seawalker outboard?
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    outboard bracket

    I started a similar thread about a year ago and I cannot find it back so here is a short history. The bracket is on a 19 foot Islander and has a 9.9 2 stroke Johnson. The problem is the proximity of the cables to the stern when the bracket is raised. They touch the stern and bend in a bad way. I...
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