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  1. BWR1953

    1985 50HP 4-cylinder power loss

    Orange y'all glad I got the spark test done this evening? :ROFLMAO: The tester is a cheap HF unit and the spark chamber shows orange when in use. I was concerned at first that the spark wasn't white, but once I got down to cylinder 4, my fears were allayed. On Cylinders #3 and #4, the...
  2. BWR1953

    1985 50HP 4-cylinder power loss

    I actually started to do a spark test last week but couldn't see anything well enough in the bright sunlight and it was miserably hot too, so I didn't want to mess around out there much. The Chief is occupying the garage, so we're limited to working outdoors. It's the normal rainy season here...
  3. BWR1953

    Modern Engine Thoughts

    Sounds like a plan! (y) :cool:
  4. BWR1953

    Where to find a solid boat

    Check out this post... https://forums.iboats.com/threads/starcraft-on-c-list-ebay.417862/post-5783516
  5. BWR1953

    Starcraft on C-list/ebay!

    That Chief is nice and the Center Console has twins! (y) :cool:
  6. BWR1953

    Modern Engine Thoughts

    Wow. There sure is a lot of hate on this thread. :rolleyes: And the OP posted once and hasn't been back in several days. Hopefully, he's out on the water having fun! (y) :cool: I'm actually in the middle of a decision making process WRT my Chieftain project. I have a pair of 1983...
  7. BWR1953

    Where to find a solid boat

    And yes, your Islander was definitely cool looking. :cool:
  8. BWR1953

    Where to find a solid boat

    When I was on the hunt for a Chieftain, I looked near and far. I saw one 500 miles north of me, made arrangements with the seller and surprised my wife and boy with a weekend trip. And I've never regretted that decision. They both loved the trip and the Chieftain. The heart wants what the...
  9. BWR1953

    1976 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB - restomod

    No work again today. I was gone all morning and the temps were less than attractive this afternoon. 🥵 o_O
  10. BWR1953

    1985 50HP 4-cylinder power loss

    Times change, I guess. 🤓
  11. BWR1953

    1985 50HP 4-cylinder power loss

    The carb rebuild kits I ordered arrived last night. I'm dealing with a couple of other tech issues right now, but hope that I can start the rebuild in the next couple of days.
  12. BWR1953

    1985 50HP 4-cylinder power loss

    Nope, I just followed the instructions on the can, which said to let it sit for 15-30 minutes, then rev it slightly and let it run 4-5 minutes. We let it sit for 35-40 minutes, then revved it to 1,200 - 1,500 RPM for 5 minutes or so. Can't run it at WOT under load unless on the water, which...
  13. BWR1953

    1985 50HP 4-cylinder power loss

    Right-o. Hopefully the Power Tune we sprayed in there yesterday morning helped clean things up.
  14. BWR1953

    1985 50HP 4-cylinder power loss

    It was addressed in post #18. 😉
  15. BWR1953

    Modern Engine Thoughts

    🦟 🤪 :ROFLMAO:
  16. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    Yeah, as of this morning it's looking more like a carb rebuild is in order. 😏 I did start a thread over in the Mercury forum: https://forums.iboats.com/threads/1985-50hp-4-cylinder-power-loss.758226/
  17. BWR1953

    1985 50HP 4-cylinder power loss

    Todays update: I removed the fuel lines from the primer bulb and they were fine. They weren't bunged up inside. Both are braided. One is brand new and fairly soft, the other is a few years old, a different brand and has a hard outer case. I was curious about that and decided to take the...
  18. BWR1953

    Where to find a solid boat

    I've had more success on Facebook Marketplace than on craigslist.
  19. BWR1953

    boat seats

    I think the OP is talking about a different type of seat/post. No tangs and whatnot. More like these: They're quite common on bass boats. Anglers often remove the seats completely in order to give more deck space. I did it all the time with my bass boats. Like so:
  20. BWR1953

    1985 50HP 4-cylinder power loss

    I can't imagine how the rings could get gunked up when the engine has been running fine for several years. Beats me. 🤷‍♂️
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