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  1. 1960 Starflite

    Possible gimbal bearing noise

    I don't disagree with the opinions to replace the u-joints, but don't rear wheel drive trucks and cars have u-joints exposed to rain and salt/snow?
  2. 1960 Starflite

    Replaced rubber impeller now won't shift to neutral??

    Same here, old guy. When lowering or lifting just the lower unit, I have used wood blocking under skag, then another old helper crank the trailer jack. Of course you still have too wrestle the shaft up/under the upper 🤷
  3. 1960 Starflite

    Parts interchange between chevy smallblock family and mercruiser 140 3.0 liter

    Just Edification for you youngsters 😊
  4. 1960 Starflite

    Parts interchange between chevy smallblock family and mercruiser 140 3.0 liter

    The SBC 327 (best engine ever) and the 302 have a 4" bore also 😊
  5. 1960 Starflite

    Tricks to hold flywheel to tighten nut

    Yep, screwdriver in flyheel teeth has worked on all my small block Chevys. Click stop torque wrench works very well.
  6. 1960 Starflite

    Bravo 1 whining noise at 3000 rpm

    I didn't post to your thread, but appreciate anyone who responds with results 👍.
  7. 1960 Starflite

    Engine coupler woes

    I don't remember, been over 10 years ago. I do remember moving front mount to align test bar.
  8. 1960 Starflite

    Engine coupler woes

    My coupler sheared on lake. Same effect. Would move in gear at idle only ☹️
  9. 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 🤷
  10. 1960 Starflite

    Mercruiser 4.3L Randomly Shuts off While Cruising

    Check for oxidation on/in fuse for ignition.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 1960 Starflite

    1961 Merc 400

  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. 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?
  19. 1960 Starflite

    Mercrusier Steering "S" Turns

    My Century v-hull does it too. 4-blade prop helps a little, but still does it.
  20. 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...
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