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  1. BWR1953

    Starcraft on C-list/ebay!

    That Chief is nice and the Center Console has twins! (y) :cool:
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    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...
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    Where to find a solid boat

    And yes, your Islander was definitely cool looking. :cool:
  4. 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...
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    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
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    1985 50HP 4-cylinder power loss

    Times change, I guess. 🤓
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    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.
  8. 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...
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    1985 50HP 4-cylinder power loss

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

    1985 50HP 4-cylinder power loss

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

    Modern Engine Thoughts

    🦟 🤪 :ROFLMAO:
  12. 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/
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    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...
  14. BWR1953

    Where to find a solid boat

    I've had more success on Facebook Marketplace than on craigslist.
  15. 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:
  16. 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. 🤷‍♂️
  17. BWR1953

    1985 50HP 4-cylinder power loss

    No autoblend system on this engine. And yes indeedy, the engine was spinning at full starting speed.
  18. BWR1953

    1985 50HP 4-cylinder power loss

    Update from this morning: I went to my Mercury repair shop, bought a can of Power Tune and talked with the owner. I explained everything that's going on and his first thought is that I could have bunged up the new fuel lines when I replaced the primer bulb. It's a very common issue. That...
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    1976 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB - restomod

    Does that mean I have to take it off full-auto? 🔫 :ROFLMAO: Yeah, I was concerned about welding next to the edge. I wasn't positive if there was a sealant under the joint. I'm pretty sure that if I took it to a welder that they'd just say "Hey, it's no problem, we can weld that closed and...
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    1985 50HP 4-cylinder power loss

    I do have SeaFoam. I'll look around for Merc Power Tune. And I just texted my buddy to see if he has a borescope.
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