Search results

  1. matt167

    Stuck on what to do with mercruiser controls

    Just curious if this control that is listed as a TR II controller will work? https://www.ebay.com/itm/163880590381 I looked at my dads boat which is another Offshore V18 and it has the same surface mount controller like what this one is so I’d like to go for it if it will work
  2. matt167

    Can you guess how much I paid for all this?

    With a fiberglass ‘project’ boat, and taking a chance type of deal.. parts value minus the dump fee is generally the value to put on such a project. Trailers worth $500 most likely. Motor may be worth $500. Your dump fee could be as high as $250 for something like that, in case the boat is too...
  3. matt167

    Can I wire a electric choke switch

    These were last used in the early 80s think and originated in the early sixties. So they were stout, proven and well made… the ignition switch for a 1980s Johnson for instance would be usable. Push to choke. You would need to follow wire diagrams to wire it
  4. matt167

    El Dorado engine selection advice

    Max hp is 100hp. So you want at least a modern 60hp. You wouldn’t want a motor that would only plane out at WOT. That might plane at 15-17 mph but. Your going to want some hp 75% of max is the generally accepted as the minimum. So for you 75hp. But you can probably get away with 60-70hp
  5. matt167

    Is anyone else seeing odd behavior of the site?

    I thought it was my phone. Glad it’s not
  6. matt167

    Stuck on what to do with mercruiser controls

    Thanks I’ll have to see what’s up with the donor controls
  7. matt167

    Mercruiser and a kicker motor

    You don’t, essentially. If you do, you tee it into the line. You need to keep the primer bulb. But in general, run a portable can. If you run into main tank contamination issues you will make it home
  8. matt167

    Stuck on what to do with mercruiser controls

    This is the exact set of controls I have in the donor boat...
  9. matt167

    383 conversion, outdrive concern.

    Some. Many 383 cranks can be set up without clearance, and then you can use either 400 rods or aftermarket 5.7” rods which are machined or cast to clear the cam
  10. matt167

    Stuck on what to do with mercruiser controls

    my ‘71 SC offshore has an old white Mer-Control like what the outboards came with hooked to the 120hp Mercruiser with the old on dash trim controls. I want to put more modern controls on it as they are worn and kinda floppy. I have a square 80s style in the 1986 donor boat I have, which would...
  11. matt167

    Vintage 14 ft alumacraft identification year

    If no go with your state. There is a 50/50 shot you can use Vermont as they will assign a transferable registration off of a bill of sale to out of state residents. Known as the Vermont loophole.. your state would need to accept such documents though
  12. matt167

    Anchor Rope

    I have Ozark trail double braided anchor rope. 250 lbs working limit. For my small boat that is fine. Depends on what size of boat you have and where your boating
  13. matt167

    How do I start my 1986 Thundercraft

    I thought primer models needed to push and release the key. I always push and released them. Of course I still hold it while cranking so it’s probably why it always worked for me. I still have an 86 20hp but no boat to put it on
  14. matt167

    1970 181 to a 1978 181 different engine harness?

    Steering cable for that old helm I don’t think exists. Cables can be found for the modern teleflex systems but that is pretty much it… but even if you go with the more modern transom assembly, the steering stays the same In my case I bought it with a disassembled but complete drive. I didn’t...
  15. matt167

    New to me 1970

    The data plate to the right of the helm should say the model. Would be weird if it’s not there
  16. matt167

    1970 181 to a 1978 181 different engine harness?

    Same as mine. I have a ‘71 offshore V 18.steering cable, you will probably need a new helm if the cable is no good. But steering will work the same. The control cables will be Gen 1 Mercury.
  17. matt167

    1970 181 to a 1978 181 different engine harness?

    No. Controls are the same. You will need new cables as the length is slightly different
  18. matt167

    How do I start my 1986 Thundercraft

    86 engine should be a primer engine. Turn key to run and push in and release 3 times or so. Lift the cold idle lever a bit and crank it till it comes to life
  19. matt167

    1970 181 to a 1978 181 different engine harness?

    I know 70 gimbal pins use nails. 78 might be screw in. That alone is worth the swap imo. 70 shifting is also on the transom. 78 might have the bracket on the valve cover. I’m putting a complete 86 alpha one 3.0 assembly in place of a 1970 2.5
  20. matt167

    Crossing lake Champlain

    Ausable chasm is 99% why we’re going to the Adirondacks and staying in Keesville. We’re also going to high falls gorge I took the ferry many years ago when I went to Burlington
View older results
Top