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  1. 1960 Starflite

    Ignition wire gauge?

    1975 '850' . Type III the ignition wire is broken or corroded inside the wire loom from console to engine. I'm getting flaky voltage to the ignition post on switch box. I ran a 16 gauge from ignition switch to switch box and all is well. Engine started quickly. Question: Is 16 gauge X 12'...
  2. 1960 Starflite

    One of the studs on the sterndrive is angled too much when I rethreaded it, so it's not aligning properly with the transom mount.

    Oxygen/acetylene torch IMHO just because I have a set. Doubt Map torch will get stud hot enough
  3. 1960 Starflite

    Anybody have "old" pontoons?

    Two re-decks on my 24ft 1979 Harris Flote-Boat. 1st was carpet. Once you go vinyl you never go back😉. 1975 Mercury 50hp. Helm has Tach and Volt meter. There are too many 300hp Tri-toons on our 1 mile by 7 mile Buckeye Lake.
  4. 1960 Starflite

    No spark on Merc 85hp

    An automotive carburetor has a linkage driven "Accelerator Pump" which sprays, enriches fuel mixture when pedal is pushed quickly. You won't see this on the Merc because fuel is Vacuum drawn thru the carburetor.
  5. 1960 Starflite

    No spark on Merc 85hp

    There's no Accelerator Pump if that's what you're referring to.
  6. 1960 Starflite

    What gives with helping people with a problem ?????????????

    It's not just this forum. Same on other ones I follow. IE: Tractor, Truck, Chainsaw, Ect.
  7. 1960 Starflite

    No spark on Merc 85hp

    My 1975 (850) wiring was past toast. I had to replace everything. Mercury corporation must have subcontracted the harness on the cheap for several years 🤐
  8. 1960 Starflite

    Alignment tool stuck

    My bar wasn't threaded on Knurled end but is now, 3/8"-16
  9. 1960 Starflite

    1965 Merc 3.9hp Has a Hole in the lower casting

    It is to drain water from the shift shaft area of the lower unit. Keep it open, especially in freezing areas.
  10. 1960 Starflite

    1976 mercury 115 possible fuel pump issue?

    That's exactly the way I start my 850. Once warmed up, it starts with just a quick hit of starter. 👍
  11. 1960 Starflite

    Mercury 500 Thunderbolt 50 HP Link and Sync

    My 850, 4 cyl didn't have a timing bracket/pointer. I placed a dial indicator in #1 sparkplug hole to determine TDC then made a pointer to align with decal.
  12. 1960 Starflite

    OK I’ve had enough.

    R U in Ohio ? : )
  13. 1960 Starflite

    Mercarb 2BBL vacuum hose?

    May be a replacement carb. Some boats may have vacuum gauges.
  14. 1960 Starflite

    Merc 850 Inline 6 Piston Scoring

    I'm sorry to read of the loss. Tough to lose projects that take hours of enjoyment with them. Tool loss can be a major loss also. I have a list of tools with replacement values. Sadly, it needs updated. I would suggest an inventory list to all. You'll be surprised of the "New" cost value.
  15. 1960 Starflite

    1963 Mercury 350

    I have three old Mercs, 1960 (300) 1965 (650) and 1975 (850). They all seem to have different Thrust washers. OP definitely had wrong one. You should be able to tighten the prop nut completely without locking up.
  16. 1960 Starflite

    Sierra 18-2619-1 Outdrive Gasket Set

    I keep a couple Sierra sets on hand.
  17. 1960 Starflite

    What is this thing on my Alpha One where a nut should be?

    I'm guessing Anti-Theft. But my drive is MC-1
  18. 1960 Starflite

    1976 mercury 1150 115hp runs on muffs but not in lake

    Excuse an unknowing Merc owner. What part of the distributor is the "Trigger" ?
  19. 1960 Starflite

    1976 mercury 1150 115hp runs on muffs but not in lake

    Any progress? I have the 850 version of that engine.
  20. 1960 Starflite

    1976 mercury 1150 115hp runs on muffs but not in lake

    Be VERY CAREFUL with the rotor. It doesn't come off the shaft.
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