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  1. matt167

    Help me understand how to wire a shoreline float switch....

    You tie one leg of the float switch wiring to the brown wire on your pump. Then the brown wire and the float switch wire you tied togther, goes to your manual bilge pump switch.. The other float switch wire, goes to the battery. If you use a 3 position bilge pump switch, then the wiring in...
  2. matt167

    bad 4.3 omc engine gonna replace but want more horses

    GM did build Ecotec marine engines and Mercruiser used a 1.6 Ecotec in the Vazer drives. But AFIK, total flops.. I've only ever heard of the Vazer, but I'm pretty sure the drive was it's own thing, so while the marine systems for the engine may be available, they will be specific to the Vazer...
  3. matt167

    Attwood Fuel Tank Cap

    My advice is buy an older tank with a vent. You can still find New old stock tanks with the vent if you look As to the EPA solution, it's called a Fuel Demand valve and costs about $30
  4. matt167

    Two year old fuel

    Seafoam is crap ( alcohol, pale oil and water ). However MMO does wonders for various things.. ~10 years ago I had a Rambler with the 195.6 engine and horribly burned valves. vacuum was pretty much gone. It would stall if the throttle was blipped too hard.. MMO every 400 miles down the carb...
  5. matt167

    Can't seem to find a big enough fuse block

    I really, really like the Blue Sea Systems fuse blocks. High quality and fairly inexpensive although they have gone up since I last bought one. You'll have no problem using a ~10-12ga wire to daisy chain 2 of them. Put your lighter loads on the second one
  6. matt167

    In need of pics/info on 1963 Starcrat seats

    You would need to build a new base. The plastic Wise base's use plastic supports top and bottom that fit into slots along the top and bottom edge. You can build bases fairly easy.. Pretty sure anywhere you buy them, they are made to order and drop shipped
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    In need of pics/info on 1963 Starcrat seats

    I'm 90% sure that the Starmist was available in 2 configurations, One had 2 wooden and upholstered benches, which would have been a cruiser configuration, and then another configuration was 2 B2B loungers and that would have been a skiier configuration Note that I think Starcraft used 6" bases...
  8. matt167

    Is it safe to weld a winch post to the coupler?

    Some places have officers hiding to issue tickets to power loaders. That trailer setup is like no other that I have ever seen.. For sure it's missing a winch stand. I'm pretty sure it shouldn't be like that.. Eliminate that V bow bunk mess, and install a winch stand where the trailer splits...
  9. matt167

    Need help finding a HEI conversion distributor cap for prestolite

    They are GM HEI's.. I read the description and can't find where it says it is NOT USCG compliant.. If you are unsure, just call them. DUI is a real place that is made in the USA. The mechanical advance springs are off the shelf parts should you actually want them. However, he sells the...
  10. matt167

    1969 14' seafarer boat

    It will be fine, however the 15hp Merc is just a Tohatsu. If your buying online, then just buy the Tohatsu 15hp and save some coin. '86 15hp Johnnyrude is a very reliable motor, not much to go wrong
  11. matt167

    1988 Evinrude 4hp

    It's not going to run with 25 PSI. That twin engine runs smooth when it's right. It was built for 20 years pretty much exactly the same with some ignition differences through the years. Parts are cheap and plentiful. I have a 1997 that was lightly locked up when I bought it ( now runs mint )...
  12. matt167

    Need help finding a HEI conversion distributor cap for prestolite

    I had thought I remembered DUI making marine distributors and indeed they do.. Special order through Summit they do list a 460 marine distributor which is a modified HEI however it's $475.. DUI's stuff is among the best you can buy though. The guy started with a small operation modifying Ford...
  13. matt167

    Match Paint

    A good body shop or a paint shop will have a portable color scanner. If your boat is on a trailer it's an option
  14. matt167

    Johnson 30hp outboard

    switch must have got damaged. that is the upper exhaust. that allows exhaust to escape without water pressure behind it at idle
  15. matt167

    19?? Starcraft Jetstar

    Next thing is switching trailers on land.. I have a compact tractor that I know can lift the bow up off the trailer, but what do I support the rear with? I've got a Venture VB 1300 which is a basic 2 bunk trailer to put under it
  16. matt167

    19?? Starcraft Jetstar

    The bars don't tuck under like that. Not sure what is wrong.
  17. matt167

    Need help finding a HEI conversion distributor cap for prestolite

    use dielectric grease
  18. matt167

    Cutter boat identification

    188hp suggests late 70's, Ford 302. That's a hole in the water that you throw money into
  19. matt167

    Need help finding a HEI conversion distributor cap for prestolite

    I'm confused.. GM HEI has never been used in a boat. The caps are not marine rated ( ignition protected ). Ford used male prongs for many years, nearly as long as GM had used the HEI. BUT, there may not be a cap with male prongs to fit your distributor, and it might not make any difference.
  20. matt167

    Dont know how to sell starcraft 1974

    Old Starcraft's usually end up in the hands of fisherman, and they are very desirable for that.. If it's water ready, I'd expect you could get $2,000 for it or more. IF your dad was ok that it would probably end up getting destroyed with fishing gear. And I would call it being destroyed by your...
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