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  1. CraigBarnard

    Interior Photos

    Does anyone have some interior photos of how a 1965 or similar year Starcraft Cheiftain looked inside originally? Perhaps some old advertising or better yet a restored interior? Thanks
  2. CraigBarnard

    Backfire!

    Ok new problem. :( We are dealing with a 120hp mecruiser from a 1965 Starcraft Cheiftain. Idles just fine. Try and rev it up over idle and it backfires badly. All new ignition parts. Plugs, cap, rotor and wires. New fuel filter. (2) Carb cleaned and new kit installed. (3) times. Changed the...
  3. CraigBarnard

    The official 2011 Starcraft outings on the water picture thread

    Re: The official 2011 Starcraft outings on the water picture thread Finally got the boat in the water. Too bad my mechanic didnt actually fix anything. Launched boat and all the same problems are still there. No change at all. On the bright side at least now I know it floats.
  4. CraigBarnard

    Tilt Trailers?

    I bought a 1965 Starcraft Cheiftain last fall and it came with a tilt trailer. I have never used one before and cannot really understand its advantages. I have heard they are good for shallow water use. Would anyone have a video or very clear description on how to use one? Hopefully the boat...
  5. CraigBarnard

    Thermostat Question

    Re: Thermostat Question Well my first indication that it was a 120 hp was the label on the top of the valve cover that says "Mercruiser 120 hp". As you can see in the following pics. Also all the parts I have already installed on this engine are for the GM engine. Which included spark...
  6. CraigBarnard

    Thermostat Question

    I have read through the manual and I cannot seem to locate the thermostat for my engine. Its a 4 cyl. Mercruiser 120 hp not sure of the year but its in my 1965 Starcraft Cheiftain. I did find one thermostat at the exhaust elbow but I have been told its only a "failsafe" t-stat. Not the main one...
  7. CraigBarnard

    I give up.

    Re: I give up. oops, i did intend to put that info down first. Its a 1965 Starcraft Cheiftain with a 120 Mercruiser Thats about all I know. Maybe a picture will help?
  8. CraigBarnard

    I give up.

    Okay just about ready to give up on this project. :( I think I have the shift cables adjust ok then I move on to adjusting the timing. Set the timing but noticed a bad backfire when trying to rev up the engine. So I decided to install the pointless ignition update to see if that would help...
  9. CraigBarnard

    Merc Shift cable problem?

    I recently purchased a 1965 Starcraft Cheiftain. It has a 120 hp. Original thread here: http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=448824 Just got the motor running this afternoon after some basic tune up and having the carb cleaned up and new float installed. However when I removed the carb I...
  10. CraigBarnard

    1965 Starcraft Cheiftain

    New member here. Having a 1965 Cheiftain delivered to my house Monday night. I know its going to need some work and these forums look like they are going to be very helpful.
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