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  1. Jacalore

    Looking For Pair of 17" Louvered Vents

    Looking For Pair of 17" Louvered Vents. 2-1/2" wide. For older Chris-Craft. There're around, just not too available. Chrome preferred, but would look at other options (ss, plastic). Anyone have a link or tip where I might locate a pair? Thanks.
  2. Jacalore

    Merc 3.0 Engine Block Drain Plugs Location?

    Can anyone direct me to a photo or illustration where the two drain plugs are on an 1985 Merc 3.0 140? I can see the 'tee' on port side, lower back of the block, but can't seem to locate the manifold drain. Anyone? Thanks.
  3. Jacalore

    I Smell Fuel...

    Re: I Smell Fuel... I may have found the problem. The fuel gauge sender unit mounted on top of the tank has stripped screws holding it down. I bought a new gasket and when I went to unscrew the unit, 3 of the screws just swiveled in place. It's not set up right, I don't think. It's supposed to...
  4. Jacalore

    Speedo Pitot Tube Replacement

    Speedo doesn't work, checked out pitot tube, it's cracked on the end. Ordered another, replaced defective one. Q: Is the rubber hose length critical? The new pitot tube connection must be a bit higher on the transom, cause what was a straight run, now has to be rerouted to take up extra slack. I...
  5. Jacalore

    Sterndrive Oil Plugs - O Rings or Washers?

    Sterndrive Oil Plugs - O Rings or Washers? Does it matter?
  6. Jacalore

    iBoats Smartphone App?

    Does iBoats have an Android app? Looked for it, came up empty. If not, any plans for one?
  7. Jacalore

    Oli Filter for 1985 MerCruiser 3.0

    Re: Oli Filter for 1985 MerCruiser 3.0 Ding! Ding! Ding! We have a winner! Found a few with nearly identical specs, but this one says MerCruiser.
  8. Jacalore

    Oli Filter for 1985 MerCruiser 3.0

    Did a bit of research on this, but only found conflicting information. Also, scanned the engine manual and found no oil filter number in there anywhere. It's a 1985 MerCruiser 3.0L 140. Reading the posts from various places, most warn against using Fram filters. I have a NAPA store up the...
  9. Jacalore

    Rollers, Good Ones and Bad Ones?

    Re: Rollers, Good Ones and Bad Ones? Too bad we can't find the original design - or is every trailer set up custom? This Calkins trailer has the words "Mirage" on the frame. Google search doesn't turn up anything. Boat weighs about 2,000 lbs according to Chris-Craft specs (1400 boat + 600...
  10. Jacalore

    MerCruiser 140 Fuel Economy

    Trying to get a handle on fuel consumption for my '85 MCM 140. What can you tell me, cruising, WOT? Any info appreciated, anything I can compare to what I will experience with new (to me) '85 MerCruiser 140. Thanks.
  11. Jacalore

    Rollers, Good Ones and Bad Ones?

    Re: Rollers, Good Ones and Bad Ones? Swapped out the 4 keel rollers today, big difference! Boat cranked onto the trailer much more easily. The new rollers were a tight fit, so the axels were 5/8" not the reported Calkins 3/4" ... old rollers were cheap rubber with shoulder collars, all cracked...
  12. Jacalore

    I Smell Fuel...

    When I take the cover off, I get a strong wiff of fumes... now I've been working on this boat all summer, so maybe that's expected, still it's a little concerning. There's a bit of fluid in the bilge, probably some oil in there. And the cover is old, maybe permeated with fuel smells. It's a...
  13. Jacalore

    Reliable Sure Lube Trailer Hubs Q

    Re: Reliable Sure Lube Trailer Hubs Q Ok, found this... apparently, I'm past filling the hub and into the axle tube! Bearing Lubrication - Grease For units equipped with the Sure Lube or Bearing Lube greasing systems, the bearings can be lubricated without the hassle of packing the bearings...
  14. Jacalore

    Reliable Sure Lube Trailer Hubs Q

    How much grease should these hubs take? Watched a youtube video and the guy had an automatic pump and he ran that for quite a while before the old grease started to come out. I just hand pumped a tube of marine grease in each hub, but no old grease came out. No idea of the maintenance schedule...
  15. Jacalore

    Grease Gun - Stuck on Nipple

    This is weird... borrowed a grease gun, went to use it and there's a nipple stuck in the end. No matter what I did, could not remove that sucker. So, I went to the hardware store, picked up another connector fitting. Attached the grease gun to one of my outdrive nipples, greased it up, but can't...
  16. Jacalore

    Garmin GPS Recommendations?

    I have a small (17') trailered boat that I use in different waterways (bays, rivers, etc) and I'm looking for a GPS unit that I can install on the dash. I'm familiar with Garmin so I'd like to stick with that brand. Screen size can be on the small side (4" or so) with a color map display and...
  17. Jacalore

    Carb Throttle Linkage Q

    More often than not, when the throttle is returned to neutral, the carb doesn't follow. Yet, if I put pressure on the idle link, the rpms drop down to where it should be. What causes sticky linkage, no return to idle? I tried spray lube, no effect. I'm wondering if it's alignment? Also, this...
  18. Jacalore

    MerCruiser 140 Stalls While Accelerating

    Re: MerCruiser 140 Stalls While Accelerating Replaced the original (points) coil with a modern performance one today (Flame-Thrower) - matched to the PerTronix Igniter electronic ignition conversion. Reset the timing (offset distributor wrench is a godsend!), and the engine is running...
  19. Jacalore

    Rollers, Good Ones and Bad Ones?

    Re: Rollers, Good Ones and Bad Ones? Ok, had the boat off the trailer today, so I took measurements. The stern keel rollers are 9.5" and there appears to be a little play on the ends. The forward keel rollers are 7.5" ... so I'm thinking 10"s and 8"s ought to work. Btw, the axels look pretty...
  20. Jacalore

    Rollers, Good Ones and Bad Ones?

    Re: Rollers, Good Ones and Bad Ones? Not sure... here's a couple pics
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