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    70hp w/ a mind of its own

    Re: 70hp w/ a mind of its own This is just nuts . yesterday between rain falls a friend/mech. stopped by and i wanted to show him the ign. sw. and buzzer going on . But it did'nt . NOW the selonoid primer is working fine when i tried pushing in on the sw. . Evey time i turn around its something...
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    evinrude 48 sp starter trys to engage when you put it in neutral????????

    Re: evinrude 48 sp starter trys to engage when you put it in neutral???????? I have an '85 70hp that happens to be on a Starcraft v14 modified and having the same trouble . Ghosts? :confused: I was told to check my controls for a short . Its raining here so tommorrows another day, hopefully...
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    470 starter winds out , pics

    Re: 470 starter winds out , pics My drawing was wrong and it was the worn out thread . ,... There are only 2 pins inserted in the sides of the 'carrier' . And 3 threads , not 2 . As i got a closer look and played with it , it looks like a flaw in the design . It moves on a slight angle . If it...
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    470 starter winds out , pics

    Re: 470 starter winds out , pics Thanks for the pic , but it was of little use. i'm sure you compared my pic w/ it and it doe'snt show the big spring , worm gear or even the small bendix gear . i tried pulling the bearing off w/o any success . limited on tools . ,....if you bear w/ me and...
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    470 starter winds out , pics

    Re: 470 starter winds out , pics Ahhh , now i know why it has a ratcheting system on the bottom . It over-spins it and when you release the ign. sw. , power to the selonoid drops out the starter armature . Yes Don , the engine starts and the starter screams along with it . I have to shut it...
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    470 starter winds out , pics

    My starter is getting stuck and winding out the flywheel:mad: . My merc guy says i should dip it in oil and free it up but, i took it apart and theres' no sign of rust . Its' getting stuck by metal on metal . I'm able to tap it down the worm gear w/ a hammer and it gowns all the way down . See...
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    Help with Johnson 70hp seahorse ????

    Re: Help with Johnson 70hp seahorse ???? yup , '85 , i got the same motor . did you fire her up yet ? mine screams , but having a little trouble w/ it at wot . soon to be fixed right after it stops raining , i hope . got it on a 14' Starcraft American . i've yet to test the vro system but i...
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    70hp w/ a mind of its own

    I bought an '85 70hp johnny last year and it runs great on muffs but stalls on the bay when i shift into gear . but heres the weird part , when i drop it back into neutral , it starts back up on its own . :confused: i don't hear the starter pinion gear winding out as its running , but its...
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    Boat Names

    Re: Boat Names I'm trying to pick a name for my 14' Sc , shes' black n yellow . I'm thinkin , HoneyBeeMine , Hairy Canary , or Curls of Gold . pm me some pics. heres mine ...
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    The Official 2012 Starcraft on the Water Thread

    Re: The Official 2012 Starcraft on the Water Thread Hey Chine , I dont wanna break any iboats house rules but , being an avid American boat owner that you are , I'd like to pick your brain if you don't mind .i don't know the model and i can't read the entire name plate on my boat but it...
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    Post a pic of your starcraft!

    Re: Post a pic of your starcraft! It's been a great boat and it seems to be fairly unique and rare. I have often done Google searches on "Starcraft American" Hello I-luv-my-johnson , the po of this '73 American 15 fell ill and i was the fortunate recipient . She came w/ a 40 johnny but i...
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    Post a pic of your starcraft!

    Re: Post a pic of your starcraft! Literally had to drag this Amercan15 out of the POs yard after 3 trees grew around her .
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    STARCRAFT OWNERS Check in

    Re: STARCRAFT OWNERS Check in Hello chinewalker, i have a '73 American 15 that i started gutting out . i'd love to see pics of yours , it seems the American is rare . mine came w/ a sporty bench seat w/ a piano hinge mounted on 2x6s on edge . and i have'nt seen any Starcrafts w, this type of...
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    STARCRAFT OWNERS Check in

    Re: STARCRAFT OWNERS Check in <a href="http://s1254.photobucket ,,,,, jasoutside,...thanks for the qiuck reply ,...that was easy now comes the hard part , rbuilding the '73 American 15' boat ,....i picked it up for free , the PO fell ill and it sat in the yard for about 10 years , so i'm told ...
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    Alpha 1 no reverse...

    ...I have a 1987 165 4 cylinder Merc on a 19' Rinker V190 ,cruising at 1/2 throttle , ran into mud and lost reverse. I have foward but neutral is now in the reverse position on my shifter and it goes foward in reverse . Also , the shifter was very stiff but now its' like butter . Any help is...
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