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  1. SHickey

    Tilt / Trim problems :(

    Sounds like a plan.... the two pumps look identical and the spare did operate the boat I salvaged.... the only difference was the salvaged boat had a MC 140 and my boat is the MC 165.....but from my estimation the units look identical....and yes.... crawling back into the back of that transom is...
  2. SHickey

    Tilt / Trim problems :(

    Thank you both captains for your responses....I do have the hoses to the cylinders configured correctly. Getting back to the unloader switch, is that an internal switch inside the pump motor itself and if it has failed, would you recommend I swap out the spare pump motor I have from a boat I...
  3. SHickey

    Tilt / Trim problems :(

    Yes Captain.....I disconnected both hoses on both cylinders and made sure all connections from the pump were tight. I was just out at my barn and I tried the system again. When I hit the up switch the pump motor barely runs, it sounds like it's under a tremendous pressure and the unit is...
  4. SHickey

    Tilt / Trim problems :(

    Hello.... I'm pretty frustrated I can't seem to get the tilt/trim to work properly. I have a '72 Starcraft American 20 with a 165 mercruiser motor. I believe the outdrive is a MC-1 but not 100% sure. Last season after I brought the boat home and the outdrive would not go down....After...
  5. SHickey

    Volvo Penta 7.4 Gi

    Thanks so much for the information....basically stay away from the composite outdrives and the tools needed to service the outdrive are specialty overpriced tools. I've seen some comments that some of these set-ups have motor overheating problems which can become very complicated to diagnose...
  6. SHickey

    Volvo Penta 7.4 Gi

    Hello, I want to check out a 2000 Christ Craft deck boat in my area. Currently most of my experience with I/O's have been with older Mercruiser models. I'm not familiar with Volvo Penta motors or outdrives and I was hoping I could receive some information about their reliability and any red...
  7. SHickey

    Low Engine Temp??

    Awesome!! and thanks so much....I'll order a new thermostat today and see how it works.... :)
  8. SHickey

    Low Engine Temp??

    So getting back to my thermostat situation....I tested my old one and it worked but it opened at 165 F......It was recommended I buy a 140 F thermostat for my motor....that being said if I use the new 140 F, will my motor run right at low speeds and idle or will I need to goof around with the...
  9. SHickey

    Low Engine Temp??

    Yes Lou.... It's a workhorse.....I bought the boat and trailer 15 years ago for $600 just for the trailer and I was going to use the trailer for a different boat but kids and life forced me to keep the boat anyway, redo the seats and all of the vinyl and she still gets us around.... the motor...
  10. SHickey

    Low Engine Temp??

    Awesome and thanks!! I took the thermostat out of the housing and it already was open 25%...it's pretty old so I think I'll clean it up, order a new one, reinstall the old one and see if it keep acting up....if not, I'll switch it out when I winterize the old girl... I'll go with the 140 F...
  11. SHickey

    Low Engine Temp??

    Thanks for the response....I can remove it and test it.... I believe thermostats are closed when cold and open at a certain temp....probably best just to replace it and hopefully eliminate the problem.....I think there were 2 different thermometers with different opening temperatures listed for...
  12. SHickey

    Low Engine Temp??

    Good Morning and it's been a long time since my last post... I have a very old girl, 1976 Starcraft American 20......She has a straight six, 165 HP Merc sterndrive..., This spring I changed the impeller in the lower unit because it had not been changed in 4-5 years. I have a fuel pump and...
  13. SHickey

    electronic conversion

    Hello, I have what I believe is a dead coil in my '74 StarCraft American 20 that has an almost vintage 165 Mercrusier straight six motor with a MC-1 outdrive. The boat had run fine all season so far and today it began stuttering while I was slowly cruising in the NYS Barge Canal. I got her...
  14. SHickey

    Removing an MC-1 outdrive retainer

    Hello, I need to change the drive shaft oil seal on my 1976 Mercruiser 140 MC-1 outdrive. I was wondering how difficult it will be to remove the bearing retainer from the upper drive. I will be receiving the retainer wrench shortly but I am a little concerned with removing the retainer...
  15. SHickey

    Out drive Oil Mess in my Bellows:(

    Hello, I have a project Mirrocraft 21' with a 1974 Mercruiser 140 HP with an MC-1 outdrive. I pulled the outdrive for the season and discovered a mess of outdrive oil and water in the bellows. This has never happened to me before and I was quite shocked to see this mess. Can someone help me...
  16. SHickey

    Trim Motor Issue

    Hello All, I have an old 21' Mirrocraft 1976 that has a Mercruiser 140 and an MC-1 outdrive. I am starting to refurbish the boat but I have a trim motor that does not operate when I want it to go down. It works fine going up and now it is stuck in the up position. The trim motor has only...
  17. SHickey

    Need a new prop :(

    Hello, I have a 1978 StarCraft American 20 that has a 165 HP Mercruiser motor and a MC-1 outdrive. It weighs 1700 lbs. The prop on it now is an aluminum 15 1/2 x 17 that has a bunch of nicks and gouges on it from old age. I wanted to replace the prop with a stainless steel model and I was...
  18. SHickey

    Upgrading to Electronic Ignition??

    Hello, I need to replace the spark plug wires and rotor cap on my 1978 StarCraft American 20 that has a Mercruisrer 165 and an MC-1 OD and I was thinking of upgrading to an electronic ignition system. I have heard great feedback regarding E/I but I am a little reluctant to spend the money and...
  19. SHickey

    Any salvage experience??

    Hello, I bit off more than I can chew with my latest rebuild project. I took on a 1976 21' aluminum Mirrocraft with a fair 140 Mercruiser and a MC-1 O/D. I gutted the boat and planned on redoing the whole works but the scope of the job and the fact my wife would rather have a large bowrider...
  20. SHickey

    TRIM /TILT QUESTIOIN

    Hello, After using my 1976 Starcraft 20' American (165 HP & MC-1 O/D) all over Keuya Lake for vacation I noticed my outdrive was failing to go up all the way if I was in shallow water. Going down was fine but going up, I needed to hit the down button and up button rapidly until I could hear the...
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