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    SS Boat Rivets

    I have been using these rivets on some of my boats with great success. They work great and all you need is some sealer and a little wrench. These guys ship fast too! Just thought I would share my find...
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    Starcraft model Identification

    My little Starcraft (13'.6") is just a plain fishing boat (utility?), anyway, it has no manufacturer I.D. plate showing the model. It is a 1972-73 year model from what other pictures I could find to ID by. Does anyone have a good link to a site that has Starcraft models of these years with...
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    Starcraft model Identification

    My little Starcraft (13'.6") is just a plain fishing boat (utility?), anyway, it has no manufacturer I.D. plate showing the model. It is a 1972-73 year model from what other pictures I could find to ID by. Does anyone have a good link to a site that has Starcraft models of these years with...
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    Boat Length for Registration

    I recently bought a Starcraft boat that is just an open V-hull basic fishing boat. The actual length of the hull from the transom to the furthest point on the bow is 13' 6". Should boat length be "rounded off" to 13' or 14'? My state (NC) requires titling if 14' or over and I am trying to avoid...
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    1985 150HP Black Max Idle Stabilizer

    My Black Max had a Idle Stabilizer module that was mounted on top of the top cylinder. The original white stamped part number is no longer visible. I have been running the motor without the module with a little variance in idle RPM but nothing to be concerned about. I would like to put on a NEW...
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    Position of stator and module on 20 HP Merc

    I did not get a response from my first question about this so I will ask it another way.......my 20 has a Thunderbolt Phase maker ignition. Has the orange module with a orange cover. On a running motor, if you remove the flywheel and the orange cover on the module, will the three screws that the...
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    Mercury 20 HP stator positioning and timing

    I recently aquired a 1972 20 HP Merc, serial 3232686. When I received it, the wiring harness was completely rotten so I am replacing it. The whole engine ignition was taken apart when I received it and in a box. I have put all back on for a dry fit to see the arrangement of everything. This...
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    1972 Mercury Points

    Can anyone tell me what the setting is for the points on this 20 HP motor. Serial number 3232686. It is a points fired CD ignition that uses the 336-4516A 2 ignition module. The points actually switch the ignition coils negative terminals to ground (common).:redface:
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    Merc 500 Lower water pump base gasket?

    I have a question about the lower water pump base gasket. Is this suppose to have gasket sealer on it (perfect seal) or equivalent? I installed new lower pump base seals and O-ring tightened studs after all assembly and pressurized to 10lbs. PSI. it is leaking through the base gasket, seems...
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    Mercury 500 cooling problem, ideas?

    Restoring an older 1968 Mercury 500 (50HP), serial 2407450. Have the engine running good now so I moved on to the lower unit to replace the water pump out of general maintanance and a weak stream. Re-installed foot end and ran engine several times. Pee water is steaming, hot. Have a good stream...
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    Mercury 500 carburetor change

    1968 Merc 500 (50HP) serial #2407450, my carbs on this motor have alot of wear. I have 3 Tillotson KC7A carbs in good shape from a 1969 Merc 115 engine. The 115 carbs have 0.066 jets while the Merc 500 carbs have 0.063 jets. The bore on the 115 carbs is a little larger than the 50HP carbs too...
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    Mercury 500 (50HP) shift shaft alignment

    I am changing the lower unit from a short shaft (16") to a long shaft (20"). My mercury is a 50HP 4 cyl. "500", 1968 model, serial #2407450. I have read alot of posts about shifter alignment on the forum and concerning the reverse lock cam on the site, but I need some more info. I do not have a...
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