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  1. J

    Inherited an electric shift stringer

    Cleaned out all of the flakes of rust from the entire cooling system. Runs great now. Time to start accumulating the required safety equipment. Don't think the OPP will appreciate all my inherited vintage gear.
  2. J

    Inherited an electric shift stringer

    It ran really well this morning, first time in 25 years, but I wasn't sure if the thermostat was opening so I took off the housing...
  3. J

    Inherited an electric shift stringer

    My family has had a trailer in the Port Elgin municipal campground every year since about 1975. We all used to live in the London area. Now I live in the Ottawa area so the boat will be in the Ottawa river, or Big Rideau Lake or Kingston.
  4. J

    Inherited an electric shift stringer

    Spent most of it's life in Port Elgin.
  5. J

    Inherited an electric shift stringer

    Changed the oil and Put the pertronix in this morning. Engine runs great. Idles perfectly at 550rpm. Alternator charges, tilt clutch works. My trim tabs work. Tru Course steering works. And the stringers are solid. I will use it as it is for a couple years until it needs something serious, and...
  6. J

    Inherited an electric shift stringer

    many will give me their condolences, but I am optimistic. I inherited a 1977 Spacecraft Olympian with the 175hp (ford 302) electric shift. My grandfather bought it near new in 80 and my uncle inherited it in 85. He used it in lake Huron until about 96. Since then it sat in the yard under its...
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