Hi Guys!
Just picked up a charmer, 16 ft StarCraft with an unknown mercury 40hp. The serial number is 3407902. I looked it up on a few sites but they all came back as not recognized. My main goal right now is to get the model number for impeller replacement kits. I'll post pics next
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Hi yall! gave up on the 79 chief! too big! here is the new project. it is a 1974 super sport 16ft. pictures in just a second. first question, how many pieces of ply will I need for the floor transom bow seats, ect.
thanks,
Jason
Hey guys! Me again!
Not sure if I should be posting in this forum or another but...
Not a pending issue as one does work; only one of my Chieftains Gas tanks work. I have a toggle switch for the tanks at the helm. I am not sure how this works, what parts to get ect. The bad tank is full but...
Here I am again. I am adjusting my idle on my 1979 120. Two things are happening:
1-The idle adjustment screw stop...technical term...seems to be loose. I tightened the screw that holds it in place but it still has movement. The movement is such that if I were to put a washer on it, it would...
When shifting from either neutral to forward, neutral to reverse, or back to neutral from either direction; I have difficulty. I must essentially slam it into forward, reverse or neutral, causing the RPMs to spike.
The shifter is very stiff when in gear. I pop it into the neutral position and...
I have a model number 990243, 1979 OMC 4 cyl. I have been looking at carb kits all day and I just do want to get the wrong one. Any one have an Idea what part number I am looking for?
Thanks in advance
Jason
PS:
Only slight restoration this year, Next winter will be the big undertaking. I...
Re: 1979 OMC trim motor part number
I have 2 electric motors, one controls the out drive and just seals the out drive to the exhaust and must be completely down at all times during operation, this one works. The other physically moves the entire front of the engine up and down controlling the...
I have a 1979 omc cobra model# 990243s. When I hit the trim, the motor just clicks. I have been looking to find a motor but can not seem to find the part number.
Thank you in advance,
Jason
So I have the motor starting with the key now...phew! No screwdriver required...yet! Easy fix and no $$$ needed! :D Now its time to start the tune up!
I see that there is a dipstick like tube with a cap that says drain on it, located next to the oil dipstick. Saying so I cannot get a pan under...