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    Replacement keel rollers for 1 3/8 shaft

    I have an older boat trailer with 12" x 4" keel rollers that have 1 3/8" pipe type shaft. The rollers are splitting and I would like to replace them. However, I have not been able to find any replacements that will fit the existing brackets. The brackets are u-shaped and fit over the...
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    Steering recommendation

    I posted this in the Starcraft Forum, but thought I would post here as well... I have 1970 18' Starcraft SS sterndrive that I bought a year ago. Recently repowered from an MC-1 to an Alpha One. The existing steering cable does not fit the steering lever on the A1 transom assembly. (The...
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    Steering Questions - 18' SS Sterndrive

    Making slow and steady progress on my '71 18' SS sterndrive. Since I bought about a year ago, I have just repowered and moved from a pre-alpha drive to an Alpha One drive. Unfortunately, the steering cable does not fit the Alpha One steering lever on the outdrive so I need a new cable. Anyone...
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    Loctite on gimbal housing studs?

    This weekend I plan to be installing an Alpha 1, gen 1 transom assembly. The two studs that bolt through the inner transom plate were pretty well corroded so I will be replacing them (ordered mercruiser replacement studs). My question is do I need to put some sort of thread lock on the portion...
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    Will older style trim pump work with Alpha 1, Gen1?

    I am repowering my boat from an older (mid-70's) 2.5L to a mid-80's 3.0L and changing from an 'R' style transom assembly to an alpha one, gen drive assembly. The old drive had the narrow style trim rams (narrower that the A1,G1). Can the old trim pump be used with the new drive? The old pump is...
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    71 SS Back Deck Removal on I/O?

    I have started working on my 18' SS I/O. I'll be dropping in a new to me 3.0L Mercruiser and would really like to have the extra space by removing the back deck. The braces under the deck have been removed and the cleats on port and starboard side are out, but I still can't get the deck off...
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    Johnson 4 HP - milky gearcase oil

    I have a 2000 Johnson 4 hp with forward and neutral -- spin the motor for reverse. Mod # J4RLSSM (long-shaft). Replaced the water pump (with kit) a few weeks ago before going out the first time. Figured I would change the oil in the gearcase at the same time -- no oil came out. Hmmm, I had...
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    Can I use an 'R' trim pump with an 'MR' outdrive?

    I may be replacing my Mercruiser 120 (cracked head) with a 140. The 120 is setup for an 'R' out drive and the 140 is an 'MR'. I have the inner transom plate and gimbal assembly to convert to the MR. However, I don't have the trim pump that came with that setup. The 'R' trim pump is mounted to...
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    MC-1 to MR conversion?

    My boat currently has an MC-1 (pre alpha) drive, but the motor is shot. I have a complete MR Outdrive (including inner transom plate, gimbal housing, gimbal ring, and upper and lower units) but am not sure if the drive itself is good. I know the MC-1 drive to be in good shape. If I cannot find...
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    Pics of my new (to me) '71 SS

    Here are some pics of my '71 SS that I picked up a few weeks ago. Actually, the photos are from last May when the boat was advertised for sale about 3 hours away from me. I took a pass at that time because it was $1,200. The boat was sold to another guy in June who ran it until August when an...
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    Does this look like a cracked head?

    Just trying to confirm that a crack this size would be enough to allow water into the engine oil. Thanks
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    Repowering an 1971 18' SS Mercruiser?

    I picked up my new to me 18' SS last week. It currently has a 2.5L Mercruiser with some issues. After looking at the brochures, looks as though this model originally came with a 3.0L Mercruiser. Rather than fuss with the old motor with less HP, I figured that I would replace with a used 3.0...
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    Is there hope?

    I have a 2.5L that has water in the oil and the previous owner told me that oil was praying out of the engine near the manifold. After he noticed this he brought the boat to idle and ran several more minutes to get back to the ramp. He says the motor ran fine. (I bought the boat knowing this --...
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    Going price for a used 3.0

    I'd like to replace my 2.5L Mercruiser engine that is mounted to a pre-alpha drive and would like to replace it with a 3.0. (The 2.5L engine has some serious issues) What's the going rate for used 3.0 (not rebuilt just used)? I live in the northeast if that makes a difference. Also, I presume...
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    2.5 oil spray on engine & oil milky

    I am buying an old Starcraft that has a 2.5 Mercruiser with an oil 'issue'. Looking for direction on where to start - possible causes. (Also the fact the engine may be worthless is factored into the buying price). Seller says he has used the boat several times this year, but the last time...
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    18' SS with blown inboard motor for $500 (a deal or not)?

    The quest for an 'affordable' 18' SS continues. Saw this on CL for 1971 V-hull SS At $500 is this reasonable - with potential blown engine? Would actually prefer on OB version. What is a typical cost for a used engine - assuming the worst here? Here's the ad The boat- Ran great up until...
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    Any warnings signs here?

    My quest for a 'low initial investment' SS continues, I found a potential a couple of hours and looking for the Starmada's collective wisdom. I would prefer an 18 -- but a 16 is better than nothing! This is a saltwater boat. I'm it can be had for less than a thousand -- probably more like $700...
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    '73 Chieftan 21 ft

    The quest for a tinnie continues. Still have my eye on a 18' ft ss, but then I saw this ad on CL for a '73 - 21 ft Chieftan for $800. "CHIEFTAIN CUDDY CABIN 6 CYL. GM ENGINE I/O MERCRUISER OUTDRIVE. SITS ON GALVANIZED DUAL AXLE EZ LOAD TRAILER WITH POWER WINCH. FULL CANVAS WITH SCREENS. MANY...
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    Thoughts on '71 18' SS w/120 I/O

    The search for an open bow Starcraft goes on... Found an ad for this one about 3 hours away in New England. The owner is asking $1,200 (firm). Says it has a 120 hp Mercruiser I/O that runs great. Have to admit that don't know much about I/O's and what to look for when buying. A little more...
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    Noise and aluminum hulls?

    This is probably a dumb question, but that has never stopped me before! I've read some post somewhere that stated aluminum boats are noisier than fiberglass boats. I'm curious what kind of noise are we talking about: water moving along the hull, vibration from the motor, or something else? I...
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