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  1. Sea Raider I

    ODD RPM Guage Question

    I am stumped, I am trying to hook up the RPM gauge to my 74 3 cyl Mercury 65hp motor. The gauge works only when I hold the pulse and ground wires in my hand. As soon as I let the wires go it stops working. I have the three wire setup connected to the controls. White wire to my ground buss...
  2. Sea Raider I

    73' 65hp Merc 650 (3cyl) questions....

    So my question is does this motor run a poppet valve and thermostat?? Ive been searching for info on the poppet valve as when I removed the exhaust cover there neither was present!!! No poppet and no Thermo... Ive seen posts saying this motor does not have these??? However when I go to order...
  3. Sea Raider I

    Lower unit compatability question...

    Will a 1974 85hp lower unit fit on a 1973 65hp motor? My 65 is a 3 cyl 650, assuming the 85 is also 3 cyl will it work?? I dont have much info on the 85 yet, but its cheaper than buying a lu for my 65 right now. The 85 has a blown piston so im wondering if I go for it and maybe down the road...
  4. Sea Raider I

    Johnson FD 22A 20hp starting help

    To all: I just picked this motor up. Went to start and the selinoid just clicks. At first the starter went to engage but wouldnt turn, now it just clicks. Juice isnt the issue, im wondering if the selinoid went out?? PO stated it ran fine before it was put away. Got 120 psi on both...
  5. Sea Raider I

    Johnson FD 22A 20hp starting help

    To all: I just picked this motor up. Went to start and the selinoid just clicks. At first the starter went to engage but wouldnt turn, now it just clicks. Juice isnt the issue, im wondering if the selinoid went out?? PO stated it ran fine before it was put away. Got 120 psi on both...
  6. Sea Raider I

    Why on EARTH would Mercury use steel for their Driveshafts?????

    Doesnt it seem odd that a marine manufacturer would use steel for their MAIN component??? Seriously?? Steel for the driveshaft, NOT stainless??? DUMB!!!!
  7. Sea Raider I

    73 Merc 65 hp battery hook up help

    Just purchased this motor and forgot where PO told me to hook up battery. Ive searched around and ive seen that this should be hooked up to the harness?? The harness is untouched in great condition, so no body has modified it. It seems odd that you would just hook the power straight up to the...
  8. Sea Raider I

    40 HP Big Twin Drive shaft help...

    So I went to remove the lower unit for inspection and the drive shaft will not come out of the motor. The lower unit came right off but that dang shaft seems to be stuck in the upper portion of the motor. Is there some kind of trick to removing these??? Havent come across this problem yet...
  9. Sea Raider I

    I LOVE Craigslist!!! Merc 110 9.8hp find

    Karma gods are shining today!!! I found this gem on CL for $50!! PO's grandfather gave him this motor a couple of years ago, been sitting in his shop ever since. He decided to just get rid of it and listed it for $50, I just happened to be the first caller. Picked it up today and he gave me...
  10. Sea Raider I

    STILL searching for this part!!!

    This is off a 68 16' Trident I am restoring. This IS the ONLY missing piece, and I cannot find. Ive had fabricators tell me $350 just to make this one piece.... If anyone can help It would be greatly appriciated. Thanks
  11. Sea Raider I

    4 hp Johnson recoil starter help...

    Model #4W69B this starter was working fine then out of the blue it won't recoil and I can see metal shavings... I have never dealt with this type of starter any advice would be helpful.. Thanks in advance
  12. Sea Raider I

    3 hp 67 lightwin advice....

    Gentlemen, I came across this motor with a parts motor for $30, when I visited to check compression the whole motor seems to be siezed. We couldnt get the flywheel to turn at all. Owner claimed this motor ran last year then he just put it in the shop. Parts motor actually had 60 psi on both...
  13. Sea Raider I

    I have an addiction!!!

    I just couldnt pass this up!!! I picked up this 15' Olympian for $60... Some fiberglass work and I will be fishing in no time. The Transom has some rot, but nothing I cant handle... My wife almost had a heart attack. :) I could use a few opinions though. The benches seem to be hollow with...
  14. Sea Raider I

    flywheel torque help

    How does one man torque the flywheel bolt down to 105 ft/lbs by himself???? Is there a way to lock the drive without using a piece of wood between the prop and the LU?? Any suggestions appriciated. BTW its a 18 hp 63 Fastwin....
  15. Sea Raider I

    Help me find the missing piece.....

    Hello all, I am restoring a 68 Trident as seen here - http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=479401 I am calling out to all fellow starcrafters to help me find the one missing piece (attached) Pic is of the port side transom cap, need the starboard side. I have been searching high and low...
  16. Sea Raider I

    18 HP 63' Evinrude Fastwin LU help!!

    Found milky white gear oil so decided to drop the LU. I dont have a manual yet so please help with this procedure. I suspect the shift linkage is accessed through the hole on the side. The unit wont drop so my question is do I disconnect the linkage through this port? Additionally please...
  17. Sea Raider I

    Difference between 63-64 evinrude fastwin 18hp??

    I am trying to find a service manual for a 63 fastwin 18hp, and found an original 64 manual. Are they basically the same? Can I buy this manual without concern?? Thanks for any input...
  18. Sea Raider I

    64 Evnrude Big Twin 40 hp Compression, and missing pieces???

    Just bought this for $100 bucks, not sure if I just purchased a parts motor as it seems like pieces are missing. Can anyone identify what is missing from the pics? I am completely unfamiliar with this motor. When I bought I did compression check with both plugs out both cyl are exactly at...
  19. Sea Raider I

    16' 68 Starcraft Trident Project!!

    Here we go!!! Practically got this puppy for free... Floor seems solid, but its coming up to inspect for rot. Transom has a soft spot and I think it will be pretty difficult to repair. Any tips appriciated... Also looking for the starboard transom cap as seen in the pic, I figure it will be...
  20. Sea Raider I

    1978 Campion Command Bridge Haida 24'

    To all: You all probably wont believe this but the attached vessel was aquired for FREE!!! Long story short, an individual bought a boat house with this boat and did not want it - nor did he want to deal with selling it. He posted it on craigs list as a first come first take attitude. So I...
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