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  1. JimbC

    1978 Evinrude 115 hp

    I have a ? I am working on a 115 hp Evinrude for a friend. I put brand new plugs in today ran it for about 15 mins. The 2 plugs on left side facing the motor from rear are black and wet the right side plugs are wet but not black. Is this the evidence of a bad carbon build up?
  2. JimbC

    78 Evinrude 115hp not firing on starboard side

    At first I had spark on 2,3,4 but not on 1 So after checking all the plugs and wires for corrosion and whatever, I pulled the flywheel to find the key was sheared fixed that. Now I have no spark on 1,3 both on starboard side. What to check?
  3. JimbC

    What type of plywood

    Do you guy's use for the transom and decks?? I've gotten out to the HD store and just looking the best stuff I saw was like $45.00 / 3/4" sheet. No idea what it was as it looks like the tags are all messed up as to what is what. How do I know what to get??:noidea:
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    Starcraft Mariner 1976 21'

    Ok guy's a lot has changed and been going on in my life since last post. I bought new house, moved had to redo house, and still not done. But anyway have pulled the 21' mnr out from the back and cleaned it up. been looking around to see what it would cost to have someone build a all aluminum...
  5. JimbC

    Mercury Inline 6's Fuel Grade??

    What is the best fuel grade to run in these older motors. Regular, Mid, Premium. And WHY? ??
  6. JimbC

    1977 Merc inline 6 115 Hp

    :embarassed:Question for some experts or very knowledgeable guy's. How the heck do the fuel lines hook to the fuel pump? I took mine off and forgot to make a note which line goes where. The bottom two are the two I can't remember. They are really hard to get to being on the bottom of the fuel...
  7. JimbC

    Mercury Factory new build

    Well I think I got lucky the other day. I hopped on CL and there was a listing for a factory rebuild 80 model InLine 6 150 hp block brand new and still wrapped in the plastic bag. On the top of the block I can see a stamped in date of 4-2-88 and in white paint on top I see 5-2-88. Here lies the...
  8. JimbC

    Help in finding

    Hi guy's I need help trying to find one of these. This is the Trim & Tilt motor, solenoid, and reservoir I guess for trim & Tilt on a 76 to 78 Mercury Inline 6 115 or bigger. I have been searching everywhere. Maybe there is a newer replacement made by someone. Any help is appreciated new and or...
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    AnyOne Know

    I have no idea of the part name or part number but, I am wondering if any of the merc guys here might know what these are called and where i might find some new ones. They are where the mid section connects to the mounting swivel bracket. [/IMG] [/IMG] [/IMG]
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    Will a Trim & Tilt unit for

    A 115 135 150 HP. MERCURY OPTIMAX TILT & TRIM 2002 work and fit on a 1976 1150 115 HP. Inline 6 ??? It looks to me like it will. Just need to know before I buy it. Thanks for any info and help.
  11. JimbC

    Where is Thermostat

    On a 1976 Mercury 1150 inline 6 115 HP I can't seem to locate it anywhere. Does this motor even have one??? PLEASE HELP!:eek:
  12. JimbC

    1976 Mercury 1150 inline 6

    Hey guy's I have a 76 Mercury 1150 PO unhooked some wires and discarded rubber lines and fuel lines. I was wondering if anyone could help till I get a manual with these few wires. there is the main plug on side of motor with a little orange wire not hooked up. Any one know where it should go...
  13. JimbC

    Just posted in the Evinrude/Johnson forums

    Man what a steal this motor turned out to be this thing is in great shape:D http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=388624
  14. JimbC

    78 Evinrude 25 HP

    This is the 25Hp Evinrude I bought off a guy a few months back really cheap runs great. I would have to say he gave it away.:D Few pics when I first got it home and a video of it running and cleaned up some.
  15. JimbC

    I know it's a sickness

    Yea I know I have a sickness for this stuff.:eek: Well I just couldn't pass up a good deal. Came across this motor the other day for sale for $225 and just could not pass it up. It has 120 psi on both cylinders so that's good it just needs some minor tweaking and tuneup. Taking it in tomorrow to...
  16. JimbC

    Christmas in the Northwoods

    Merry Christmas all you Starcrafters. I am sitting up here in the far north just down the road from Santa. It was a long ride getting here, we left Tuesday night at 10:30 pm and finally arrived at 6:30 pm Wednesday. :eek: Long ride we hit some freezing rain,sleet, then blowing snow. Anyway hope...
  17. JimbC

    Not a Starcraft

    Well I brought another boat home..... I won't say what number this one makes. :eek: I got it really for the Motor for the 21' Starcraft Mariner. I wanted to really get the Mariner up to at least max HP with trim and tilt and I did with this purchase. Now the Motor cranked and seemed to run just...
  18. JimbC

    Aluminum STARCRAFT Parts

    Hey guy's I just ran across this listing the other day thought it might be useful to some with missing parts. There isn't much there but hey there are a few things like the corner caps and bow cap. http://motors.shop.ebay.com/boatpartsnow/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=
  19. JimbC

    Huron Angler

    Hey bud aren't you looking for a SS?? I think I've seen in some post you said you were. Well Here is one only 273 mi from you. Never know bud you could probly get it for under $800. :D http://southbend.craigslist.org/boa/1377490529.html
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    These Guy's and Gal's

    Were the pioneer's I thought this was pretty cool and funny. ENJOY :eek::D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJH24Y3_Y9c
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