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  1. Gibbles

    Assembling a 4.3 MerCruiser v6 - Parts check needed

    Well long story short, Last fall I bought a 1994 StarCraft Islander 221V with a cracked engine block! I'm just now getting ready to get that fixed, and I have a rebuilt marine spec short block on order. With that, it comes with the balance shaft, no heads, and no valve train. For engine...
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    MerCruiser 4.3lx shortblock compatibility?

    Well I recently bought a new to me boat, and I got one with a crack in the block! what I have is a 1994 4.3lx with the 4-barrel carb. Much of the details I'm still not sure about, however I'm weighing the idea of upgrading to actual Vortech heads, and the Edelbrock manifold... I see many...
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    I'm back with a 1994 Islander 221V!

    It has been a while since I have posted here. but I'm back baby! Last week I ran across my dream boat, and it was in actually in my state! The boat: Islander 221V!!! I wasn't sure if it was a V or not, but I see those "V5" ribs, but searching I saw references that the V in the later...
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    79 Chrysler 140hp - Help with control cables

    I'm working to get my dorm room mini fridge hooked up, and the control cables that came with it are a bit to long... The mini fridge is a 1979 Chrysler 140hp 4cyl Model # 1407b9b, with the original control box. Looking on the parts listing I found the PN: "F58356" and that's NLA... I'm also...
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    Neat idea

    Neat idea, but I would be more interested if I could run a remote tank. Those little bottles can get a bit pricy...
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    18' Starcraft Starchief OB Rebuild

    After a long time searching I finally found a cuddy for a lot less than I thought I could score one for :D Seller listed this for $500 with a good trailer, outboard model, and previous registration in hand. I went in planning on making an offer around $200-$250, but started out at $300 and he...
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    1973 Starcraft Nova 15' rebuild

    Ok I'm starting this thread to clean up my Jetstar thread ( http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=504223&page=7 ) This week I picked up a new project, a 1973 Starcraft Nova :D Guy was asking $500, I managed to walk away with it for $350 Came with a 1971 or 72 Mercury 80hp red band
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    1975 Merc 650 Head cover bolts?

    Well I decided to go ahead and replace my head cover gasket on my 1975 mercury 65hp (650) (leaking around sparkplugs) I went slow and careful on the stuck bolts, I started by spraying with penetrating oil, and let them soak for a little while, and when I got a little movement, I sprayed with...
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    1975 Mercury 650 3cyl charging question

    Short story: My 1975 Mercury 650 65hp 3 cyl will not run when the battery is disconnected Does this engine use the battery as part of the circuit, or do I have a charging issue? Long story: I picked this engine up very cheap and not running, the guy I bought it from told me the dist cap...
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    Local 21ft Starcraft found... what the heck is it?

    So I was trolling around looking for parts as I always do, and ran into this.... http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218&ad=16855682&cat=147&lpid=8&search= What is it? almost looks like someone cut the top off and made it into that... :confused:
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    Merc 65hp on a Jet Star? (now with pictures!)

    I have a early 60's Starcraft Jet star, And I picked up a Merc 650 65 hp (3 cyl) local yesterday, with controls and wiring for a song... it looks like it just needs some work with the internal plug connector, and a good carb cleaning. :D The boat is rated HP is about 50 or 55hp if I remember...
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    1975 Mercury 20hp Model 200: can't get the lower unit off

    So I have a 1975 Model 200 20hp engine that I picked up for $50, it's a slightly older twin of the engine I use on my little starcraft. I managed to get her running only to find out it does not pump any water. So I went down and picked up a new impeller and started the removal process of the...
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    Proud New owner of a Starcraft Jetstar

    Crappy Cell phone picture, but it seems to be in great shape and a semi recent paint job, not counting some scratches on the bottom front. Now I just need to find the Engine hookups for the remote setup for my 77 or 78 Mercury Model 200 20hp engine... And I would settle for some good...
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    Going to buy first boat tomorrow...

    Well it looks like I'm going to pick up my first boat tomorrow as long as the hull is not rotted out, I made a nice low ball offer on some people moving and two others have left them hanging, so I get my first boat for $100 with trailer. :) I don't know a whole lot about it, all I do know is...
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