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    1972 Holiday seat replacement

    Hi-Need to replace/refurbish 1972 18' Holiday rear jump seats. Reupholsters here (Portland OR) charge arm and a leg .However I boats and other online sites don't have any thing close to fit ( too narrow etc. ).Anyone out there have any luck with this kind of replacement ? I don't have the skill...
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    Yamaha 2007 15 hp Impeller change problem

    Hi- replacing water pump/Impeller for friends Yami ( probably for first time ! ). Drive shaft / Impeller key is stuck . Is this normal ? / Tried pulling on it with pliers -no go . Before I try hammering at it -any suggestions ?
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    One mystery solved, now a new one -Where is the resistance wire ?

    Finally took care of a longstanding and frustrating stalling problem with my 1972 140 hp mercruiser in a 72 Starcraft Holiday . Engine would always start fine but would stall out and be very difficult to restart after 30-90 min of run time .Some here thought it might be an overheating coil some...
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    Reupholster vs Replace

    I think I know the answer but I thought I would tap your collective wisdom . 1972 StarCraft Holiday I/O cover and rear jump seats- cheaper to reupholster ( by a shop) or buy replacements ( at least for seats , don't think I could buy a replacement for I/O cover ) Thanks
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    Coil or Carb ?

    My previous post regarding stalling and starting issues and carb remanufacture recommendations ( 1/11/20) for a 1972 3.0L came up with most people thinking I have an ignition issue instead . The engine starts fine cold ,runs for 45-60 min and then has stalling, restarting problems . all...
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    Remanufactured Carb recommendations

    Hi-Looking to replace my rebuilt (and still not working right ) carb on my 1972 140 hp Mercruiser (in a 72 Starcraft Holiday).No real options in area ( Portland OR ) so looking at using either National Carburetors or Flying Fish Carburetors both in Florida . Anyone out there have experience with...
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    Mercruiser stalling issues .

    Hi- My 1972 Mercruiser 140 hp starts up and runs fine when started cold . It runs fine for 30 -60 min or so then will start to run rough and stall out if at idle or lower speeds . Then it will only start at full throttle and stall when shifted into gear .Carb was rebuilt a few years ago ,plugs...
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    Tohatsu 6hp Sailpro driveshaft, lower unit cover repair

    Hi, did some driveway demolition on my 2014 Tohatsu 6hp Sailpro. Bought it new for $1,600, little used, 20 hours in five years. Cracked it at the top of the lower unit by the forward bolt and bottom of the shaft housing right above the lower unit. See pictures. Dealer says internal stuff...
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    1972 Starcraft vinyl flooring

    Hi-trying to match the 1972 avocado green vinyl floor covering in my StarCraft Holiday . Closest I can find is a kind of camo/green/brown . Any suggestions out there ? Thanks
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    Marine distributor cap and rotor vs automotive

    Hi - Replacing distributor cap and rotor on a 1972 140 hp mercruiser GM engine . Put in electronic points and new cap and rotor from a marine dealer a number of years ago .Can I use new cap and rotor from NAPA or should I stick with the probably more expensive Mercruiser dealer ? Thanks
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    1972 Mercruiser I/O anodes

    My 18 ft StarCraft with the 140 Hp Mercruiser I/O has a thin rubber gasket that sits between the hull and anodes . Replacement anodes from West Marine do not have this gasket . My question-what's the purpose of the gasket and if is important,why not included with replacement anodes? I would...
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    What size Battery?

    H,i Want to replace aging starter motor for 18 ' Starcraft Holiday with 140 hp Mercruiser I/O . What size is recommended ? Only will be used for starting and some fish finder use and occasional running lights . Old one is Grp 24 or 27 with 1000 CCA . Thanks
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    Newby buying trailer tires

    My 1972 18 ' Starcraft Holiday"s trailer came with P19575R14 auto tires . First dumb question - Can I use the existing wheels with trailer tires or are they too wide for that ? If so, what wheels and trailer tires should I be looking at ? Total Wt of fully loaded boat and trailer (single axle)...
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    Throttle cable adjustment on 1972 Mercruiser I/O

    Hi - Having issues with starting my 1972 StarCraft Mercruiser I/O . Only starts with throttle pushed all the way forward causing engine to start at WOT .With throttle in that starting position ,throttle plate is only a little bit open . At any other position plate is completely closed . Selco...
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    Rusty oil

    Hi - When doing my end of season oil change on 1972 4 cyl Mercruiser oil was brown, rusty colored, I assume water is in it . So -blown head gasket ? cracked block ? . What should be myfirst diagnostic move ? Thanks
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    Prop for 18' 1972 Holiday I/O

    Hi there - Not sure if this forum or Prop forum is best , but I'll start here . What is the recommended prop for an 18 ft 1972 Holiday I/O , 140 hp ? Old one ( which seemed to work well ) needs replacing but the number codes on it are worn/corroded off. Checking out the original manual online...
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    Brand of kicker motor

    Ok ,Looking at kicker motor for 18 ' Starcraft Holiday 1972 I/O . Leaning torward Merc 8-9.9 hp since shift controls on tiller handle . Everyone else ( Yamaha , Tohatsu . Honda etc . ) have separate shift controls not on handle . Seems like handle shift would be a lot better . What are...
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    Anode locations on 1972 Starcraft 140 hp I/O

    Hi are there any other anode locations on 1972 Merc I/O s other than the transom bolts and the trim tab ? Is Magnesium the way to go in fresh water ? Thanks
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    Temperature gauge replacement

    Hi- I want to replace the " vague gauge " ( yellow , green and red zone readings ) with an actual temp read out gauge on my 1972 Starcraft 140 hp I/O . Do I just swap out the gauges or do I need to match up or replace the sending unit ? Thanks
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    1972 140 hp Merc I/O running hotter than before

    Hi - Just had my old Starcraft Holiday out for first run of the season .Temp gauge reading last year was maybe halfway between mid point and the red "danger" zone . Now its 3/4 of the way to the red zone but not yet in it . Stayed that way either at idle or higher RPMs. Preventively replaced the...
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