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  1. 1960 Starflite

    Ignition wire gauge?

    1975 '850' . Type III the ignition wire is broken or corroded inside the wire loom from console to engine. I'm getting flaky voltage to the ignition post on switch box. I ran a 16 gauge from ignition switch to switch box and all is well. Engine started quickly. Question: Is 16 gauge X 12'...
  2. 1960 Starflite

    850 Prop Shaft Seals

    1975 SN 4294365 850 . I can't seem to find the prop seal dimensions. OEM 26-76868, Sierra 18-2002. Can someone provide? I like to have them in hand before tearing into this unit. Wrapped someone's nylon rope around prop, I looked on this site without effect. Thanks
  3. 1960 Starflite

    Steermaster Mark II Reassembly

    I'm rebuilding my 24' Harris FloteBoat. While having the helm off I decided to remove the Steermaster Mark II steering to lube it. Well mission accomplished but getting the gear/cable case back together has become a problem. Can anyone point me to a video or instructions on Reassembly? I seem...
  4. 1960 Starflite

    Wood fillers for pontoon decking

    I've removed the very worn carpet from my pontoon boat. I'd like to fill some voids in the 3/4 plywood before replacing with vinyl flooring. Can anyone point me to a product and/or article that would be helpful? Thanks
  5. 1960 Starflite

    Adding Grommets To New Budge Cover

    I bought a new Budge cover for my 24' pontoon and want to add Quality Grommets for support poles. I've already rigged makeshift supports for now. In the spring (Ohio) I'll add them. Right now I need recommendations for Quality grommets and installation Tools. The grommets will be installed...
  6. 1960 Starflite

    Identfy Shift Lever and Help

    I have a 1979 Century, 140. The shift lever is very loose and the push buttons don't work all the time. 1. Can you identify this shift model? 2. The lever is very loose, how do I tighten it up. 3. I believe new button/switches are in order, how much disassembly to replace them? This will be a...
  7. 1960 Starflite

    Mercury 850 Switchbox Melting

    S/N 4294375 a 1975 I think. Background, all the wiring was replaced four years ago, by me, due to insulation problem. It has been running very well ever since on my Harris Flote Boat 24ft Toon. Last year while looking for a fuel leak (hose connector) I notice that the back of the switchbox has...
  8. 1960 Starflite

    Lower shift cable parts?

    Received cable and parts package. MC 1 rear upgrade application. What is the white plastic sleeve for?
  9. 1960 Starflite

    Bell Housing Shift Lever

    1979 Century 190, Mercruiser 140, Stern SN 5163321 I have the entire bell housing off for bellows, gimbal bearing and shift cable replacement. I thought I'd remove the shift shaft lever, as the replacement shift cable (purchased here) kit has a new one. I understand that OEM used locktite to...
  10. 1960 Starflite

    Gimbal Bearing Question

    Just a question. What does the serrated ring on the Bearing/Tolerance ring do? Why is it there? Seams the pressed fit of the bearing OD would force grease around the bearing. Just wondering. Not planning to remove it.
  11. 1960 Starflite

    Tilting a 850 to adjust trim

    I have installed a 850 on my 24' pontoon. It does not have power trim. There is no way this old guy can tilt the engine from the rear deck to adjust the trim pin. Has anyone made some sort of removable lever or purchased a tool to attach to the engine to tilt it? It would be a pain to put...
  12. 1960 Starflite

    1975 "850" Distributor Questions

    I bought a "Parts" distributor for my 850 and have a couple questions. The rotor is in good shape other than having a rough bearing, new bearings in hand. 1, The Trigger base has two brown wires and one black wire, mine has brown, white and black wires (see photo). What's up with that? 2, The...
  13. 1960 Starflite

    1975 Merc 850 steering link

    I have a new to me 1975, 850, 4 cylinder with electronic ignition. I've replace all the wiring, looks like a normal thing to do on these and had it running on stand. I now want to install it on my pontoon boat. I didn't receive a steering link with the engine. My steering cable nut/rod will fit...
  14. 1960 Starflite

    MerCruiser Trim Gauge Question

    Are the trim gauges (dash) a volt meter or an OHM meter ? I understand that the trim sending unit is a variable resistor, so does the dash unit receive variable voltage or variable resistance? I have an extra gauge that I could put to use to read variable suspension loads on a motorcycle...
  15. 1960 Starflite

    What Kind of I/O Could it Be ?

    My son-in-law called me to say his Sister gave him her boat. As he describes it, it's an I/O with a 2 cycle engine. So I ask what color the out drive is, reply was black. I ask if it is an inline engine 4 or 6 cylinder? Reply was, inline 4, standing up like an outboard. I said HUH? Never seen...
  16. 1960 Starflite

    1963 Merc 650 Idle Problem

    I have a 1963, 650, Magnito Ign. Upon startup the engine idles fine until it warms up. Starts great, choke on until it fires, then no choke and idles a little high. Run it down the lake for a few miles, pull into dock, have to use the fast/warmup lever to keep it runing at idle speed. Carbs...
  17. 1960 Starflite

    Do I Really Need A Third Bunk ?

    I'm in the process of adding a third/center pontoon. Things are going well, but a neighbor said "you'll need to add a center bunk to your trailer". This is NOT an over the road rig. I only haul the toon one mile to the boat ramp in the spring and again in the fall to prep and cover for the...
  18. 1960 Starflite

    After Market Decal Sets

    I'm surfing the web for a set of after market decals for my old 85hp. WOW ! those folks really like them. $59-$70. +shipping :( Anywhere to do a little better? Thanks, Tom on Buckeye Lake
  19. 1960 Starflite

    Steering Link & Water Pump Base 1975 85hp

    Now that I have this old Merc almost ready to mount, I am in need of a steering link (arm). My steering cable rod goes thru the engine pivot and attaches with a large nut. I looked on Ebay and there are so many different links, different angles, different offsets. Which do I choose? Most links...
  20. 1960 Starflite

    1975 850 Throttle Linkage Problem

    I?m back with a throttle linkage problem on my 1975 850. For a little history on this engine, the boat/engine belonged to my Uncle and he took it to a marina a couple years ago because it was idling too fast. They got it to idle at a lower speed, but still high. I bought the rig for the engine...
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