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    Alpha Gen 1 Gimbal Transom Plate Swap

    I have a 1969 MC-1 120 that I would like/need to replace the gimbal transom plate. The parts manual for this series lists the part number as 45702A1. Any hints as to where I might find this part and/or are there ways to identify gimbal transom plates that are interchangeable with this? I've...
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    This is one reason you lower the out drive...

    I am an idiot, just in case there was any doubt. I tried starting the motor without lowering the drive. Water was hooked up, got distracted for several minutes, jumped in and started cranking. If there exists a worse sound I surely never want to hear it. On this particular unit, the collar...
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    Trim Pump Fluid

    I recently had the joy of tearing apart my 1969 Starcraft Mercruiser 120 in order to replace the trim limit switch. All in all, the tear down was way past due as seals and u-joints needed to be replaced anyway. So in the end it was a good thing. That said, I had to remove the rams during this...
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    Mercruiser 120 G1 A1 - Transom Seal

    On this particular outdrive, the trim limit switch is located in the top of the gimbal ring. The only practical way to replace this switch is to remove the gimbal ring. This turned out to be an adventure resulting in the complete removal of the outdrive from the stern. That said, I am now in...
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    Mercruiser Engine ID - No serial number

    I have looked everywhere from the starboard side around starter to under, back and port side. There is no tag or serial number to be found. The boat is a 69 Starcraft Starchief with a 1969 outdrive (serial number on outdrive indicates the year). I was having problems trying to rig up the...
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    69 StarCraft throttle linkage

    My 69 Starchief Mercruiser 120 has experienced some modifications prior to my recent ownership. The throttle cable was going across the valve cover, starboard to port. Problem with this arrangement is the starboard jump seat was causing the cable to take a route that did not appear to be...
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    StarCraft Starcheif Throttle Control

    Bought a 69 StarCraft Starcheif with a Mercruiser 120. Tuned it up, set timing, replaced impellor and outdrive great oil. Controller has a shifter for forward/back and a separate lever on the outboard side of the unit for choke/throttle (I guess). The shift lever puts the stern drive in gear...
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