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    I’m buying a Starcraft with the 110hp I/O.

    Thank you for the useful information, I appreciate it. I get to drive it sometime after October 7th.
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    I’m buying a Starcraft with the 110hp I/O.

    It says Mercruiser on a plate on the starboard side of the outdrive. The shape is somewhat similar to an OMC electric shift that I owned in the past though. I suppose someone could have painted it and stuck the plate on there, weird thing to do though. I only briefly got to glance at the boat...
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    I’m buying a Starcraft with the 110hp I/O.

    140 PSI, wow! That’s on par with a 2 stroke jet ski. I’m a bit surprised. Thank you. That all sounds doable. I had an old seabird cuddy cabin with an old OMC that was hard to get parts for. How are these 110 Mercruisers parts wise?
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    I’m buying a Starcraft with the 110hp I/O.

    110 HP mercruiser Mercruiser? Starcraft….looks like a Holiday from photos Aluminum Don’t know what year
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    I’m buying a Starcraft with the 110hp I/O.

    What are some important things to look over on this boat. I’m headed out to do a water test and I’m not afraid of a little bit of work but I also don’t wanna pay too much for something that needs a massive amount. How long of a job is replacing the boot where the drive goes through the hull...
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    New flywheel, now won’t start at all

    I am very frustrated with this engine and help is greatly appreciated. I have a 1986 Mercury 25 XD 2 stroke 2 cylinder, new to me. It was running on one cylinder and I discovered a magnet popped off inside the flywheel. I replaced the flywheel with another in excellent shape and verified they...
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    Magnets/1 cylinder Spark 1986 Mercury 25 XD

    I picked up a rib/inflatable boat in a trade that has a 1986 Mercury 25 XD 2 stroke. Ran like crap so I’ve done the following troubleshooting. Cleaned carb well. 130+ psi compression both cylinders. Discovered spark on one cylinder only, plugs both good. Ohm’d out coils (good). Swapped coils...
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    1974 Evinrude 15hp Misfire

    Hello, I'm back to iboats. I recently acquired a 15hp Evinrude that is on a 14' aluminum boat that we all love so much. I looked up the serial and discovered it is a 1974. The guy I bought it from said it runs great but was getting hard to start. I took it to the lake to check it out. I noticed...
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    will an elec shift OMC outdrive from a 2.5L work for 5.0L

    I have an older(1968) 5.0L V-8 OMC outdrive. I'm looking to replace the outdrive and found one off of a 2.5L setup(not sure on year yet). Does anyone know if this is the same strength and will work? Both are electric shifts. Thank you very much and please hurry with responses because I may need...
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    need help identifying OMC drive year and length

    This drive in on the 1968 seabird 20' cuddy deep V. Does this drive look like a 68 electric shift? Do they differ from 64-77? Also is it a SHORT or a LONG shaft? I'm guessing long? Between the short and long shafts, 64-77, do the parts interchange except for the exhaust housing and drive...
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    OMC Outdrive...I took it all apart - Need parts

    '68 Seabird 307ci SBC OMC Electric Shift (looks like a long shaft) I know the saying "If it 'aint broke don't fix it"...BUT...Fearing a breakdown in BFE (or swap the E with an O for ocean if you prefer) I decided to take apart my entire outdrive because the boat is new to me. :eek: WOW it is a...
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    How to scrap a fiberglass boat hull

    Does anyone know how to get rid of a descent shape 20' 1968 fiberglass cuddy cabin hull?
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    Chevy 350 rebuild....chip at bottom of cylinder

    I have a chip at the bottom of one of my cylinders on a 350 chevy I am rebuilding. Do you guys think this block is useable? Isn't this well below where the rings will run? Will this create a weak or hot spot? This engine threw a rod from a valve hitting the piston. I'll include a pic of the rod...
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    Pivot cap

    Well here is the next issue in line. 1968 Seabird w/307sbc to OMC electric shift. I noticed my outdrive has a broken pivot cap on the right side. It's obvious the previous owner tried to seal it with engine silicone. I tried to find them online but can't yet. I want to buy one new or used and...
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    Can I use direct cooling in saltwater?

    I've been looking into a lot of things for the boat I recently picked up. It has a chevy V8 with OMC drive and direct exchange cooling instead of the 2 part exchanger type that has a sealed onboard system of fresh water. Can I use this system in salt water if I flush it with fresh water as soon...
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    Carburetor size...

    Hello I have the 20' 1968 Seabird Cuddy with the 307 SBC and an OMC electric shift. I looked up my carburetor, a quadrajet, and it is a 17082403. This carb is off of a 350 or a 454 Chevy marine engine from 1982 from what I gather. Oviously a replacement. What do you people think... should I get...
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    outdrive questions....have researched

    Hello and Great site. I have some questions. I have researched your site and some others. Please bear with me because I have tried very hard to be informed before asking your help. I have pictures but am not being allowed to attach them. Maybe this is because I have just signed up. Do I need to...
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