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  1. UConnMRB

    Cheap and Easy Transmission Temp Reading

    Hey Guys. A little while back, I bought a device for giving me a more advanced reading on my truck's performance (not towing related). I am sure some of you are aware of this, but to those who are not, it is a little device that plugs into your diagnostics computer (usually under the dash). A...
  2. UConnMRB

    1980 Evinrude, 35 HP General Questions with pictures

    I have a 1980 35 HP Evinrude that sat in a garage for 15 years without being run (was winterized before it was stored). She has good compression (about 115 on both cylinders) and after replacing the plugs, she fired right up after 2 pulls. I shut her down right after she started as I have not...
  3. UConnMRB

    1976 AeroCraft Fishmaster - Complete Restore

    I did a little bit of work this morning. I removed the dash and all the bolts related to the steering are frozen. I think I might have to drill through it and cut the dash (if I am neat enough, when I cut the dash, I should still be able to use it as a template. I started scrubbing off the...
  4. UConnMRB

    1976 AeroCraft Fishmaster - Complete Restore

    Thanks for the reply Fleetwin. The cable moves, but the arm is frozen. I agree with you 100% though, I will have to look into the cost of it all, but I think a rotary style system could be in the budget. We will see when the time comes. Here are two more pics of steering, I check the cable...
  5. UConnMRB

    1976 AeroCraft Fishmaster - Complete Restore

    I have been seeing a lot of similar starcrafts near me on craigslist (usually going for $1-2k depending on condition). I think when I want to repower, it will be cheaper to buy one of them with a 75-85 hp rather than look for just the OB itself. That also gives me a chance to steal some parts...
  6. UConnMRB

    1976 AeroCraft Fishmaster - Complete Restore

    Ok, so over the weekend I was able to remove the rest of the decking and the foam, I power washed the inside (still need to scrub it) and brought the boat home. It rolls easily and fits in my garage so I scrapped the cradle. The entire hull on the inside has a brown coating but I believe that...
  7. UConnMRB

    1976 AeroCraft Fishmaster - Complete Restore

    The first pic is the almost complete cradle. The others I took during my progress working on it yesterday. I felt like I lost a few hours just getting the trailer up to speed with a new tire, new coupler and new jack.
  8. UConnMRB

    1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

    I read the entire thread today. Awesome boat. The finish line is ahead, keep going.
  9. UConnMRB

    1976 AeroCraft Fishmaster - Complete Restore

    Ok, so here I am the new proud owner of a tin boat. I have no idea what I am doing. That is where I lean on you tin-America. I have zero- I repeat- zero experience in restoring boats. This 1976 Browning Aerocraft Fishmaster was my grandfathers who passed years ago. For about 10 years it has been...
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