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    82 StarCraft Transom Replacement

    I am new to this. I have an 82 16 ft Starcraft that I have begun to replace the transom on. I got the deck removed, actually lifted and pushed forward. I have read a couple of ways to do this. I was planning on using 2 pieces of 3/4" plywood using epoxy resin to glue them. I was going to...
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    weak spark

    I made a spark tester and found that over a 7/16 gap the spark seems weak. It is sort of a weak orange spark. I installed 4 new coils this season...What would be some possible causes. Thanks for the help. Oh, Battery is nice and strong. Connections all clean.
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    Stupid timing question

    I am checking the timing on my 77 85HP for the first time. When I move the timing advance lever aft the timing moves closer to TDC when I move it fwd it moves away from TDC.<br /><br />I guess I just had it in my head that when the lever moves fwd it advances the timing.<br /><br />Am I correct...
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    Prop question for DHadley

    DHadley,<br /><br />How much slip should I expect out of a michigan ss cupped prop. 13 1/4 x 17<br /><br />Thanks
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    Starcraft Transom Repair

    I got a fiberglass Starcraft V160, 1982. It is really hard to see the inside of the transome on this boat. Transom is spongy. As a temporary remedy I did the 1/4" aluminum plate and angle iron thing to get me through the summer. I will be replacing the transom over the off season. From what...
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    Question for BassCat

    Basscat,<br /><br />I have a 77 85HP. My Tach is set at 6P. There has been alot of debate around here on where to set it. WOT I am getting 5K. Sounds like it is turning a bit faster than that. Could you please post what you were getting before and after switching settings. You may have...
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    1977 evinrude 85hp time bomb

    I was speaking to a mechanic today. He informed me that 77, 78, 79, came stock with "High Ring Pistons" From the look of my motor the case has never been split, thus never rebuilt. Compression is 115 on all 4. Are these pistons truly a liability. Am I correct with the years. I am planning...
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    Throttle Cable adjustment

    Just got done Link and Sync And everything is looking good.(Thanks Mikey for the help). Now, whhat will hpefully be my last problem. When adjusting the throttle cable I can't get enough travel to get it near the WOT stop. I turned the trunion all the way out.(in my opinion not a good Idea)...
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    Bad Tach????

    Ok....here is the story. I have been trying to get the old girl above 4800. She is running great..no missin, jumps on plane, 37 on GPS.<br /><br />This weekend my friend brought his 17 ft with new 70hp Yammy, his boat is 100-150 lighter than mine. Both boats have the same size props 13 1/4 x...
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    Link and Sync Procedure

    Does anyone have a procedure that is easier to understand than Clymers. I am currently looking for a shop manual but I wanted to verify that all is well before the weekend.
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    Charging Voltage

    What should the charging voltage be on a 77 85hp be. I am figuring about 13.5. I am not seeing anything above battery voltage. Replaced rectifier...same thing. RPM gauge does work. Any ideas?
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    mikeyzx2 HELP!!!

    Mikey,<br /><br />I know you got the same motor as mine...Could you please tell me with throttle fully advanced approximately how much tension it takes to pull the timing advance lever off the stop. Mine comes up about 2 inches shy of the stop...unless I assist it.<br /><br />Thanks
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    Timing lever not hitting stop

    When i go all the way forward the timing lever is not hitting the forward stop. Normally falls about 1-1 1/2" short. With a little assistance it will go all the way. I dont think it is the timer base sticking. I know the lever is spring loaded. My question is...If I take this apart to clean...
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    Motor Height

    Had the boat out today...Ran just about flawlessly after Changing power pack and rebuilding carbs. <br /><br />My next goal will be getting the boat/motor set up correctly. My AV plate sits about 2 1/2"-3" below the bottom of the transom. WOT produces 4700-4800 rpm @ 34mph(GPS). <br /><br...
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    Trim Sending unit

    Sending unit on my boat is a sensor on the port cylinder. Resistance is very erratic in the cylinder...causes the gauge to jump all over the place...does anyone know of an aftermarket lever type sender I can mount to the bracket or something similar. OMC prices are outrageous for these sending...
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    1/2 RPMS

    Had the boat out today after a great day last week. WOT would only produce about 2800 rpm. After getting home I inspected plugs. SB cylinders were dry, Port cylinders wet. Also noticed dark oily fuel mix on skeg...tells me not all cylinders were firing and gas was blowing out the exhaust. I...
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    Tach Setting

    I have my tach hooked up and seems to be working fine...just wanted to verify I have have it set right. I dont see a manufacturer name on the tach. I am unsure on what seeting it should be on 1,2,3,4. 1977 evvy 85hp. How many poles?
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    Tilt trim question

    I have a 77 85HP evinrude. TNT unit has 2 cylinders, one on either side of the transom Bracket. Is this indeed a tilt and trim unit? The port cylinder has a sending unit on it that is not conected anywhere. How would I hook a gauge to this setup? If this does not have trim, is there a good...
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    Bottom Paint stripping

    I have a 1982 B/R. Previous owner kept it in water and had Bottom Paint on it...I would like to remove the bottom paint without damaging the Gel Coat. What is the easiest way to do this?<br /><br />Thanks<br />Mark
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    Speed and RPM Question

    Had the boat out yesterday for the first time since I got her. 77 Evvy 85HP on a 16 ft Fiberglass B/R. Was making about 4800-4900 RPM WOT and top speed 37MPH. Is this about what I should expect, I am not complaining. Could I get a little more. I have that 40 MPH in my sights. What should...
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