Re: My new Starcraft Project
So I finally saved up some cash and bought some parts! We replaced the water pump and found that it really wasn't too bad. One of the fins were cut, but I think that was a result of the overheat, not the cause. My final conclusion, not that I know anything, was the exhaust riser was rusted shut, or clogged by the old manifold. Water couldn't drain properly which built up pressure and heat which obliterated the shudder valve, damaged the water pump, and melted the plastic guide tube for the pump. I replaced the riser, pump, and shudder valve, and gear oil. There was some streaks of water in the outdrive oil, but I'm thinking the melted guide tube is the cause. We ran the motor and water seemed to be pumping normally again, whew! So now all that's left is to take her out for a sea trial so we know for sure. After that I'm planning on checking the gear oil.
Here is the motor running after all that:
We also replaced the controls. There use to be the single lever, with a button. I HATED it! It was almost impossible to know when you were in neutral. I'm sure it worked better 40 years ago, but we had enough. We picked up dual lever controls at a yard sale for next to nothing! They're in great shape. They're not side mount, so it took some modifications to make them work. These will work better for me cause I always drive standing and the other lever was a bit too low. It might not look pretty, but they work great! There will be a stainless cover to neaten everything up and to hide the cables and hole.
