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  1. dozerII

    Shift shaft bushings New style?

    Repairing the transom assembly on my 76 Mercruiser 120. I ordered a set of the new style shift shaft bushings for the bell housing. The ones I was sent are Sierra 18-2622 and I also found I had a set of Quick silver 23-805041A2 in both sets the upper busing and seals fit the shaft properly but...
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    Closed cooling system

    Mercruiser 1976 120. I live in the north and boat in fairly cold water for most of the year. In late August the water will warm up to 70, but for the most part it would be 50 on average and all fresh water. I am looking at putting on a closed half system to get better and more consistent...
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    2013 soty award nominations

    As decided last year we are going to start the nominations a little earlier to allow more time for the mob to mull it over so to speak. Nominees as of Dec 23-13 I will keep this list updated. Grandad's Holiday Dozer's SS201 Inmotion's 64 Jet Budski's SS V5 ChemicalWire 18...
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    1978 Holiday 14' V5

    I felt this little girl was in need of her own thread. Great looking little boat will just need a real deep polish on the outside and a real good clean on the inside. The 65 Johnny needs to have a no spark issue tracked down and the supplied new water pump installed. The trailer is a brand new...
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    Mercruiser 120 loose steering

    Hello, I have a 1976 Mercruiser 120, motor ser # 4479938, drive serial # 4525102, I can't fin a number on the transom assembly but I'm pretty sure it is the one with the Square / Splined swivel pin. There is a huge amount of play in the steering and it is all in the transom assembly. Can I use...
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    Stern drive id

    I have looked through the Adults only info and try parts look up on may sites trying to figure out what drive I have. The serial # is 4525102 it is in a 1976 StarCraft Holiday with a 120 # 4479938. The stern drive upper has the lifting eye on the top cover, but the bell housing is the style that...
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    1976 Holiday 18 Mercruiser 120

    I kinda kept this one a secret cuz I didn't know how it was going to turn out. I didn't steel one from the US this time but out west in BC. Second owner, floor and transom are surprisingly good, the paint on the hull is another story. The original owner thought house paint with a brush would be...
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    Starcraft SS201

    Okay I'm coming back with everything fixed and running at it's best. 1986 StarCraft SS201, 1989 Mercruiser 4.3 LX 205 Hp 1.81 GR Alpha, Boat weights 2300lbs. Running at 4600rpm at 37mph gps. I have the trim adjusted as per Merc specs 21.5" . In a straight run the prop will blow out before I can...
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    75 Johnson 70 TnT

    Hello I have a 1975 Johnson 70hp with trim and tilt. The port side cylinder is seized on the unit. I also have a newer styl complete TnT off of an 80''s 70 hp Johnson. Can I use the swivel bracket off of a newer 70 to 90 hp to enable me to install the newer TnT? Thanks for any help in advance.
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    Mercruiser 4.3 lx WOT

    I'm having a few issues with obtaining WOT on my 4.3 OC519811 . Currently getting 4100rpm with a 21p or a 19p prop It has Thunderbolts ign, so no stuck advance springs, throttle plates are opening all the way. I'm not sure if the vacuum secondaries are opening though. Any ideas where to check...
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    1987 Starcraft SS 201

    I have a 1986 StarCraft SS201. I spent the last year rebuilding the entire boat. Here is the specs. 20'8"long 8' beam, weight with fuel and 2 males one fat one skinny 2600#s 1989 4.3 Mercruiser LX 205hp, Current prop Mercruiser # 48-78122-21 I believe it is 14"X 21P, WOT 4200rpm, Gps speed is...
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    Tach

    I just finished a complete rebuild on my StarCraft SS201. It as a 1989 4.3 Mercruiser Alpha. I installed new Faria gauges, the tach is the only one not working. I checked the setting on the tach and it is on #3 as stated in the Faria instructions. How is the best way to trouble shoot this? Thanks
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    Cobra Stalling

    A friend has a 1991 4.3 Cobra 2bl. When shifting into reverse the engine will die just like you hit a kill switch. We are miles and miles from an OMC dealer. Where should we start with a diagnosis? Thanks
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    1979 18' v5

    Road trip day is here, leaving at 730 so we can cross the Border into the US when they open at 900. Barring any problems we should be on Gibbles door step about 800 tonight. Gotta love the call of distant tin.:laugh: Looking forward to meeting you in person Chris.
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    Stringer Vs Cobra

    Quick question, I have heard the Stringers are not a good purchase due to parts availability how is the Cobra in comparison?
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    Awsome Guys on the site

    Just wanted to wish a big THANK YOU :hail: to all the experienced guys on this site that have helped me through the issues with wiring and function on the trim on my Mercruiser, as well as all the other questions I have had. I'm sure I will be back with more before the SS201 hits the water this...
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    Maybe a dumb ?

    I just re installed the 4.3 LX back in my SS OC519811. Have it all aligned and started hooking up all the wiring and cables. The problem is the main harness plug (bracket on shift cable plate) will only go together about half an inch. Should it go all the way in so the rubber boot that gets...
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    Chieftain

    I'm pretty sure this is a Chieftain 1975 according to the owner. Mercruiser 165 L6. Needs TLC says the ad. So now I have to make a trip down to Boise to bring this old girl up to :canada: now I just hope the weather cooperates.
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    Jeff Gordon Test Drive

    Some of you NASCAR guys will get a kick out of this video. Jeff Gordon’s Undercover Test Drive | Video on Clip Nation
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    Alpha trim wiring.

    I have a 1986 Starcraft with a 4.3 Mercruiser, Alpha drive. Eng. #OC519811, transom OC639702, drive OC642898. I am in the end stages of a complete rebuild on the boat and tring to figure out the wiring. I have installed new Sensor and limit swithes. The boat has a toggle trailer switch on the...
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