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  1. Chinewalker

    Opinions wanted...

    I just bought another project boat - a 1976 Starcraft American 18 - a sister ship for my 1974Starcraft American 15. Anyway, it isn't coming with power, so I will be looking around for something to bolt to the posterior.<br /><br />New is out - can't afford it. Old-school cross flow V4 power...
  2. Chinewalker

    Anyone know of an aftermarket supplier for these bearings?

    I'm still in a bit of sticker shock after picking up some OMC bearings this morning. I'm in the midst of rebuilding several mid 1980s 6/7.5/8hp Johnrudes and a couple of them were in need of rod-to-crankshaft bearings. Normally, I like to buy my bearings through Kaman or the like, but these...
  3. Chinewalker

    The DUMBEST thing you've ever done to a boat or motor??

    Okay guys, time to fess up! What's the absolute dumbest thing you've ever done in the shop or on your rig? I'll start things off...<br /><br />I was in the midst of tearing down a buzzy, rattling motor and discovered bad needle bearings on one crank journal. The rod bolts WOULD NOT budge -...
  4. Chinewalker

    Update on Starcraft American 15 Redux

    Well, I FINALLY got back into working on my 1974 Starcraft restoration. I'm still in the deconstruction phase, but I am now in a position to start rebuilding something. Over the weekend I used the hand-grinder to cut away the inner skin of the transom and the rearmost parts of the side...
  5. Chinewalker

    Need Mariner Model Year - 20hp OA754263

    I've got all sorts of ID stuff for Mercs & Johnrudes, but am lacking in the Mariner department. Thanks in advance...<br />- Scott
  6. Chinewalker

    Crankshaft interchangeability 85hp Chrysler

    I have a crankshaft from a '74 Chrysler 85hp triple, model #857HD. What other years and models of motors will it fit? Chrysler 75s? Will it fit a Force triple from the 1980s?<br />Thanks,<br />- Scott
  7. Chinewalker

    Gearing up for new project - Starcraft American 15 #2

    My wife and I rebuilt a 1977 Starcraft American 15 two years ago and absolutely love the boat - with two exceptions. She hates the color (pukey green) and I hate the block of wood a previous owner screwed to the bow to cover the missing 5-inches of the nose. I'm okay doing structural glass...
  8. Chinewalker

    Fuel/Oil mix- Most Motors Covered Here... Verified

    One of the most commonly asked questions is how much oil to add to the gas. A few rules of thumb that I go by - some people may have different opinions but this works for me and I haven't burned up any motors. MERCURYs - ANY non-high performance Merc made after 1960 can handle a 50:1 mixture of...
  9. Chinewalker

    I've got a disease for which there is no cure...

    But the treatments are fun (hunting down more motors) and you meet all sorts of cool people at the support group meetings (Antique Outboard Motor Club swap meets). The disease is infectious (as witnessed by the many posts on this board regarding tired iron) and can be transmitted in many ways...
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