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    mercruiser 1984 noises?

    Tinny noise sounds almost like metallic contactfrom front of engine while running. I suspect timing chain ,also what should engine compression be> I imagine lowcompression can make I tnoisy?? I tried to tune it up with carb rebuild a set points wres plugs oil change ect, at hi gher rpmruns sort...
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    Kicker Motor Jackplate

    Well had the starcraft out for its first fishing trip, it has a funny noise from the front of engine (timing chain loose?) but anyhow I wish to put a device (??Jackplates best) to simply lift the kicker engine 25 horse Johnson electric start) up and out of the water and down for trolling and...
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    120 merc Alternator Conversion?

    I have a 1984 120 mercruiser outdrive. It has a stator? and magnets in pulley to generate electricity. I wish to replace it with a alternator (marine one) Is there a commercially available conversuion kit or has anyone done this modification before? I heard (word on the street ) that the stator...
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    STUMPED by a PUMP??? (or a camshaft? Lobe) maybe

    Mercruiser 1984 120 in a 22 foot starcraft, NOW tuned up (new wires plugs point condensor cap rotor) carb ultrasonic cleaned and rebuilt . It starts great and runs as long as I pour fuel in the carb ..oh fuel pump?? Clear line on pump running into fuel can start engine after filling carb,, No...
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    1983 Mercruiser 120 problem

    Hello, i been fighting to get my 120 going, Engine has low hours ,I tuned it plugs wires cap rotor, Then rebuilt carb abd ulktrasonic cleaned the thing also. Now when its running two probs, Firstly on the timing mark on engine. It shows befor and after marks on small metal timing plate but only...
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    1983 Mercruiser 120 Running problem

    Well my Starcraft Ilander with the 120 mercruiser got new points and condensor cap wires sea foam in tank clean fuel filters. NOW it starts and when you hold choke closed but a hair open it idles and will run as sioon as gas is given and choke opens it dies, Sounds good when it runs, Im thinking...
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    Finally Running but.... 25 Johnson

    Well thanx to this forum im a Outboard tinkerer. I actually got my 1975 Johnson 25 electric start to start up and run but...some problems still. I cannot get it to idle very well.. I found one bad cracked coil and replaced it along with new points and condensors. It has great compression. I put...
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    Cant get Gas in ??

    OH MY GOD I cant believe it, My new (circa 1983 Starcraft is finally ready to fire up in my driveway. I go to put gasoline in and thats when i notice the filler cap is actually lower than the pipe running to the tank???????????????????? Anyhow after getting soaked in gas and also trying my race...
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    1983 Mercruiser 120 outdrive oil filter

    1983 Mercruiser 120 outdrive oil filter What car type filter do you guys use on this engine? Also where would I buy a fuel sghut off switch for a inline shut off thats reliable? And do you run 30 weight oil in these engines or will a good 15-40 delo 4000 supreme be OK??? Thanx Mike
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    1983 Mercruiser 120 outdrive oil filter

    What car type filter do you guys use on this engine? Also where would I buy a fuel sghut off switch for a inline shut off thats reliable? And do you run 30 weight oil in these engines or will a good 15-40 delo 4000 supreme be OK??? Thanx Mike
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    3 year old gas in tank

    I just bought a 22 foot 1983 Starcraft Ilander, Tried today to siphon the gas from the Tank with various hoses ...didnt work so I took of the gas line at the engine. How do i best drain out the gas? Anyideas guys? Thanx Mike
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    Decent Storage travel Cover required

    Hi Guys ,I wanted to buy a Travel Cover for my 1983 22 foot Starcraft Ilander, What type of cover and Material do you guys Suggest? I wanted something that was well made and would last a while Thankyou Mike
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    OK what size 4 stroke Trolling Motor required????

    FOR a 1983 22 foot Starcraft Ilander with a 120 mercruiser outdrive, I was going to use 245 horse (I have 2 and 4 stroke 25 s ) BUT I thinkin too heavy> What do yo uguys run? Thanx Mike
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    Try NOT to Laugh

    I was offered a set of Pontoons from a Pontoon Boat, Had a crazy ? idea, I was thinking of makling a scissor type arrangement where I can tow the pontoons to the water then unload and mechanically scissor the pontoons wider (More than 8 feet maybe 9 or 10 feet ein width, lock in place and then...
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    Johnson Lower Unit 1975 25 Horsepower Compatability

    What years lower unit (Engines 1975 25 horsepower electric start Tiller) will interchange with other year Johnson Outboard 25 horsepower motors? I have a 25 horsepower short shaft and am looking to source a Long shaft unit to suit my Boat Thankyou Mike
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    Have 1975 Johnson 25 Horsepower (Like new)

    Not even 60 hours on it I would like to convert it to a long shaft, I had a long shaft 25 Yamaha 4 stroke on it (also barely used) but its a bit heavy for my boay. Does any one have a long shaft 25 johnson that would like to barter? Ha Ha Thanx Mike (Im in waterloo Ontario Canada)
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    Water Pressure Gauge Overheat Proterction?

    Anyone utilize any type of Water Pressure gauge or engine Heat Temp Gauges to monitor proper inboard outboard water pump operation? Just nes to this and IOm thinking a gauge may be prudent to install perhaps also hooked to a buzzer? Thanx Mike
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    Homemade Solid Bimini Top

    Anyone make up a Bimini top from sheet of Aluminumn? Any tips or Pics ? Im considering one for my starcraft islander 22 footer I just bought. I wanted to put pole holders at the rear kinda like you see on the Nice Salt Fishing Boats? Thanx Guys Mike
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    Starcraft 1983 22 footer with Mercruiser 120

    Well I and a friend just bought a older Starcraft Ilander. I have wanted one for many years, Question i have a 25 Johnson electric start outboard short shaft tiller type outboard engine. The Boat has a trolling motor plate assembly that can be moved up and down into the water, (its a typical...
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    Mercruiser 120 Oil Change Modification!

    Anyone have a remote oil filter setup on a mercruiser 120 ? Or better ideas for changing the oil filters in them? Also does anyone ever use a flushing agent to try to clean out the oil pan sediments? Thanx Mike
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