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  1. _brad_

    Yeah, another painting question.

    OK heres the scoope, I want to repaint my boats aluminum insides on my 17 foot Starcraft. Some of the area the original paint is rubbed off exposing bare aluminum. My plan is to prime the bare metel and then paint the entire area with a good exterier metal paint? How does this sound? I know...
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    Starcraft Super Sport Blue Paint?

    Has anyone found a match for Starcrafts light blue paint they used on the aluminum? I would like to touch up/paint a few areas on my boat but I cant find a match! Any help would be great!
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    Lower Unit Testing?

    Is there any way to physically check to see if a lower unit is functioning properly while the lower unit is taken off the motor? I have my lower unit off on my 1977 70 HP Evinrude and I have a "suspicion" something may be wrong with the gears inside. If I pull the shift rod into say forward...
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    Shift rod adjustment.

    OK so my manual is in the mail. Replacing water pump on 1977 70 HP Evinrude. I think I messed with the shift rod a little and now it may be out of alignment. Any general thoughts on proper measurements for shift rod prior to reinstalling? Thanks
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    1977 70hp Evinrude wanter pump kit.

    I have looked all around on the forum's and have not found a solid answer to my question. I need a water pump kit WITH housing. I would love to hear of someone whom has found AND successfully installed a water pump kit WITH housing. I have read stories of housings not matching and bolt patterns...
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    Bad or weak coils?

    OK, I really opened my 1977 70 HP Evinrude up for a good 30 min at WOT this last weekend. It was running great for 30 min than all of a sudden it bogged down at WOT and would not run anywhere past half throttle. When I would give it gas it would just bog down, let off the gas and it would start...
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    1977 Evinrude gold paint...

    I'm looking for the closest match I can find for Evinrude's gold paint they used back in the 1970's. Anyone ever buy some?
  8. _brad_

    Need a water pump kit and thermostat.

    Hello all, Well, I decided I'm gunna go buy a manual and throw a new water pump kit and thermostat in (its only been over 10 years according to the guy I just bought it from). :eek: So, I'm hoping someone can help me identify which water pump kit I need and thermostat. I'm looking to buy...
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    Bow seats...

    Well, I just bought a 1971 17' Starcraft which had all the seat cushions up front taken out. My questions is, does anyone have any good ideas or tips on how to install some seat cushions at the bow? I dont mind making my own however I dont know what materials would work best and how I should...
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    Leaking lower unit...

    Hello all, Well, I am realizing I must have a water leak entering my lower unit on my 1977 70 HP Evinrude. I have changed the lower unit oil after every outing and each time it ends up milky. What are the most probable places for a water leak to enter the lower unit? I'm looking to install a...
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    Stupid problem... HELP!

    I have a stupid problem. I just bought a 1971 Startcraft 17' with a 1977 Evinrude 70 from a guy down the road. He said the boat has always been stored outdoors uncovered. Well, surprisingly the interior is still good, however, I have been blessed with buying a boat which includes a wasps nests...
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    First post - 1977 70 HP Evinrude

    Hello, Great site!!! I recently just bought a 1971 17' Starcraft with a 1977 70hp Evinrude. My question is, does this motor come with a hot alarm or buzzer? I ask this because I hate the fact that I cant see a pee-stream since it is submerged under the waterline. Would hate to burn up a great...
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