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  1. 1960 Starflite

    1974 R-1 140 Outdrive Shift Cable and Kill Switch Adjustment

    All the switch does is ground the + side of the coil to make the engine stumble for a second so the dog-tooth gears can release. Take the wire off of the coil, put a muti-meter test lead on the wire, attach the other lead to a good ground. Set the meter to Ohm scale, operate the switch, meter...
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    1973 Mercruiser 165 will not start

    I've had that problem on my 140hp. As stated B4, clean, clean electrical connections. I found problem with fuses. They looked good but, slight film of oxidation on contact ends. With a meter they check fine, put a amp load on them an they wont carry a load. Marine is terrible for electrical...
  3. 1960 Starflite

    Bell housing gasket protrusion

    Mine did the same thing on my MC-1 drive upon bellows replacement last year, only on Starboard side. I'm not worried. I think the problem is that (opinion) Sierra gaskets have enlarged their hole size for the studs, why I don't understand.
  4. 1960 Starflite

    Mercruiser Pre-Alpha (EZ Shift or MC1) shifting issue

    One of the shift cables has slipped. As stated above, remove lower unit shift cable at engine bracket to see if you can shift into forward and reverse there. While lower unit is off is a good time to replace water pump impeller.
  5. 1960 Starflite

    Pontoon boat weight help

    I can tell you that a storm came up quickly on our lake and we were having a party on our favorite island. Two pontoon boats 40 people to get back to land. I had 22 people on my 24' Harris Floteboat but the deck was still barley above water, Toons were no where in sight. It was only a 1/3rd mile...
  6. 1960 Starflite

    Mercruiser 3.0 reliability and overall maintenance?

    I have a 1979 Century 190 with this engine. Bought it used 30 years ago. It's been a great engine, but not a speed boat. 42mph is the best I've done with just me onboard on smooth water. No real problems with this engine. Super easy to work on, at least in this old Century. Great utility...
  7. 1960 Starflite

    Trim cylinder pump cleanup

    I agree, looks like just a little of the suction strainer is left. I hope the rest of it didn't end up in the pump.
  8. 1960 Starflite

    Adding Grommets To New Budge Cover

    Thanks fellows, I like both ideas in regard to canvass shop and I book marked the Cover Supports web site
  9. 1960 Starflite

    Adding Grommets To New Budge Cover

    That's an idea, but a two pound ball-peen hammer will work effectively for me. I want good dies and heavy grommets.
  10. 1960 Starflite

    Adding Grommets To New Budge Cover

    I bought a new Budge cover for my 24' pontoon and want to add Quality Grommets for support poles. I've already rigged makeshift supports for now. In the spring (Ohio) I'll add them. Right now I need recommendations for Quality grommets and installation Tools. The grommets will be installed...
  11. 1960 Starflite

    early 70s Mercury 500 50hp ignition question

    Thanks, I learn something here every time I visit !
  12. 1960 Starflite

    I can't access some forums

    I also can't get one forum (Pontoons) to connect. I get the same issue that you have. I have no problem connecting to Mercury outboard repairs and Mercruiser forum.
  13. 1960 Starflite

    early 70s Mercury 500 50hp ignition question

    Now that's confusing. The picture of the (switch box) sure looks like the very old magneto ignition. It has an internal pickup coil and point system. No electrical power is supplied to that system. The only electrical post on that system, simply grounds the system to shut it off. There should...
  14. 1960 Starflite

    Identfy Shift Lever and Help

    I have a 1979 Century, 140. The shift lever is very loose and the push buttons don't work all the time. 1. Can you identify this shift model? 2. The lever is very loose, how do I tighten it up. 3. I believe new button/switches are in order, how much disassembly to replace them? This will be a...
  15. 1960 Starflite

    Mercury 850 Switchbox Melting

    S/N 4294375 a 1975 I think. Background, all the wiring was replaced four years ago, by me, due to insulation problem. It has been running very well ever since on my Harris Flote Boat 24ft Toon. Last year while looking for a fuel leak (hose connector) I notice that the back of the switchbox has...
  16. 1960 Starflite

    Lower shift cable parts?

    Received cable and parts package. MC 1 rear upgrade application. What is the white plastic sleeve for?
  17. 1960 Starflite

    Bell Housing Shift Lever

    1979 Century 190, Mercruiser 140, Stern SN 5163321 I have the entire bell housing off for bellows, gimbal bearing and shift cable replacement. I thought I'd remove the shift shaft lever, as the replacement shift cable (purchased here) kit has a new one. I understand that OEM used locktite to...
  18. 1960 Starflite

    Gimbal Bearing Question

    Just a question. What does the serrated ring on the Bearing/Tolerance ring do? Why is it there? Seams the pressed fit of the bearing OD would force grease around the bearing. Just wondering. Not planning to remove it.
  19. 1960 Starflite

    Tilting a 850 to adjust trim

    I have installed a 850 on my 24' pontoon. It does not have power trim. There is no way this old guy can tilt the engine from the rear deck to adjust the trim pin. Has anyone made some sort of removable lever or purchased a tool to attach to the engine to tilt it? It would be a pain to put...
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    1975 "850" Distributor Questions

    I bought a "Parts" distributor for my 850 and have a couple questions. The rotor is in good shape other than having a rough bearing, new bearings in hand. 1, The Trigger base has two brown wires and one black wire, mine has brown, white and black wires (see photo). What's up with that? 2, The...
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