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  1. matt167

    Joined the Starmada. kind of unexpectedly

    I’ll update this thread. Hopefully just use this thread from now on as 99% of the specifics are taken care of and it’s very close to being water ready. I also finally got it registered ( with no title/ reg ) which was a relief although the DMV knows what to do and no hassle. It runs but the...
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    Johnson 90 Oops it did it again

    You won’t hear a failing ignition under a no load condition.
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    Starter crapped out today, I tapped it with a hammer then it worked.

    A starter built for a 2.5L or 3.0L between 1965 and 1990 will work. I could give you the numbers off of my starter but I don’t think they mean anything. Pretty sure a PO bought it from DB electrical.
  4. matt167

    How to test shift interrupter on a Mercruiser?

    I got it to run. Needed points. After pulling the old ones it became obvious. They had more green corrosion than the Statue of Liberty.. I also verified power before I pulled it apart. That also showed a problem. The new ignition switch from Napa is shorting power to the ignition terminal all...
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    hydraulic steering swap

    It’ll work, being you have a standard steering tube. But I can’t imagine a Vevor setup being a good idea… I bought their rotary steering which is advertised as no feedback, but it’s not so I might even have to chuck my simple rotary steering in a year.. boat cover from them is awesome tho
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    Mercruiser head gasket replacement

    1991 and later I’m pretty sure. You will want one for marine use. They were never used in cars but they were used in fork lifts
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    How to test shift interrupter on a Mercruiser?

    Kinda. I have a fully stocked tool box at work but basic hand tools at home, so anytime I need anything more than basic I have to remember to bring it home, or run to town and buy whatever it is and keep the second at home
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    How to test shift interrupter on a Mercruiser?

    I’ll have to grab my DVOM from work and tackle it. I would almost tow the boat with me to work and work on it at the dealership after work but idk if they would like an 18’ boat in the parking lot all day
  9. matt167

    How to test shift interrupter on a Mercruiser?

    Oh sorry it’s an ‘86 3.0L with the old style interrupter switch. Forgot to put that in there. I guess I could pull the wire off. I didn’t want to touch it as the switch is NLA, with the old wires ( provided it’s good )
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    How to test shift interrupter on a Mercruiser?

    Tried to fire my boat up yesterday ( it’s getting close ). Engine last ran in 2022 in the donor boat but it ran pretty well. I couldn’t get it to fire.. I quick stuck a new condensor in it and cleaned the points as best I could with what I had. and then later jumpered 12v to the coil from the...
  11. matt167

    Joined the Starmada. kind of unexpectedly

    Tried firing it up today ( engine hasn’t run since 2022 when I bought it ). No spark. Verified by jumpering power to the coil eliminating a power issue. I’ll have to put points and a condenser in it
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    Omc part

    I think it’s a sort of fume meter
  13. matt167

    Recoil handle replacement

    replacement handles with the metal insert are my favorite
  14. matt167

    Outboard motor upgrade?

    Deck boats are that solution from the manufacturers
  15. matt167

    New Suzuki 30 hp

    Not sure. It’s a screen cap thing. 25hp is similar but it’s restricted. I’ve considered swapping mine to 30hp. Zuki only builds short shafts to 25hp so if you want 30hp you gotta make it yourself.
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    New Suzuki 30 hp

    I’ve had my DF25A since I bought it new in 2020. I’m pretty sure they are the same as current generation. No problems and it’s been great to me. The difference between 25hp and 30hp is the ECU program and the 25hp uses an intake restrictor. The 30hp uses just a spark arrestor
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    Will a mercruiser 120 prop fit on an 888 (302)?

    It will work. But it won’t be right. I guess if your prop falls off in the middle of the lake it’ll get you home
  18. matt167

    Alpha gen 1 shift cable adjustment.. cannot get reverse.

    Yeah I used Chris’s video initially. Measured 6”, installed. Still can’t catch reverse even with the slot adjusted. I can get it to ratchet but not lock. The way it is, I’ve got it engaging every gear. It’s just 1/2” off from where it should be but seems to work fine. I know the clymer...
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    Joined the Starmada. kind of unexpectedly

    I have a question about white crystals in the fuel tanks. When I disconnected the fuel lines from the original engine. A small amount of clear gas came out but it was actually gas. Not rotten smelling, and that’s after 5 years I’ve owned it. Previous owner had told me they were pumped dry and...
  20. matt167

    8-wire Trailer Harness

    You simply have wires branching from the plug to go to the marker lights and the 3 brake lights. You could go to Walmart and buy a 4 pin flat harness and splice the wires ( solder/shrink ) for the extra lights
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