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  1. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    Trolling motor has been dismounted. The sun came out and it got hot outside so we're indoors again. Will go back this evening and assemble one carb for sure. May have an option for the problematic float bowl. Maybe. So I'll wait until that's resolved before assembling the second carb...
  2. BWR1953

    Deck for 1975 16 SS

    For my 16' Kingfisher, I measured and calculated that 3 sheets of plywood "should" be enough. Bought the wood and will be installing the new deck soon. Here's how I did the flotation foam in mine a couple years ago.
  3. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    T minus 25 days and counting. Lunch break! :pizza: The boy is in the process of pulling the trolling motor off. He got it unbolted okay and now needs me to remove the electrical wiring. I'll be shortening the shaft so that it suits the KF better. That's the "official" position I'll take...
  4. BWR1953

    1985 Mercury 50HP 2-Stroke 4-Cylinder

    I mentioned a problem with a carb float bowl. Here's what's going on. When I removed the bowl, in addition to the crud and varnish, there is a corrosion pit inside the bowl which also appears to be on the outside of the bowl as well. It's visible through the gunk, as are scratches from some...
  5. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    T minus 26 days and counting. Today I made a parts run to get carb stuff. Twice. Because I forgot to add something to the list. :facepalm: But I got all the carb gaskets and a pair of new floats. When I took the second carb apart, the float was partially filled with fuel, so I decided to...
  6. BWR1953

    1985 Mercury 50HP 2-Stroke 4-Cylinder

    Time for me to holler for help! Hi all, I’m installing a used Merc 50 onto my Starcraft Kingfisher. The KF thread is located here. I have some experience with car engines but not really much with outboards so this is a learning experience for me. Here are some pix of the engine in...
  7. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    Got as far as I can with the carbs. Need to get parts before reassembling. Moving on to other stuff... I can't recall if I showed the throttle control for the 50 Merc from the nasty glasser donor, but it's in bad shape. How about that hinge? Creative, right? :rolleyes: The good...
  8. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    T minus 27 days and counting. I worked on the second carb today. Got it cleaned up just fine. It wasn't in nearly as bad a condition as the other carb. It didn't have any of that sticky black tar stuck everywhere like the other carb had. I also got the lower unit filled with gear oil. Made...
  9. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    I think I may need a new float bowl because the inside corrosion lines up perfectly with this corrosion spot on the outside of the bowl. I'm a bit concerned that it's going to leak at some point. This is what the inside pit looks like up close. So I did the only reasonable thing for...
  10. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    After removing the float bowl I got to see lots of filthy, gummy gunk! Underneath all that gunk in the float bowl was a major corrosion pit! The corrosion looks like it's coming through to the other side. And it's clear that some PO was in there with a sharp something or other and...
  11. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    T minus 28 days and counting. Capped off the speedo pitot this morning. Glued, screwed and zip tied. The LU is almost ready to reinstall on the engine. I still need to fill it with gear oil. Went to Wally World this afternoon for grocery shopping and picked up a quart of Quicksilver 80-90...
  12. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    Well, my Gravely threw an idler pulley. Not only interrupted the grass cutting but now I have to chase parts and make repairs! It's interfering with my boat time! :mad-new: But there is some great news! I put the LU under vacuum 3 hours ago and it hasn't budged. I hereby declare that the LU is...
  13. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    Guys, is it okay if I just plug the speedo pickup with a screw? I'll not be using it for this motor.
  14. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    T minus 29 days and counting. Woo hoo! Pressure test passed with flying colors! :rockon: Here's the gauge this morning. It didn't budge overnight! :D
  15. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    And finally to the pressure tests! As specified, I pumped the lower unit up to about 6PSI at first. Let it sit for 20 minutes and it didn't budge. Cool. :cool: So I pumped it on up to about 12PSI for the next step. Per spec, it shouldn't be pressurized more than 15PSI and while pumping...
  16. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    When I pulled the LU drain plug this evening, the nose piece was tilted forward and a little more oil and water came out. So I let it drain awhile. I'm pretty sure it's empty now.
  17. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    The yellow washers are for the lower unit. The small black o-rings are left over items. I couldn't find any reference to them in the service manual. Spare parts for another variation?
  18. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    Made progress today. Especially for me! :rolleyes: Installed the casters onto the engine stand. I did the drilling and the boy did the installation. He did a good job too. Got the water pump kit installed and pressure tested. In fact, it's still under pressure now. Gonna let it sit...
  19. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    T-minus 30 days. And counting! :madgrin: Here?s the deal: We?re leaving for vacation at oh-dark-early on 8 Jul 17. I want this Kingfisher to be completed, shakedown cruise performed and be absolutely reliable and ready to go by that date. The goal is to have the boat DONE in 2 weeks...
  20. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    Yeah, that OTF works really well! And I had to get that big Merc off the engine stand so that I can install the new casters that just arrived. Gonna need the HF roller dollies for other things soon! :D Those dollies weren't exactly ideal strapped under the engine stand. :rolleyes:
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