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  1. matt167

    What to look for in a project boat? Plus a few other questions

    You generally don't weld on an aluminum boat that is built. If it needs welding, it's got problems. Leaking rivets can be re bucked and then sealed with Gluvit or even 5200. depends on how far you want to go.. Transoms and decks are easier on tin boats, but generally they are not as water tight.
  2. matt167

    Attention Delta Faucet Owners

    I have all 3 brands in my house, and all 3 have been warrantied at least once.. PF sent the wrong side cartridge for my kitchen sink, so the hot side turns backwards, but whatever off is still off
  3. matt167

    Looking for windshield hardware 1963 Starcraft star

    Taylor made similar ones that will work at least a few years ago were still available. Fiberglassics had a source for them listed but they are $$$. You could have some machined out of billet fairly easy if you find a CNC shop
  4. matt167

    Starfire

    Mercruiser 888 was a Ford 302 in the 70's.. Many of the Ford specific parts are NLA, but most of the entire drive is still available.. Looks like the Apollo Starfire was a run of the mill 1970's speed boat.. You might find better boats with outboards where that type of boat was more popular
  5. matt167

    OEM or Aftermarket

    My rule of thumb is, if the job is 'involved', then it's OEM only. If your thinking about a carb kit, then Sierra is probably fine. If something does happen, you don't have to dig very far to fix the problem.
  6. matt167

    1997 Evinrude 4hp tuning help

    I have the manual for a 1994 which is a very similar motor, but I have to locate it again. However the knob is marked on and off. The way the hoses are routed, which are as original except the pulse line which is plugged seem to suggest it is an on/ off
  7. matt167

    19?? Starcraft Jetstar

    What are my options for mounting a kicker motor, that can be remote steered? I know the Atwood bracket is $20 and if the kicker was hanging on the transom, I could make it work, but the kicker bracket complicates it a bit.. Wondering if a kicker can sit that close to the motor if the bracket...
  8. matt167

    1997 Evinrude 4hp tuning help

  9. matt167

    1997 Evinrude 4hp tuning help

    I would like both options to work, but I'm starting to think the carb will prevent the portable from working. As long as the internal works I can go fishing.
  10. matt167

    1997 Evinrude 4hp tuning help

    The carb that is on there now ( '86 4hp carb ) has 2 nipples but is otherwise the same as the original. The third small nipple went to a pulse line from the crankcase. I plugged that line and the engine runs fine. The rotating valve is just a gas shutoff, according to the diagram on the...
  11. matt167

    In search for a 17 ft deck boat

    Keep in mind, the VB1300 I mentioned was only an example as I just bought one and it's measurements are in my head, but if you get a boat that fits that trailer, you know it will fit in your garage tongue and all... The problem is your limited to a ~16' boat with that trailer, or similar. Now...
  12. matt167

    1997 Evinrude 4hp tuning help

    Yes, after it starts to falter on the fuel connector, I get about 1/4- 1/2 squeeze before it tightens up, but it does not seem to give it any extra fuel. I did not try the tank higher up as I did not hook up the portable tank tonight. I didn't check the pump either, but I have another complete...
  13. matt167

    In search for a 17 ft deck boat

    I/O's are falling out of favor pretty much for every reason you have as a pro to an outboard, so you can get pretty much whatever you want in an OB.. Keep in mind that the I/O also sticks out past the boats length, and so does the trailer. AND the trailer is a variable.. You can stick a 17'...
  14. matt167

    1997 Evinrude 4hp tuning help

    It turns out, I figured it out... It will run 100% perfect on the internal tank. It will not run well on the portable tank/ fuel connector. I filled the internal tank, and ran at a low idle for about 1hr after fiddling with the low speed mix just a little. I have a video I'm going to try to...
  15. matt167

    1997 Evinrude 4hp tuning help

    I'll have to get pics and model number tonight. The original carb did have a red bladder. I had to re use one fitting from the original carb to hook it up. Is it just safe to run it on the top/ internal tank? I know it's just cobbled togther with the wrong carb but it runs mint as long as it...
  16. matt167

    19?? Starcraft Jetstar

    Any idea's on bilge pump mounting? A previous owner actually correctly installed a thru hull, and added a 450 GPH Seachoice pump that to me looks like a toy. It mounts to a bracket, that screws to the deck just above the bilge and with it the way it is, the pump sits just above the bottom like...
  17. matt167

    What year outboard is this Super Seahorse 40hp?

    I'm going to guess, that it is sort of a bi metallic spring type arrangement, and shorting the wire to ground should light it up?
  18. matt167

    What year outboard is this Super Seahorse 40hp?

    What on the engine does the hot light connect to?
  19. matt167

    1997 Evinrude 4hp tuning help

    I have this 1997 Evinrude 4hp which I got cheap because it was lightly stuck and the carb was broken. It's one with an onboard tank AND a fuel connector. I got it freed up very easy, and then got it to run, but the broken carb needed fixed. The plastic choke cam was broken and all the linkage...
  20. matt167

    What year outboard is this Super Seahorse 40hp?

    Is there any way to hook up a temp gauge to this? It has a HOT light, but I suspect it probably does not work
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