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  1. jhande

    Newbie owner looking for boat specific details

    Actually the form inside the hull is not for floating the boat while using it. It is there to help it not sink like a brick when taking on water. If you don't need the ski locker foaming it won't hurt.
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    Value of a 1970 StarCraft Chieftain

    Been searching around here for a used kicker motor around 9.9 HP. WOW prices are high. What I'm mostly finding is old antique crap that don't even run. I have noticed a few higher HP motors and they're going for $1,500 and up and that's for old 2-cycles that need work. So yeah, check motor...
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    Value of a 1970 StarCraft Chieftain

    Welcome to the forum! I don't know much about boats but I do know a bit about old cars. There's basically two ways to look at it, book value or the value to you. I've been out of the game for awhile but I'm now helping my son with his decisions on old cars and trucks. He's been bugging for an...
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    Boat Radio/Stereo Help

    Simple - Which is more important... Draining the battery when not in use or losing pre-sets and bluetooth? Don't want to drain the battery just hookup the red power wire. Don't want to lose pre-sets and bluetooth hook both red and yellow wire together to the power wire. Might need to charge the...
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    1990 Alumacraft Trophy 170 transom/floor

    My bad, been a long day. Meant Polyester resin. I'm using lot's of it for my stringer/deck rebuild and will be replacing my transom too.
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    1990 Alumacraft Trophy 170 transom/floor

    Would it make sense or would it be over kill to put at least a couple of coats of fiberglass resin on the wood first?
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    wiring slave solenoid

    Like I said, I've never snapped a bolt using the 1/2" breaker bar. I just don't reef on it.
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    wiring slave solenoid

    Get a cylinder hone and attach it to a drill. PB Blaster and have at it. Cheapest way I can think of.
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    wiring slave solenoid

    I'd start off tearing the motor totally apart, marking where each piston goes and all other parts so you can reinstall in the same place. Then you can inspect everything for how much rust and sludge is inside. Personally I would have the block hot tanked to make sure all the insides are clean...
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    wiring slave solenoid

    For the most part yes, treat the block as a car motor. But sandblasting the block isn't the correct way of fixing it especially long term. Have you ever rebuilt a car motor?
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    wiring slave solenoid

    Nobodies suggesting jumping on it. Just a normal amount of pressure. I've done close to hundreds and never snapped a crank bolt.
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    wiring slave solenoid

    Letting the oil sit is fine. We used to use Marvel Mystery Oil and let it sit a few days. I'm assuming the motor is an inboard? If it is, try getting a socket on the crank shaft pulley bolt. Using a 1/2" breaker bar see if you can turn the motor over clockwise. A full 360 degree rotation is...
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    How old is your outboard?

    43 years old
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    Hull Damage Repair

    Looks like your off to a good start already, just repair it and not worry. It won't take that long to fix and you'll be back in the water before you know it.
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    Is it safe to weld a winch post to the coupler?

    Then the welds were not properly done. A proper weld will be stronger than the metal surrounding it. If you don't really know how to weld then yes bolts are better. Look at almost anything out there such as trailers, cars, race car frames, bicycles, motorcycles, heavy equipment, etc... plenty...
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    Is it safe to weld a winch post to the coupler?

    If you are good at welding and can do it correctly it will be stronger than bolts but of course permanent. Plus make sure it's positioned correctly. With bolts it's adjustable.
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    **** *** shops oil?

    I learned way back in the day that the label on oil means pretty much nothing. Take for example Quaker State oil, if they run low they get oil from another company and put it in their own containers. When I was building high horse power engines the machine shop recommended Kendal Racing oil...
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    Fluorocarbon line is less pliable than other lines.

    I've normally fished for bluegills, perch, trout and large mouth bass. I'm now 61 and have fished all my life. I have only used Stren monofilament ( I did try another brand once) on my two spinning reels. I have an ultra-light with 4lb for the smaller fish, and a medium heavy fast action with...
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    Carburator frustration

    The secondaries function off of vacuum. You might be able to get a shot of fuel from the accelerator pump but not sure. Other than that you won't see fuel. I would carefully remove the top plate and inspect for any crap that might have gotten sucked in. Then reinstall the carb and follow the...
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    Do I need diodes or should I run a relay for trim switch

    The video I posted should point you in the right direction.
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