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    FULL POWER TILT PUMP

    How do we fill this pump? 1965 Starcraft Holiday. Dip-sticked the fill tube and it was almost dry. Added very little fluid and it showed full, did not seem to fill at all. Cannot find any documentation on this. It is the white pump with the original decals on it.
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    mercruiser remote control handle trouble

    listened to the boat store mechanic that told us to take off the handle on a 1986 mercruiser remote control to replace the throttle cable. when we removed the cover plate to relieve stresses on the wires the thing basically fell apart in our hands.having trouble getting handle to work properly...
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    repainting aluminum Starcraft

    how do I properly repaint a 1965 aluminum hull, I want to spray it. I also would like to go with Close to the original color. any help or advice is gratly appreciated.
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    repainting 1965 Starcraft aluminum

    have a 1965 Starcraft Holiday and want to repaint it, it is an aluminum hull. What is the proper paint to use for this ,I want to spray it. Thanks
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    URGENT fuel lead additive

    kind of urgent, I have a 1965 mercruiser chevy in-line 4 cylinder, should I be using a lead additive in the gas? Thanks dudes!
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    new fuel pump...no fuel

    put on new fuel pump, hoses look ok,two tanks switchable. should i get new filters and line,clamps or do i have to somehow prime fuel pump? i may unbolt fuel pump to see if lobe is ok or should i check to see if the valves are moving (timing chain)... it ran great two weeks ago drove it to the...
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    110 mercruiser fuel pump problem?

    boat ran fine 2 weeks ago, tried to start today fuel pump does'nt seem to produce.unhooked both intake lines and turned over engine , i feel very weak suction on the intake side both in front of and behind sediment bowl, filters looks clean, should it be a pretty strong suction? want to order...
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    1aez outdrive install

    any tips at all on installing the outdrive back onto the bell housing?, gimbal bearing and coupler are aligned, i bought the tool and it slides in 1.5 inches or so and i can see spline marks all the way around the diameter of the tool, lightly greased the spline, drive shaft and gear housing...
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    1965 gimbal ring hinge pins

    65 1aez, having problems accessing aft u-joint bellows clamp nut, someone put it on top! if i pull the gimbal ring hinge pins i think i can lay it back enough to make access, how tough are these to pull?
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    1aez gimbal bearing removal

    have a 1965 1aez outdrive. the gimbal bearing has no snap ring but does have a metal ring with two notches in it, does this come out with the bearing or is it a screw in retainer?
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    lake erie map symbols

    when looking at the NOAA survey map of the western basin of Lake Erie there are many symbols ,numbers, etc that I'm trying to figure out . I am planning a trip up there for perching and would like to be up to speed at what the map shows. Thanks, dudes. I do have a number to call for nautical...
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    full power tilt bleeds down

    65 starcraft again, still fine tunig idle ect. but have a bleed down problem with the full power tilt cylinders... checked the cylinders with a plug and they hold , how tough is it to tear open that pump and replace check balls etc. i believe it is one of the white pumps.
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    timing ,carb, and idle adjustments 110 mercruiser

    hey cats, have the 1965 starcraft,want to adjust timing, and idle screws etc to go to recommended 500-600 rpm @ idle... its now at about 1000. Where do I start? compression and everything else is great... she runs good, but want to get idle within spec for outdrive and trolling. also, should i...
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    spinning pushrod 1965 mercruiser

    had 110 engine trouble thread ,got her running but have spinning push rod at 4 exhaust. re adjusted but still spins. are these hydraulic lifters? 110 chevy 4 cylinder. thanks ...let er rip!
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    engine trouble 1965 110 hp chevy mercruiser

    have a 153 cid 4cyl chevy mercruiser 1965. bad valve seat ( or gone) in #4 exhaust. pulled water into #4 from manifold crack.working wtih machine shop and welder on repairs but need gaskets. have tried michmotorz for some and masonmarine but some are unavailable for manifold(carb) and some of...
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    1965 mercuiser 110hp 153 cid gasket kit

    getting head work, done are there gasket kits available ? head ,valve cover and aluminum manifold kit? saw one at mich motors I think? And I'm taking donations of of old 110 mercs.!! see you on the water hopefully!
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