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    Some simple questions on a '85 75hp

    Hi Guys, I am trying to put together a 1985 75hp mercury OB that somebody else took apart. I can not figure out where the manual choke wire goes, and why there is a big gap at the bottom of the cage that surrounds the flywheel towards the bck of the motor. Here are some pictures :
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    1985 75 hp mercury kill wire.

    Hi Guys, Just installed a new trigger on my 1985 Mercury 75hp and cant remember where this blk/yelstp wire goes. It is coming from a small black cylinder just behind those yellow wires, witch I believe is the tilt cut off switch. Any help or pictures of your unit would be appreciated. Many...
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    burnt coil wire MerCruiser 140

    Hi Guys, Trying to help a buddy of mine with his boat, a 1985 Rinker with a MerCruiser 140 . The problem is this : The Boat ran great when used last, then sat for 2 years. He went to get it in the water this year and it will start and run as normal but the Neg. coil wire that goes to the...
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    1985 Mecury 75hp, kill circuit

    Hi Guys, No spark on my 1985 Mecury OB. I have tested the tilt switch ( ok ) fully charged the battery and looked at the wiring for anything obvious ( nothing apparent ) Before tearing into the quicksilver , witch I am not exactly sure how it comes apart, I wanted to test the kill circuit by...
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    BIA Prop Rating Question

    Any idea when BIA started rating at the prop shaft instead of flywheel, and why the decided to do so ? I ask because I have a 1976 evenrude on another boat and wonder if it is basically getting the same power to the prop / propulsion
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    1986 Mercury 75hp Mod.

    Hi Guys : I just bought another project witch has a 1986 Mercury 75Hp , 4 Cyl. that has no spark. After reading several posts it seem like the first thing to check is the wiring condition at the controls and the tilt switch and I will be doing that first thing in the spring. Being that...
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    Starcraft Hull design changes

    Hi Guys : A few years ago I remember reading about Starcraft changing the design of their Hulls ( or Hull support ) in the mid 80's ( if I remember right ) and the changes made were more prone to leaking than the earlier and later boats. I would of thought I read that here but cant seem to...
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    Wisconsin title.

    Hi Guys, not sure 100% where to post this question : I am from Ohio and I am going to buy a boat from Wisconsin. The seller says that Wisconsin does not title outboard motors or trailers and the only thing he has is a title for the boat itself ( 1972 Starcraft 18' holiday ) He also says...
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    My 1977 Holiday project

    Got this done in 3 weeks, Not a complete restoration but good enough for me ... 1977 Starcraft Holiday 18' - YouTube
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    1975 85 HP Evinrude

    Hi guys, I just came across a '75 85HP Evinrude and I have a couple of quick questions : 1) Does this motor come with a over temp alarm, and if so where is it located at ? 2) What does the purple wires with yellow stripe go to ? ( one of two are disconnected at the junction box on top of...
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    Ohio Registration Question

    Hi Guys, I am starting another Starcraft project, a 1977 18' holiday and I have a question about the registration stickers : When I bought the boat ( used ) the seller had new registration stickers on it that are good till 2015, However the registration card he gave me was for the stickers...
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    Trailer lights.

    Hi Guys, I am just wondering why one side of my running lights dim down, when the opposite side has the turn signal on ? It does it when either the left or right turn signal is on . :confused:
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    Oil mix with an injected motor.

    Hi guys, I have a new to me 1989 40 hp Yamaha motor. It was suggested to me to pre mix my first tank of gas 50:1 until I was sure the oil injection system was working ( by seeing if the level in the tank dropped) My question is : Is this good advice ? would I have problems with running a...
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    1989 Yamaha 40hp advice...

    Hi guys, I took my new to me '89 Yamaha 40 hp motor ( witch sat for seven years, after being professionally winterized ) to a marina to have them look at it. They said the compression was good, ignition was good and the crank case held pressure fine and was passing water fine. However they...
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    Hoist - A - Boat.

    Hi Guys, I need to get my boat off the trailer so I can get the trailer weighed. I figured I would rig up this crude hoist system but then started having second thoughts. Right now my main consern is if the handles on the back of the boat ( a 1964 16' Jupiter ) were strong enough to handle...
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    Boat Insurance ?

    I am conserned that if my boat should happen to sink and the Coast Guard makes me raise it , that the cost would be more than I can handle. So I am wondering where do you guys buy your boat insurance at ? years ago I had a rider on my home owners policy to cover a boat but I am no longer with...
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    Battery Charging ?

    Hi Guys, I am trying to charge my marine battery and I am a little confused. I have an old Charger that I have always used for my car batteries and thought it worked pretty well, However when I try charging my marine battery on the12v/10A setting it does not seem to want to " come down " to...
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    Airguide Compass...

    Hi Guys, I have an older Airguide Compass that I took apart to clean and paint. Now I am having trouble getting it adjusted. When I took it apart I did not notice how the magnets were positioned, so when I put it back together I just put them back end to end. I can get the E&W set up...
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    Lets Talk Latex !

    Hi Guys, Well, here at low budget central ( AKA my place ) I am trying to get my boat painted with leftover paint I already have. I am wondering if anybody has ever painted their boat with an exterior laytex ? (25 year warrenty) I have painted my truck with this stuff with great results...
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    Windshield Advice...

    Hi guys, I am looking to replace my windshield on my 1964 Jupiter with a Walkthrew one. Some appear to be made for a flat surface, ( like the ones from the old open bow tri hulls ) and some appear to be made for a closed bow boat that have a slight curve to the bow. Is this just an optical...
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