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    Frustratingly simple question - Mercruiser Ignition Coil 392-805570-1

    I have a NauticStar 2007 Deck boat. Engine Mercruiser 4.3L Model MCM 4.3 LITRE (OW625493) Mar 2006 The problem is that it is knocking and losing power when hot. I have been told to replace the Mercury Ignition Coil 392-805570-1. The problem is that finding an exact match to this number is way...
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    Transom (lower shift) cable routing OMC Cobra 4.3L PICTURE?

    I realize this is an old topic but after looking at the Hastings site for hours and the Seloc manual I cannot figure how to get the lower shift cable back in. The pivot housing is off but I cannot get the cable through the transom. Does anyone have a picture or diagram of how this is routed? Any...
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    Teleflex Side Mount with trim Installation Issue

    Thought I labeled everything etc.. Putting my restoration back together and cannot find the Teleflex manual for my 309473. Anyone know where I can download or get a copy. Worried I am installing it wrong. Thanks, Clif
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    1988 Starcraft Med 1601 - Where to put the trim pump

    OK working on my restoration. Thought I took enough pictures and notes before I rebuilt the deck and transom but... Now I am trying to remember where the trim pump goes. I know it is on the port side of the transom but how high and where and does it matter? OMC 4.3L, OMC Sterndrive Thanks, drryan
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    1988 Starcraft Medalist 1601 Which wood for stringer

    After grinding and demolition I have invested mostly sweat. Now its time to put down some money. What is the best wood for the stringers? They will be fully encased and tabbed with 1708. I noticed at Lowes the other day that a length of one inch oak isn't terribly priced and white board is...
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    Starcraft Medalist 1601 Transom Replacement

    Have finished demo on my 1988 Starcraft Medalist 1601. Now have to replace the transom. Problem is that the transom goes to just below the rub rail rivets. When I fiberglass in the transom it will cover these plus I have to grind around this area and I don't want to grind off all the rivets. The...
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    Any reason stringers are off center?

    As I tear down my 1988 Starcraft Medalist 1601 to replace the transom and deck I've found that the stringer are off center by about 3/4 inch. I noticed the engine mounts were off to the starboard about 3/4" however I didn't think anything about until I started removing foam and noticed that the...
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    Steps to removing a 4.3L Sterndrive and Gas

    Went to winterize my recently obtained Starcraft Medalist 1601 and after topping off the tank and winterizing everything I got curious as to a soft spot in the deck. Well all of you experienced folks know the results. I now have a winter project of replacing my deck and probably transom. Would...
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