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  1. catfishr1

    Changing outdrive on my inline 6 165 HP.

    Howdy, well back again this season with a new task. Was going to change water pump in lower unit. Decided to change whole out drive because suspect the one on there is for an 8 cyl. When pulled old one off noticed a part that has me scratching my head. Sending pics. Any in put much appreciated...
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    Changing my boat gauges.

    Started changing my boat gauges. First thing noticed PO did not follow code for wires. Everything seemed OK till changed temp and tach, Everything went south. Now have no gauges. The tach worked until yesterday. Figure probably a dead short.
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    Trim removal on starboard gunwale.

    Hope my fellow starcrafters can help me with this? Have to remove the gunwale on starboard side. Have started removing pop rivets top and btm. It appears to still be fastened at center. Have removed end caps at helm and transom. There is some wood grained I suppose vinyl don't know how to remove...
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    Changing remote controls?

    Need help figuring best way to change remote controls on my 22' Starcraft Holiday conversion?
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    470 mercruiser conversion to 4 barrel carb.

    Was wondering if any of the guys who own 470 mercruisers had converted to 4 v carbs? If so did you like conversion?
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    1979 22.5 Starcraft Islander with V 5 hull

    Howdy fellow starcrafters. The day I have dreamed of for years has arrived. Road trip to p/u my 22.5 Statecraft Islander with a V5 hull. The hull is pristine, transom solid. Will need new deck &motor. Will post pics. soon as I get her home. Was going to name her The catfish hunter 2. But am...
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    Dilly trailer parts?

    Howdy; I have a 1973 Dilly tilt trailer with my 18' 1973 Supersport on it. These trailers are built extremely well, but can not find parts? Have searched internet with no avail. Would like to replace wheel hub assy. And need a new roller assy. for back of trailer so can use tilt option again...
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    1975 Mercury 1500

    Howdy: Same motor differant problem. Decided to put a water seperator fuel filter before motor. I researched it & went to xxxMarine , told them exact year & model of outboard i had. They sold me a mercury 25 micron fuel water seperator kit. I carefully installed, went to lake. as passed outter...
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    1975 Mercury 1500

    Hi all; 1 of my problems is how motor starts! Repowered my super sport with this outboard last year. When got motor home done a compression ck. Was very happy 130# on 1 -135#s on 2 thru 6. I then replaced bad wires or repaired. Put fresh fuel in , hooked up battery & turned ign. key. She spun...
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    Engine mount trolling motor.

    Hi Guys; Have been considering an engine mount trolling motor. Have 18' Starcraft S.S. with 1500 Merc. Use primarily for fishing & towing tubers. Does anyone use the e.m. troller?
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