FishingTheFL

Here's my options... Free one, one for $175, and one with new impeller, new seals, fresh gear oil, ready to bolt on for $450... @ $800 I would be better spending another $400and get the sei drive for $1200 with warranty... Right now I'm going with the $450... Sent from my XT1528 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Pm me location. Motor says Mercruiser 120. Not sure much more then that other then its a 4 cyclinder Sent from my XT1528 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

He suppose to let me know today what he has kicking around. I contacted a guy I bought a trim pump off of. He said he had whole unit (upper and lower) for $175. Hanks closer to me and I could pick it up. I will go with sei next year unless I start getting crazy amounts of tree work... Sent from my XT1528 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

That will match my gimbal? Sorry for newb questions Sent from my XT1528 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

I found diagrams... Finding NEW parts is the problem. Knowing me.... I don't want to buy used parts just so I have to search for more used parts in a week.... They don't seem to make any after market parts, can't get a straight answer on upgrading the whole setup... Seems the only thing good on this boat is hull and motor... I've been looking into putting an outboard on it. Looks like if I do that all I have to do is put knee braces in and get out board motor setup... Seems like the money I'll be dumping into this project I'm better off just going to bass pro and putting money down on a brand new boat... To bad my credit sucks Sent from my XT1528 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Nope... I'm dumb and just trusted him when he said he just filled them up and changed it... That threw up flags as is... Brand new oil... Should listened to my gut. Sent from my XT1528 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

I have no idea what to even look for besides count splines and hope that it is good... Guess looking at the o ring on the top of the oil vent would give me some clue... Looks like the o rings on mine never been changed Sent from my XT1528 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

O-rings are so old they where stuck in the hole... Had to scrape them out... Can't get the gear box top off... Stupid Philips head... Someone tried before hand and ruined the heads... Guess I'll have to try Walmart for a torch... Any idea what I should be looking for? Makes no noise shifting in and out gear. Sent from my XT1528 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Sounds like I got stiffed on another boat... Guess back to fiber glassing the bass boat to pay for repairs on the star craft... Should I just upgrade the whole setup? Newer motor, gimbal, and out drive? Parts seem to be very hard to find for this model... And all parts that I do find are used so after a few uses I'll be back to stuck on land.. Sent from my XT1528 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Drained the gear oil out... Barely any oil in it... Probably part of the problem.... Creamy and milky. Sent from my XT1528 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Break Out Another Thousand ! Sent from my XT1528 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

OK. So if splines and match up I should be able to use parts? I don't know anything about I/o, waiting for my mechanic to show up. Really hate paying this guy lol Sent from my XT1528 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Pump is at a shop right now I can get it Monday and take better pics Sent from my XT1528 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Parts the guy gave me when I bought the boat. Think there something in there useful? This sucks. Got the motor tuned and carb done now. This happens... Who ever said fishing is relaxing Sent from my XT1528 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

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Not to worried about the trim... Couldn't find a pump that worked. Found one but its iffy. Now this happens... Hopefully I can find something to make it go... Sent from my XT1528 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

I imagine at full throttle.... It all was chewed up. Figures Sent from my XT1528 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Mercruiser 120. Its 1969 StarCraft Sent from my XT1528 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

I know... Figures... 5th time I take it out... Sent from my XT1528 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

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Got it to shore, milky white oil coming out the top with metal chunks... Guess its shot Sent from my XT1528 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Thanks for the tow. Much appreciated Sent from my XT1528 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

brown StarCraft. Out drive went. Using a min kota to get closer to deans Sent from my XT1528 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Currently trying to get back to shore on Cayuga because outdrive quit working. Mercrusier 120 1969. Anything I can do while trolling to shore to get the main motor working again ? Sounds like a universal went Sent from my XT1528 using Lake Ontario United mobile app