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Now I wanna buy a radiator from Joe. Might be a good idea to think about Joes pile of XX parts.

Thanks Chris. Memories saved. That was back when I had hair. Stopped wasting hormones growing hair long time ago. Chris says, "I believe I pulled in as you guys were unbolting." Truth is, I was no help. Only thing I unbolted had twist tops.😆

Yes we did. We all donated drinking water to get her back to John Day. You helped pull the radiator IIRC ? Noreen did a good job of managing the temps going back to John Day.

I remember Noreen's 01XX radiator getting punctured. We were in John Day IIRC ? Eastern Oregon. Bad place for that to happen. Lucky that little town had a radiator guy.

Same here ^^^^^^^

Metformin has helped me. Last lab, 5.9 A1c Now, if they would add some blue pill to it, hmmmmmm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CikEbEtnBcE

Easy enough, might do it anyway. Parellel Thanks

Just might do that all the way back to the motor. No-fail. Thanks.

Wish I was. 😆

Thanks folks. It's been a few years and I now see bladders are really cheap. Ordered another Hydra-Pak bladder yesterday. Like 16 bucks.

Found it. Have not ordered it yet. Finances over extended for a couple months. I want new Mercury with plug and harness. There are many generic type that requires butt splices. I avoid splices. Thanks

How do you folks store your bladders? What cleaning prep do you do. I just looked at mine and it's nasty. Will order another bladder today.

I think the length of trunk was much shorter on my Dads Starfire?

I am having a hard time finding the recommended control for a Mercury outboard motor -- serial # DO29350 Anyone care to search? Provide a link ? for Mercury Quicksilver control. This is an industry protected part #. Why? Amazon is killing the boat motor control industry. I talked to 4 Mercury authorized dealers. One said "no because you will search Amazon." Yes he said that ! He is right about that part and they are protecting their interest. All want me to drop off the boat. No. Recommended by Mercury please. Not something that might work. Boat controls are about as complicated as a riding lawnmower. I want to start with the recommended control for that motor. I am anal about that. Anyone care to search?

Is this what you have? Photo angle throws me off. Bottomline, if the center measures the same, should be ok. https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwjEl872i_-HAxX80sIEHUi_IDIYABApGgJwdg&ae=2&co=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxJfO9ov_hwMV_NLCBB1IvyAyEAQYBCABEgK2JPD_BwE&ohost=www.google.com&cid=CAASJeRoaBPafW7YybihB9LIyu-T6sbmKshPwUuemd91fn_SLVbbJKc&sig=AOD64_1lKPl5YII7UJULGyMT9nbcQuwXtg&ctype=5&q=&ved=2ahUKEwjYnsn2i_-HAxWpJTQIHWg-KPAQ9aACKAB6BAgEECc&nis=2&dct=1&suid=19935880735&adurl=

No Sir, the center of the sprocket teeth measured to the engine case should be the same as the OEM sprocket to align with the rear sprocket. Your new sprocket looks flush with no stand-off. I hope I am wrong and the new sprocket aligns. The threaded holes on the new sprocket are for a retainer. That makes me wonder what they sold you. Phillip, it's been many years since I replaced the sprocket on my XX. I will go out to the shop and look at the old OEM sprocket. Brb The OEM 17T has raised center both sides. The sprocket will "float" on the shaft some. If the center of the new sprocket is the same as the OEM, it won't "float" beyond engineered limits. Please measure the center (thickness) of both sprockets. If the same, should be ok. Still scratching my head why the threaded holes for a retainer?

The offset was my first thought also. I would slide the stock sprocket back on and measure from the sprocket to the case and do the same with the new sprocket. The old sprocket has a raised center.

I hate electricity.

Small world. My Dad also had a Starfire. I think it was a 64. Nice two door. I think it was shorter than your 62. I don't remember a floor shift.

Exactly

Thanks I can no longer do Interstate travel on the XX overnight stays.

I have been running the 18T on my #1 XX for yrs with a passenger and It did lose some acceleration. I tried a 16T with the ex-wife on the back. Took much shifting and the front wheel rose quite easily and the ex-wife was not comfortable with the front wheel leaving the ground often. Covered thousands of miles with the 18T and loved how it behaves @ninety. Just getting into the meat of the owerband and relaxed I gave that 16T to you. The 99 needed some help. fwiw, the ex-wife is gone and I might buy another 16T. Make it feel like the 954 even though the 954 is slower. Can't stand the motor singing at ninety. You wouldn't know because you think your going ninety when yours lies so bad. If you folks are thinking about a 16T, don't use 6th gear and you will know what it's like trying to make time on long distance. Jeff, you need to get new bearings in the steering head before you sell it. I do agree, your front tires last along time.

The 97 is Black so that helps.😄

I think that is a great deal. Wish I needed one. @blackhawkxx I don't remember the header differance between the carb/FI either. Maybe someone will explain in this thread? Rich, don't tell them we know the 98's are the fastest model. It's true. The Black ones.

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