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    Stuart Hastings info for OMC shift adjustment?

    Checking of my shift adjustment has not been done since I bought my boat new in 1993. I am thinking it might not be a bad thing to do, even though I'm not having any shift problems. Maybe I shouldn't fix what ain't broke. :) One thing that I'm not totally clear on though. His information seems...
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    OMC synthetic lower unit lube?

    1986 Evinrude 40 VRO. Since 2003 it has always had whatever conventional lube was current with OMC/Evinrude at the time of change. I now have been given some OMC synthetic lower unit lube that says on the bottle that it is OK for non electric shift outboards. That's me. Any problems in making...
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    Synthetic lower unit lube?

    1993 OMC Cobra. Always had whatever conventional lube was current with OMC at the time of change. I now have been given some OMC synthetic lower unit lube that says on the bottle that it is OK for non electric shift stern drives. That's me. Any problems in making the changeover? I'm going to...
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    Evinrude XD30-XD50 Mix?

    1. My old 1986 Evinrude 40 VRO has XD30 in the oil tank since that has been my choice in oil for several years. 2. I just found out that XD50 is very little more money and I'm going to start using the XD50. 3. The point of the post: Should I just start using the XD50 when I next need to add...
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    OMC/Evinrude/Johnson oil for lower unit?

    I have been given a gallon of E/J lower unit oil that is evidently old. It is the honey gold/brown color whereas the new stuff today is blue. Is it the same stuff, just a different color? Should I use it or pass it on to someone else? <br />I can scrape up the money to buy another gallon of...
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    Oil Viscocity for 1993 OMC 5.0 (Ford)

    I have searched and read oil threads until I'm so slick I can't even sit in the chair anymore.<br />But.... I stil don't find an answer I'm comfortable with.<br /> The question is:<br />My owners manual calls for straight 30 weight oil to be used and I have used that for 13 seasons.<br />Now, I...
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    225 Replies to the 100:1 Oil Mix Post?

    :confused: <br />Does anyone besides me think it is somewhere between funny and strange that the thread about 100:1 oil ratios has had 225 replies since August 12th? <br />I didn't bother to read it since I had no interest, but obviously someone has. :)
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    Tiller Steering, High Horsepower?

    In a recent discussion about tiller steering with a friend that has a 75 hp tiller steer motor the question of how much hp comes with tiller steering came up.<br />He is sure he has seen a 115 with tiller steering and thinks he might have read where a 200 was available on special order. <br...
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    More on the Gimbal Bearing/U joint noise

    Just a quick summary.<br />1993 OMC Cobra with a 5.0 Ford. Purchased new and pretty well maintained.<br />I have a slight rumble when I turn all the way right/left at anything above an idle speed. Not bad, but I'm sure it hasn't been there in the past.<br /><br />Today, I removed the outdrive...
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    Universal joint replacement?

    Are the universal joints used in an OMC outdrive special or are they available through an automotive parts supply store?<br />1993 OMC Cobra HO 5.0 Ford engine.<br /><br />While I'm not sure just yet, I think I am noticing a little more rumble and vibration this season. After 12 years, it might...
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    Question about VRO/fuel pump failure

    Last Memorial Day weekend my old 1986 Evinrude 40 w/VRO stopped running. It didn't seem to be getting fuel. We were able to get back to the dock by squeezing the primer bulb regularly while running at idle. Don't know if that was the reason it ran, but it got us back in. After switching tanks...
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    Oil for safety backup

    Because of the discussion about VRO failures, I was concerned about having a source of gas/oil mix in case of such a failure.<br />Since my pontoon had two 6 gallon tanks, I used straight gas in one and had a 50:1 mix in the other. My idea being that if the VRO no oil alarm sounded I could just...
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    Joe Reeves Timing Tip

    The excellent post by Joe Reeves on how to check timing without actually running your motor at WOT has me interested in checking the timing on my used 40 HP Evinrude. Just curious what it actually is.<br />Anyway, has anyone, (other than Joe), checked their timing using this method?<br />Did...
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    Avoiding oil discussions that seem to be personal vendettas.

    After reading several threads on the subject of oil, I really don't feel that I have come up with any information that is truly of any value to me.<br />In fact, the general tone of the discussions has become unwelcome.<br />So, it seems that all I have to do to eliminate this problem is to...
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    Plastic Portable Tank Vent Question

    How do most of you handle the vent open/closed issue when the boat is not going to be used for a while?<br />Tempo, six gallon tanks in particular is what I am concerned with.<br />Usually, I have just screwed the vent screw to the closed position when finished using the boat for a few days...
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