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    I/O to outboard conversion

    Hey Guys....I have a 1977 24ft Wellcraft Airslot that I want to restore. The engine and outdrive (OMC) and gone and I'd like to go back with outboard power. Is it feasible to assume that this could be accomplished by glassing in the outdrive hole and refashioning the transom to accept the...
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    75 hp Chrysler won't start

    Hi....1987 75 hp Chrysler. Was running great, replaced the lower unit and wiring harness. Now all she'll do is spin. Where should I start? Thanks for any assisstance.
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    OMC Tilt

    Hi.....I've had fairly constant problems with raising the outdrive on my 1977 235hp OMC electric shift. Replaced the tilt motor with no luck, just the clicking at the solenoid. I get 12 volts to the solenoid on the starboard side, 12 volts to the first connection on the port side solenoid, but...
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    Where can I find this part??

    I'm looking for a hammer blow coupling for my 1977 235hp OMC electric shift. Goes between the tilt motor and the worm gear shaft. Anyone got any ideas where to locate this thing?
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    OMC electric shift coil ohm resistance

    Need some help from you electrical savvy guys. OMC forward and reverse shift coils. The manual says they should read between 4.5-6.5 ohms. Readings are 7.5 and 9.0. How does this translate? Are they good or bad?<br />Thanks for any feedback.
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    What tools do I need?

    Replacing the floor and stringers in a 14 ft. bowrider. Need to buy essential tools, which my wife is getting me for Christmas. I have a 30 gal. air compressor. I know a right angle grinder is a must, but can y'all tell me specifics on exactly what to ask Santa for? I'm thinking a sander would...
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    How to remove the top?

    Hi...I'm attempting to replace the floor and stringers in a 14' Titan Thundercraft. Most of the floor is out. My question is how to remove the top and console so I can get to the bow (bowrider)? I can feel screws or something (rivets?) at the chines but how do you get there? There is a trim...
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    Holy Dumba**! I cut through the hull!!!!

    OK, it was a stupid thing to do. Having said that, first floor restoration project (obviously) on a 15 ft Titan Thundercraft, floor rotted throughout. Read some posts here on the subject, set my Skil Saw at the most shallow setting, started in the center and away I went. As I got closer to the...
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    75 hp Chrysler won't start. Where do I start??

    Hi guys..I have a 75 hp Chrysler Model # 758H3F. I thinks this translates to a 1983 model. Has a Prestolite ignition system. Was running earlier this year but fried a bunch of wires on the water (reason uncertain). Got another harness, hooked it up and it turns over great, but won't start. I'm...
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    What outdrive is this??

    Hi....OMC outdrive Model #981110, Serial # W154372....Anyone have a clue?<br />Thanks!
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    Yet another OMC tilt issue

    Hi Guys...Ran a search on my problem before coming to the board with it. 1977 OMC 5.7 litre with Electric shift drive. Tilt was working perfectly (as perfect as they get). Before heading to the lake, I double checked it and all I got was the dreaded click of the solenoids. Checked all the...
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    anyone know where to find a wiring harness?

    Hey Guys....Smoked the wiring in my 1983 Chrysler 75 hp 3 cyl. Anyone know where to buy a replacement?<br />Thanks!
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    OMC raw water pump rebuild...shim locatiom

    Well, one day I'll learn to take a picture or AT LEAST write down a description when I tear something down. Replacing the water pump on 1977 235 hp OMC electric shift. I'm ready to put it back together and forgot where the goldarn shims go. My manual doesn't seem to be specific. Can anyone help...
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    chrysler/force lower unit re-install

    Hi Guys....replacing the lower unit on my 83 Chrysler 75 hp with a compatible Force L/U. Couple of questions....First, I can't get the shaft to slide home....in neutral on upper and lower....any suggestions?<br /> Secondly, a couple parts came with the replacement unit that I don't...
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    1983 75 hp Chrysler..Which Force lower unit will work?

    Hi....1983 75 hp Chrysler with bad lower unit. Does anyone know what year and hp Force units are interchangeable?<br />Thanks for any help
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