Hi all,
I noticed an interesting phenomenon last time we were out on the water. I was sitting on the rear bench and allowed a friend to drive (rare occasion) and he crossed a rather sizeable wake at speed, at about a 45 degree angle. It wasn't much of a bounce, no more than a typical 'wub wub...
Hi all. I have a core plug that just started spraying around the outside edge. It's right behind the motor mount so I can't get a really good look at it, but i'd say after 42 years it's probably rusted out. This engine has always been properly winterized, at least it has in the last 20 years...
I'm having trouble keeping a 'fix' when up on plane or in rough water. I need to move the transducer (on the left in the photo), but where would you put it? I supose I could shoot through the hull, but this old Chris has a pretty thick keel.
Thoughts?
Hi All,
I realized after the holiday weekend that the big nuts securing my engine to the mounts worked loose. I suspect they were never properly torqued when the engine was rebuilt. Anywho, now what? Just retighten them? It seems they are adjustable heightwise and I cannot tell if the...
Anyone venturing to the LE Islands for Memorial Day weekend? We're going up and I'd sure like to know if there's anyone that can recommend daytime dockage etc...
Post up!
Hi all,
Can anyone teach a reformed OMC guy about a Volvo 280 outdrive? I have a couple of specific questions:
1. What is the tube coming out of the starboard side of the gimbal housing for? It's chugging exhaust and a little water, but the bulk of the water is coming out the exhaust ports...
Hi Folks,
Going up to Lake Erie for Memorial Day. We were informed that we will likely have to raft due to the number of boats requiring mooring.
Can anyone explain the procedure of rafting? How does one depart if one is stuck in the middle? Are there gentlemen's rules to be followed that...
Anyone know the Diameter/Length/Thread Pitch for the Volvo Penta prop cone retainer bolt on a 280/290 lower unit? Mine disappeared! I figured I'd get the size before going to the stainless steel bolt shop.
Thanks in advance!
My 800 tilt motor pooped. What's the best plan of attack? I'm capable of rebuilding it if I can get the parts... this is a prestolite motor, right (I don't have it out yet)?<br /><br />It was getting slower and slower before it died so I knew it was coming, but was praying to finish out the...
Finally had the day that every Obsolete Marine Contraption (OMC) owner waits for... the tilt motor puked without warning. No big deal right? Just unbolt the quadrant gear and raise 'er up by hand. Just grab the 9/16 socket, ratchet and extension...<br /><br />...which are sitting in the...
My 305 GM with 2bbl carb has started a new trick. It starts cold and runs beautiful; lots of power and never misses a beat. Idles perfect as well. However, after pulling a skier for a while I shut the engine down after about a 1-2 minute idle period to let the skier back into the boat. After...
Simple question... how does one match an oil pressure sender to the gauge? Mine started to leak, so I replaced it with what was supposedly the right one (according to NAPA). Now I read 60 psi with the engine off and 85 at idle. It's off the scale at speed. It's ok for now, since I know I have...
I can't even give worms away! I've been fishing Alum Creek Lake and the Scioto River in Central Ohio, attempting to get ahold of some Channel Cat.<br /><br />I've tried laying a hook on bottom with nightcrawlers or chicken livers. I've even tried some dough baits. I'm fishing on top of an old...
Well, I hope I got all my stupidity out on the first time out this year...<br /><br />Mid April: Dewinterized. Hooked up garden hose, started motor, life was grand.<br /><br />End of April: Freeze warning for the Central Ohio area. Pulled block and manifold drains and tilted motor to get all the...
Hard to see... but it sure looks like an OMC 800/Stringer. If it's an OMC, and it's a '79, you betcha it's an 800 unless it's been repowered.<br /><br />Easiest way to tell: Stringer drives have a big rubber boot around the intermediate housing in the transom. Also, they have a big quadrant...
