So since I cleaned my fuel tank. Every time my boat sits.i go to run it. And the accelerator pump. Is stuck... I have to pull the bowl on my holley. And spry carb cleaner through... Then it runs fine...
I get a tiny bit of yellow film inside the carb... Even though I cleaned the tank...
Ive got a weird question..
i changed from HYDRO assist shift to Mechanical on my OMC stringer (about 1985) 250 hp (351W)
added the shift assist module (they say its good for electronic ignition)
So if I decide to upgrade to an electronic distributor can I use any...
85 OMC 800.. 250 hp v8
Last year I changed my hydro assus Lowe to a mechanical shift lower
Ran it on muffs a couple times all seems OK.. But it was getting cold fast so I winterized it..
So it's nice again time to take it out... Put the hoses back on (engine hoses I pulled to help drain). Put...
Ok While im doing OTHER things on my lower I figured time to do the impeller and pump housing..
THe guy at our local parts place said this is the correct part. (see image the one with blue plastic plugs in it) even though its different. but then again he looked at me funny when he asked...
I am converting my 1979 omc 250hp from hydro assist to mechanical shift.
I thought that it was an easy swap.. but I was just told by someone that I need a "Shift assist module"
I have done some searching.. and found a good wiring diagram..
a shift converter with the switches for it..
and a...
WEll I got a NEW TO ME boat.. its actually a BEAUTY took her out firs time this morning and ran into some typical bugs..
BIggest issue is SHIFTER..
Its a CABLE shift the boat is 1982 250 HP OMC
First got it on the water and it seemed to shift into gear ok..
Ran it around a few laps...
Hey guys Im back... I was a member a couple years ago.. but could not get my user name to work so im back as a new member..
Ok so I got pretty good with this OLD OMC Sterndrive (stringer) Got it to the point where I had no issues with it for a few years...
So me being the...
