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    Fuel Odor?

    Last time out last year I blew the main output shaft on my 1983 3.8l V6 OMC. As soon as this happened (at WOT) the boat of course cam to a pretty quick stop, and I noticed the smell of gasoline quite stringly. Well now, some 6 Months later, all is repaired, the engine runs great, drive works...
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    To antifoul or not to....

    To antifoul or not to antifoul...<br /><br />Last year didn't, and boy did the bottom get covered in goop!<br /><br />This year, thinkin it may be a good idea..<br /><br />What is the proper procedure for this process? Is it just as simple as brush, or spray on? Do I need to avoid the...
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    Antifoul.?

    To antifoul or not to antifoul...<br /><br />Last year didn't, and boy did the bottom get covered in goop!<br /><br />This year, thinkin it may be a good idea..<br /><br />What is the proper procedure for this process? Is it just as simple as brush, or spray on? Do I need to avoid the...
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    Adjustable Prop?

    Posted here a while back, and someone out there recomended a prop that was auto-adjusting. Did the search and still can't find that post. Sure-Shot rings a bell, but still no finds.<br /><br />This prop was supposed to auto adjust pitch as boat speed increased.<br /><br />Anyone have a clue...
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    Plugs, Cap, Rotor???

    Hello all.<br /><br />I have a 1985 19' Doral, with a 3.8l V6 OMC Stringer. Just wanted to know the best plugs, cap and rotor for this engine. Do I need to get marine, or is automotive the same?<br /><br />Also the gap specs would be good to..
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    3.8l Convert?

    Just a winter project, or not.<br /><br />Is it possible to convert my 1984 3.8l 4bbl carb V6 (OMC) to fuel injected?<br /><br />And is the cost worth it?<br /><br />Lookin at all the pro's and cons B4 going forward.
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    WOT Gets stuck.

    I have a 1983 Doral runabout with the same year OMC 3.8l V6 with a 4 Barrel carb. My problem is and has been for a year or so now that when I giver full throttle (WOT) she gets stuck there, until I pull it back about two thirds closed again. I can acheve WOT without getting stuck if I...
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    Mooring Knots..

    Hey there, I have a 19' Doral runabout. This is the first year I have a slip for the boat to stay in. I was wondering what the best type of knot to use for mooring? I should state I have no experience in knot tying.<br /><br />Thanks
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    NEED Help. I too got towed in...

    Hello all. Bad first day of boating here in Lake Ontario...<br /><br />I have a 1983 Doral with a 1983 OMC 3.8L V6 I/O power center. The engine ran, and still runds great. Took her out for a small spin, and just as I was leaving the marina, gave a little gas, the dang thing seemed to have...
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    Steering Question

    I have a 1983 19' Doral with a 1983 3.8l V6 OMC and OMC outboard. The question I have is with regaurds to the way the boat steers. At low (idle) or non wake speeds the boat will not run straight, I have to continually turn the wheel back and forth (almost full turns) to keep it relatively...
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    What's my WOT RPM? and Trim Question?

    Hello.<br /><br />I have a 1983 19' Doral with a 3.8L V6 OMC inboard engine. This engine really moves the boat well. My questions are as follows:<br /><br />1. What is the WOT for this engine? I have been running it at 5000, pretty comfortably, which gets me about 37 MPH. I still have more...
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    1967 80HP Johnson Winterize question

    Hey all.<br /><br />I tried a search to no avail for this outboard.<br /><br />What is the proper, and safest way to winterize my 1967 80HP Super Sea Horse outboard motor?<br /><br />Thanks in advance
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    Help.. 66' Johnson Jumps out of gear....

    Hello All..<br /><br />I have a 1966 80 HP Super Sea Horse Johnson outboard. The engine runs well. However as of the last two trips out the motor will jump out of gear while exclereating, I quickly pull the throttle back to neutral, and then it will go back into gear usually for the rest of the...
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    Slips out of gear?

    Hello All..<br /><br />I have a 1966 80 HP Super Sea Horse Johnson outboard. The engine runs well. However as of the last two trips out the motor will jump out of gear while exclereating, I quickly pull the throttle back to neutral, and then it will go back into gear usually for the rest of...
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    Slips out of gear?

    Hello All..<br /><br />I have a 1966 80 HP Super Sea Horse Johnson outboard. The engine runs well. However as of the last two trips out the motor will jump out of gear while exclereating, I quickly pull the throttle back to neutral, and then it will go back into gear usually for the rest of...
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