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    76 OMC 175 starting

    One other way to safely run a stringer on the hose . Do a quick google search on " prestone flush and fill kit" any auto parts store has it. It's basically a T with a hose cap . You can install that T on the hose coming from the intermediate up to the thermostat housing . That hose will be on...
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    76 OMC 175 starting

    When it comes to shifting , do what you can to get the idle as low as possible on the carb and gently shift into gear don't jam the the throttle with those . Same goes for tilt ! Gently tap the drive down , don't hold the switch down..... If you ram it down you WILL break stuff I learned...
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    70s dodge gauge help / pulsing 5 volts on fuel sender line

    I'll be danged ....... I was pulling my hair out trying to find how voltage is ending up there. Blinkers , flashers , etc. Hmmm , back to the drawing board I guess. My plan won't work knowing that. Thanks for the info !
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    70s dodge gauge help / pulsing 5 volts on fuel sender line

    Hello all, I am at my wits end on this one and could some help. quick back story - 78 Plymouth , motorhome , the stock fuel gauge " sorta works " on a completely full tank it reads about 3/4 full .... therefore I dont trust the bottom of that gague. it does drop fairly accurately though , I...
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    OMC 800 stringer

    What kind of tilt motor did you get ? I hear the cheapies on Amazon and eBay have problems like this .
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    Wont rev past 4k -ESA issue?

    Don't consider the relay concept a hack job . If done right those newer Bosch relays are great. It takes the load off of the ignition switch . I think it's an upgrade . I was researching installing a DUI distributor into my boat . It's considered a "best practice" to feed that dizzy right off...
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    Wont rev past 4k -ESA issue?

    I would think that 13.2 should be plenty , I would try running that circuit straight from the battery as a test like you said. To see if that changes the problem. If it does solve it , you can run them all off battery through a switched relay for a permanent fix. Just a thought
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    OMC 800 stringer

    You can get that out from the back side now. remove the retaining plate (27) and the shaft that the hammer blow coupler is on is 46 in this diagram. Not a bad idea remove all of it anyways so you can inspect the tilt gears and get new fluid in there. Its been a while since I have done that ...
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    Sea Ray 1977 200SR

    Excellent . Did that ball gear shaft come out fairly easily ? Mine was brutal, it took several hours of heat and tapping and yanking on it with a tow strap and rachet off the receiver of my truck . 40 years is sludge basically welded it together . I didn't think I would ever be able to remove...
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    Sea Ray 1977 200SR

    How are the splines on that ball gear shaft ? Thats a wear item on these stringers and will eventually strip out with the coupler on the engine.
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    San Diego charter boats / could use some help and ideas

    Hello all , I am a lifelong fisherman , but generally freshwater here in Utah . I have fished the ocean many times and caught various things but that's all been from the beach or a dock. . But I am heading to SD in a few weeks and want to take the Mrs. and my twin 13 year old boys out on a...
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    1983 5.7L V8 Chevy rebuild

    Regarding 4. How are the splines on the Intermediate drive shaft ? Are they worn at all ? My understanding is there was a "newer style" coupler that was made that is meant hold in grease better to protect the splines more at that connection. They have a bottom , not open like yours. Might be...
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    OMC shift cable variations and identification marks

    Depending on what the previous owner removed when he switched from mechanical to hydro . He may have removed the wiring plugs needed . If they did , it's not a big deal . My 77 boat of course had none of that wiring . But yes , I would certainly add the ESA back into yours . I think it's 3...
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    OMC shift cable variations and identification marks

    Here is the jist of it. https://forums.iboats.com/threads/electric-to-mechanical-conversion.723724/
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    OMC shift cable variations and identification marks

    I have an 85 model full mechanical shift . I also have a spare shift cable for it. I just went and looked at the cable , and it's part number 982563. So if you're a hydro , you do not want that part number . And yeah , converting from hydro to full mechanical would be a breeze. I converted...
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