I have replaced the prop shaft seals along with the prop seals in the bearing housings on my Volvo 2000 DPS-M 1.95 drives. I checked my initial rolling torque on both drives before I disassembled the units and they both measured out at 5-6 inch pounds. Everything felt very smooth, there was no...
I just picked up a 98 bayliner jazz with a 175 sport jet, the person I got it from said it was running and then it died on labor day weekend and could not get in running again. I picked the boat up for 250 bucks. It came with a extra 175 hp engine (almost complete). The boat is in pretty good...
I have a 77 omc electric shift 235hp with a 351w. I have rebuilt my lower unit last year installing new bearings and new forward drive spring. Today trying to back out of my very very shallow slip we got stuck and tried to power out of it and started hearing a noticeable clicking sound while in...
Hi I am wondering what pitch and size prop I should be using I have a old school 1977 electric shift 351w 235hp pushing my 27ft boat. I understand this is a good size boat to get on plane quick with just a single engine. I now have a 14x14 size prop on it is this the stock size for this setup? I...
Hey guys I have a question about my omc electric shift. Yesterday I replaced the oil in my lower unit with type c omc oil and when I was draining the oil I noticed a little bit of black type sludge there wasent a lot but it concerned me a little bit, is this normal? Keep in mind I rebuilt the...
I have a 1977 omc ford 351w 235hp CW rotation I am having a hard time finding a new starter for this year. Where can I find one of these? And what is the difference in the older stuff? Thanks.
Hi I am new to this forum but by reading stuff on here in the past you guys are very helpful. I have a 77 reinell 8 meter with a 351w and a 235 electric shift outdrive (ick!) I was running the boat pretty hard and all of a sudden lost forward gear but still had reverse. After taking it apart a...
