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    lower unit swap HHHELLLLLLLLLLLPPPPPPPPPP MMMEEEE!!!

    Ok, 1982 johnson 115 in good running condition. The other day my forward gear starts popping out, rev works fine. Sounds like clutch dog. I've got a 85 120, and everything fits perfect. swapped lowers, and now no reverse, same popping out of gear crap. It ratchets when you try to put it in gear...
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    clutch dog

    Clutch dog went out on my jnsn 115. I have a 120, are they interchangeable?
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    rusted on exhaust bolts

    OMC 260, with osco risers. bolts rusted on. tried breaker bar, stripped head on one. any tips? Chiefalen, gimme your wisdom.
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    Sat For Over 10 Years!!!!!!!!

    Any of you following my posts know the story already. Chiefalen knows more than most, so I expect you to chime in here boss. Boat sat for over 10 years, previous owner said oil in water or vice versa, he can't remember. I looked, all systems clean. Gonna try to start her, what do I need to do...
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    22 bolt holes in boot?????

    I heard that you could tell what kinda OMC stern drive was on your boat by how many bolt holes the boot has. Is this true? If so, I have a 1980 slickcraft w/ an OMC 260 GM350. The boot has 22 holes. Any info????
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    Engine I.d. Numbers????????

    Okay, got a shop book today, (seloc omc sterndrives, 1964-1986), has engines similar to mine, but not mine. Mine has a heat exchanger, and power steering, (evident from the power steering pump on the engine). The manual doesnt cover power steering, or heat exchangers. The boat is a 1980 slick...
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    Heat Exchanger? Raw Water? Help!!!!!

    Ok, I have an OMC 260. It has a heat exchanger. Does this mean that it does not use raw water for cooling? Is it just like a radiator, or does it use this heat exchanger in addition to raw water cooling? If the former, am I off the hook from using brass freeze plugs and marine head gaskets? Im...
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    Where Do I Find Felpro Gaskets?

    I'm trying to find felpro composite head gaskets. What auto parts store carries them, and what exactly do I ask for, (just so some 18 year old kid does'nt give me regular gaskets). Need to get wrenching today, so dont want to wait on delivery.
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    engine swap, please help!!!!!!!!

    okay, I have a 1980 slickcraft with a seized omc 260 5.7 liter motor. i have a good strong running 350 chevy motor from a el camino ready to drop in. how hard is this going to be, and how do i do it? i am very mechanicly inclined when it comes to cars, but this will be my first engine swap...
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