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  1. fburke

    1969 Evinrude Fastwin 18HP Proof of Ownership

    My uncle has a 1969 Evinrude Fastwin 18HP that he bought new in 1970 he had inside at his dads place In Massachusetts and he recently died. He lives in Oklahoma He has a 14 ft Mirrocraft he wants to put it on to take in the lakes (he has the title to the boat) but he has no proof of ownership...
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    Gauge Upgrade / Replacement

    My gauges work fine just thinking of upgrading to something that looks cooler a litter different than that next guy with the same model boat.. any suggestions?
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    Boat suggestions

    Lookin to get a boat i want somthing i can put in the ocean and take to the lakes somthing the whole family can enjoy tubing for the kids some fishing for dad not sure what to look for inboard outboard? It will be my first boat as an owner so I don't want anything too big prob around 20-23 ft
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    Labor cost to Replace 1985 OMC 3.0

    Looking to have a marine mechanic swap my 1985 3.0 OMC motor with a new Long Block. I am only interested in the time and labor charge for this, I already found a very reasonable local place to get the motor not a....with a 2 year warrantee What is a fair estimate to do the actually work...
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    Winterizing a Non Running Boat

    1985 OMC 3.0 Stringer outdrive My boat motor does not run it has low compression and a stuck valve. I will be replacing the motor with a long block in the early spring so at this point it?s just about preserving my core. What is the best way to winterize this? Everything I have read pertains...
  6. fburke

    Bad Motor ..Rebuild ..Replace.. or Scrap

    1985 OMC / GM 3.0 OMC Stern Drive 1985 StarCraft 19.5 Fiberglass open bow My dilemma?..looks like my motor is no good I have low compression on 3 cylinders on a dry test and it does go up with a wet test pointing at the rings I also have a stuck valve on cylinder 2 giving me no compression on...
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    Compression issue on one Cylinder only

    1985 OMC 3.0 Motor had spark but wouldn?t start so I did a compression check and found Cylinder 1, 118 PSI Cylinder 3, 115PSI Cylinder 4, 115 PSI These seem to be within spec from what I have read here.. any input from the experts?....? BUT Cylinder 2 ?0 psi...
  8. fburke

    OMC 3.0 vs OMC "COBRA" 3.0

    My motor is a 1985 OMC motor, I keep reading here and other places about the OMC Cobra is this motor one in the same? or are they different motors??.if so what is different about them? Are any parts interchangeable? Thanks!
  9. fburke

    New Fuel pump do you have to prime ?

    1985 OMC 3.0 When replacing a mechanical fuel pump does the pump/fuel system have to be primed somehow? I seem to remember having to do this on cars years ago when we use to swap motors around?.its been a while? thanks!
  10. fburke

    1984 OMC 3.0 no spark

    I Have read the ignition trouble reshooting sticky and I have come to a point where I need to ask for additional help from you experts...?thank you Don S for the great information. Engine 1984 OMC 3.0 OMC Timing seems correct?when #1 cylinder is at TDC the distributor is pointing at Plug 1...
  11. fburke

    Cost of Deck Replacemet 19.5 open bow

    I'm pretty new to the boating world and to this site.. I traded an old dirt bike I had sitting in my shed for 7 years to a buddy for a 1984 19 foot Starcraft bow rider. Motor and outdrive and trailer are fine he used it last season before he got a bigger boat, but It looks like the floor needs...
  12. fburke

    85 OMC Outdrive will not Tilt down

    I Took the clutch cover off and removed the worm gear and I was able to raise and lower the motor all parts moved freely.. I took apart the tilt shaft and what I noticed is that this was not spinning when the Tilt motor is engaged ( new motor previous owner installed it)?It?s .almost like it?s...
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    1985 OMC won't start.....or Tilt

    I was just traded an old dirt bike for a 1985 19 ft Starrcraft bow rider with a 3.0 OMC Sterndrive and Shoreline trailer. The boat?s in pretty good shape just could use a few seats. It ran fine 2 years ago then he upgraded to a bigger boat, last year he went to get it running to sell and turned...
  14. fburke

    Motor Choices..So many to choose from?.

    I know this topic said no engine questions....but I was hoping that was referring to actual mechanical questions. My question is a generalized informational question?the engine topic was too technical for me?. I see many motor choices from Inline 4 cylinders V6?s and V8?s not to mention all...
  15. fburke

    Cuddy vs Open Bow

    I'm sure this is a loaded question here but here goes... Looking to by my first boat and not sure if I should go Cuddy Cabin or ?Open Bow?. This seems to be a debate between my friends and I. Some say open bow for the extra room but other friends says Cuddy for stability he is afraid of a big...
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