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  1. Dave K.

    gear oil milky. 856X4L

    well looks like i'll be getting into a new LU seal kit. is this a tough job? do we have a step by step procedure? changed out the impeller a couple years ago and wasn't too bad. thx dave
  2. Dave K.

    NGK surface gap plug for 856X4L

    Can't remember the plug size and Auto Zone can't cross reference it anymore. I like the NGK plug too. Thx Dave
  3. Dave K.

    856X4L starter missing tooth

    can i replace just the sprocket or do i need the whole starter? and how would that happen? could the timing be off? thx dave
  4. Dave K.

    Model 856X4L... cigarette lighter works but not for everything

    i can't use my cell phone charger or my portable tv. in fact i think my cell charger shorted out. my air compressor works fine and so does the lighter itself. i'm thinking a loose ground or short but how do i find out? thx dave
  5. Dave K.

    Tilt locks up, turn key to crank and it unlocks

    happened a couple times last week. doesn't happen all the time either. could this be electrical or is my tilt/trim showing ware after almost 30 years. thx dave
  6. Dave K.

    TC-W3 Read this.

    Wal Mart: Super Tech, 11 bucks a gallon but I found it in the motor oil section. Quicksilver, 26 dollars a gallon and penzoil was 5 a quart. It PAYS to ask and walk a little, at least 15 bucks anyway.
  7. Dave K.

    Fired right up and ran like a charm, As Usual!

    1984, 85hp. just freekin' awesome! basic maintenance every year, about 30 bucks.
  8. Dave K.

    856X4L/ battery terminals

    from the motor, which one is positive and which is negative? dave
  9. Dave K.

    tilt/trim dilemma?

    dont fix what isn't broken (dilemma) my '84 unit works great but i wonder if it might be low on fluid or any other precausion i should take. it does appear to have leaked over the last couple of years. (motor is 85hp, 856X4L) i'm hesitant to do anything to it, so i don't actually screw...
  10. Dave K.

    Runs to Damn Good!

    Givin my personal economy (no raise this year & perhaps next) & the fact that just about everything else has gone up, I "toyed" with the idea of selling my boat. Not Anymore! @ least for this season. This is my 5th year, 1984-16' capri cuddy, 85hp. I am the 2nd owner. I remember the guys wife...
  11. Dave K.

    Asseteague National Park/ Camping

    Hope I spelled this right! I'm interested in camping here this summer & wondering if anyone is familiar w/ it. It's in Maryland so I know the shore is nice. Anyone been there. Thx Dave
  12. Dave K.

    LU Seal Leak?

    While changing out the gear oil this past weekend, the old oil had a stream of lighter colored almost tan looking oil mixed in the w/ the rest. Is this a Seal Leak & is replacing the LU Seals a difficult job? Thx Dave
  13. Dave K.

    Tilt/trim didn't go up - then did?

    Morning Gents' (model 856X4L) while out trolling yesterday morning, my trim stopped working. no motor sound, but it made sound trying to go down (it was all the way down anyway) then it started working when heading back to the dock & worked fine the rest of the day. shorted wire/ bad...
  14. Dave K.

    Raquette Lake/ Adirondacks

    Hello all, Has anyone been to Raquette Lake (Adirondacks, NY) & can you tell me what to look forward too? I have a little idea as I boat on Lake George all the time. Raquette is about 60 miles Northwest of Lake George so I'm hoping for some of the same just a different lake. We are taking a...
  15. Dave K.

    fuse panel question (don't think i have one)

    Does my '84, 85hp have a fuse panel? My navigation light is out. I would think it's either a bad bulb, shorted wire, OR bad fuse if it has one. My anchor light works fine. Any thoughts greatly appreciated. Thx Dave
  16. Dave K.

    Front light out, 16' capri cuddy

    Hello all, My front light is out & wondering what it could be? Maybe the bulb, or shorted wire or maybe a fuse?? Any ideas what could be wrong? Thx Dave
  17. Dave K.

    Prop Question...Sorry

    I wanted to post here as this is more a maintenance Force question (model 856X4L, Bayliner package) In 4 years of owning the rig I've never needed to take off the prop. Everything seems to be good & no problems. Now, I want to take off the prop & clean the shaft. Are their any seals, gasgets...
  18. Dave K.

    New Squeeze Ball

    Hello All, Purchased a new Squeezee but noticed my old one is a "one piece unit", that is ball & hose are a single piece; no clamps. Can I or should I be able to just Cut the line "before & after" the old ball & connect the new one w/ a couple of SS clamps? The new ball has plastic tappered...
  19. Dave K.

    Spring/ Fishing/ on the Water - SOON!

    Anyone looking forward to the above Title as much as me? I'm in the Northeast, Albany, NY & we are seeing at least marginal signs of Spring. Quite simply, I'm getting impatient & figure the bass are too! Your Thoughts..Dave
  20. Dave K.

    Gas Line, 3/8ths or 5/16ths

    Morning Gentlman, (Model 856X4L) Putting on a new Gas Line & Squeeze Ball as one of many small winter chores. What size Line do I need? Appreciated.. dave
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