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  1. Keyboardman

    Mid 80's Johnson 115 lower unit froze up.

    I'm looking at a mid 80's 115 that has been left in the full up position for about 7 or 8 yrs. The engine is not seized but the prop will not turn in neutral. The engine ran and shifted fine before the old gentleman had to let it sit. I'm assuming that being stored like that has caused it. Any...
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    Cylinder head getting hot 2.3L

    Hi all, So after finding out my thermostat was opening at 190 instead of 160 like it should, I ran the boat in the water without it to see if that helped the overheating problem. Well, the temp gauge wouldn't even get into operating range so I thought that was a good sign. I opened her up and...
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    Bad Brand new Thermostat?

    I've been going crazy trying to solve an overheating issue with my 91 2.3L OMC Ford. Everything has been replaced, and was still overheating. Just for kicks, I removed the "Brand New" thermostat and now the engine runs cool as can be without it. I tested the Thermostat in a pot of water and a...
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    Albin 25 Deluxe info?

    I've found an old I'm guessing mid 70's Albin 25 Deluxe. 3 cyl Volvo diesel, not sure if it's the 24 or 36 hp. Not sure if it's set up for sailing too. Wondering if anyone has had one or any experiences? Looks like the nice little pocket cruiser I've been looking for. Waiting for the owner to...
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    Special Impeller for 2.3L OMC?

    While reading the service manual on my 2.3l, I noticed it stated that the impeller for the 2.3 and the 3.0L engines has a specific impeller for those engines. I looked one up and sure enough, it's different than what was in my 2.3L when I got it. I'm working on the overheating issue right now by...
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    Cooling problems 2.3l OMC

    Hi guys, My 2.3l OMC runs fine and the temp gauge is mid range when idling the boat on muffs. Put it in the water today and after about 15 mins or so I noticed the temp was slowly climbing. It got just up to almost the red (no actual temp reading) and I shut her down. I have installed a new...
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    Stuck Drain plugs on outdrive.

    Hi Guys, I've been having a fit trying to get the three water drain plugs and the bottom oil drain plugs out on my Cobra outdrive. Looks like some previous owner put some red colored sealer on them and they won't budge. I've tried every thing including an impact screwdriver and even my air...
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    1961 Owens Sea Raider Skiff hull questions.

    Hi guys, I'm looking at this old Owen for sale. https://wilmington.craigslist.org/boa/d/burgaw-1961-owens-25-foot-and-trailer/6804630744.html I've had wood boats many years ago but they were planked hulls. This one is 1/2" "Philippine Mahogany". It seems solid all around. My question is how...
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    Repowered Bayliner Montego?

    Looking at a project boat. 1978 Bayliner 3350 Montego. Been repowered with twin Nissan SD33T diesels. Original engines were probably 360 Crusaders with 250hp each. These SD33T's are rated at 100hp. The hull design is really nice similar to a Hatteras and were hand laid. I've been looking for a...
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    Looking for info on Ebbtide Dyna Trak boats.

    Hi all, I have the opportunity to pick up an Ebbtide Dyna Trak boat from my brother in law. He's the original owner. It's a 1986 model approx. 18 foot, looks like a true fish and ski bowrider with platform on back with pedestal seat and part deck in the bow for a seat also. It has a 115 Merc on...
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    Any Sunbird owners still around?

    I have a '91 Sunbird Stinger. Was wondering if any Sunbirds are still out there on the water?
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    Nissan 90 Lower Unit?

    Anyone know a source for a 1998 Nissan 90 Lower Unit?
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    Flushing out in-hull plastic fuel tank?

    So I have the tank empty and dry and can see a brown film on the bottom, most likely old gas turned to varnish? Wondering what would be a good chemical I could use to try to flush it away or, just not worry too much about it. Thanks.
  14. Keyboardman

    Driveshaft seal spring on Cobra outdrive

    While installing a new gimbal bearing, I noticed that the circular spring that sits in a lip in the driveshaft seal popped off somehow. Looks impossible to put back on without trying to pull the half set gimbal bearing back out. How necessary is that spring? Will I be OK without it? I don't have...
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    Engine alignment and gimbal bearing install questions. Cobra outdrive.

    I've installed a new 2.3 in the boat and need to align the engine and install driveshaft seal and gimbal bearing before installing the out drive. When I removed the outdrive the gimbal bearing came out stuck to the driveshaft. The tool I bought needs a hole drilled in it for the bearing cup to...
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    Video of old filler hose. What did this?

    Pulled this out of my 1990 sterndrive boat. Was wondering if this is supposed to be alcohol resistant fuel hose, what caused this to just disintegrate like it did? How many other older boats could have this dangerous problem?
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    Replacing Bad Fuel Filler Hose?

    Lots of cracks in what I can see of the fuel filler hose on my sterndrive boat. It's a new to me boat and I don't want to chance a leaking hose. It has a built in under deck tank. Looks basically impossible to remove and replace the filler hose without cutting the floor out to gain access. I...
  18. Keyboardman

    New 2.3L OMC

    New 2.3L ready to install. :)
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    Cobra Shift cable adjustment plate

    Anyone know where to find a template to make one myself? Looks like 5 mins on my scroll saw to make one.
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    New 2.3L OMC/Ford

    Finally got it all together and running! https://www.facebook.com/timothy.hampton.73/videos/10212765460679134/?t=48
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