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    How do you subscribe to a forum?

    There a button on right side of the page "+ Subscribe" but when I click on it I get an error: "Sorry, you are not authorized to view this page (no_permission)" Would subscribing help me to find the posts I want to read faster?
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    Sealers and Gasket compounds - What to use where

    Please cut and paste this list, then add your recommendations of what sealers and gasket compounds to use where. Please include complete item names and numbers and where to buy them if they are hard to find. 1) Outdrive to Pivot Housing - This is the surfaces that you seal when you remove the...
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    Fuel Pump - Rebuilding one, where does the small foam piece go?

    On a Carter fuel pump Casting 0-3000, and P/N (new) 3854053. (old) 0987024.. There was a small piece of foam inside the fuel pump. The guys who sell rebuild kits say it is not really needed but if I can figure out where it goes I will put it back. Anyone know where it goes? This is on a 5.8L...
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    OMC Fuel Pump - Replacement pump Or Rebuild Kit

    Help! Replacing a fuel pump on an 91 5.8:L Ford with a 4 barrel. I found what should have been the matching part but the ports into and out of the pump do not line up with the original. They will not line up with the hard lines that come from the filter and to the carburetor. Engine 584APLRGD...
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    Adding an In line Fuel Filter to Inboard motor

    This is on a 91 4Winns with a 5.8 L Ford and OMC outdrive. The previous owner got water in the gas and that caused rust that got into the carb. So I replaced the fuel filter, rebuilt the carb and now I'm draining the fuel tank. There was some crud trapped in the screen at the carb intake and the...
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    Need a recommendation for a Carb rebuild shop

    Need a recommendation for a Carb rebuild shop. I going to get my carb rebuilt. It is a Holly 4 bbl model 80383-1 on a 5.8 L ford on a 4Winns with an OMC OD. I'm in California near Huntington Beach so a local shop would be great. I'm considering nationalcarburetors.com. They will rebuild mine...
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    How do you remove the throttle control box on a 92 4winns with an OMC cobra OD?

    How do you remove the throttle control box on a 92 4winns with an OMC cobra OD? I'm replacing the shift cable and thought that I would grease the control lever (throttle lever). I removed the set screw with the throttle in full reverse but the throttle lever still does not want to come off...
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    Where can you get the stickers for OMC Tilt/ Trim Cylinders

    I'm repainting my OMC OD and the Tilt/Trim cylinders. Where can you get the stickers for the sides of the actuators that say OMC ??
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    Replacing the Tilt Trim Sender unit OMC

    I know, Why do it? There are a few posts on here that say that. I would like to have mine operate. If I trim out the boat at speed I may want the OD it all the way down for starting out with a skier. I can listen to the straining motor but that seems like a great way to burn it out. It is also...
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    Need advice on Painting the Outdrive, OD

    I removed the OD to change the shift cable and thought that while I have it off I can paint it. I sanded and sanded but the paint still has many spots where the paint has chipped off. Even with sanding and a coat of primer they show through. I can use a wire brush connected to my drill and use...
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    How do I prevent corrosion/ buildup around the shift lever in an OMC OD?

    91 OMC OD. I'm replacing the shift cable. When I removed the OD. I see corrosion/buildup around the shift lever. Will this interfere with shifting? See pictures attached Does the buildup mean I have a leak someplace? This built up in less that a year with the boat only going out 5x. I do...
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    Impeller replacement. OMC - can I check for water flow?

    1992 FourWinns Horizon 200 20 ft - Impeller replacement. Engine: 5.8 L V8, 1991 OMC Stern Drive. I replaced the impeller a few months ago but when I started it up recently the impeller did not pump water and then melted from the heat of spinning dry. Cracked the housing as well. I had the hose...
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    Where do I find older (92) Four Winns shop Manuals?

    I had an electronic (scanned) copy of an old (92) shop manual for my Four Winns 200 Horizon. My hard drive crashed and I lost a lot of files including that one. ​I will buy the Clymer manual but If I can find the old one on line I would like it as well. Where can I find it online...
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    How do I get the plywood to curve for an upholstery repair?

    I'm having the upholstery redone on my 92 Four Winns. The bow cushions on the sidewalls are curved to match the inside walls on the bow seating area. On the Starboard side, the wood was rotten. I'm replacing it. I have duplicated the pattern using a mirror image of the port side. Now I have to...
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    OMC Outdrive model numbers

    My 1992 Four Winns has a sticker on the port valve cover with model numbers and serial numbers: Model 584APLRGD Serial No. T01224704 Model 987126 Serial No. T00754702 It does not say Engine or Outdrive but I can tell that the top # is the outdrive and I find that model online Questions...
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    Need advice on reconditioning and maintaining batteries,

    Like most of us, I try to keep my batteries in good shape, fully charged, clean and ready for use. I have a Black and Decker Automatic 2/5/10/15 amp charger with a Recondition mode and an Equalize mode. The instructions are poorly written with regard to the **Complete** maintenance plan for...
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    What method is recommended for flushing an Outdrive ?

    What method is recommended for flushing an Outdrive ? The boat was kept in the ocean harbor for 1 year. I just bought it and put it on the trailer. I connected the hose and ran the motor for 15 min while I flushed it. Should that be enough? How much better are the motor flush solutions? Thanks
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    Cleaning and Painting an Outdrive

    92 Four Winns Horizon 20'. I'd like advice on cleaning and painting the outdrive. It had been kept at a freshwater lake for years then moved to the ocean harbor for 1 year. The new owners did have a scuba cleaning service clean it every 2 weeks but the channel where it was anchored was not very...
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    Repairing a boat cover

    I'm repairing the cover on a 20' Four Winns I just bought. First I'm replacing the snaps on the hull then I plan on doing some repair to the cover itself. Then I will use the snaps on the hull to mark the locations for new snaps on the cover. Question: 1) What is the best way to get the old...
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    How far can you raise an 87 OMC 4.3 while changing motor mounts?

    How far can I jack up the front of the engine without damaging anything. I need to replace the motor mounts. 4.3 ltr V6 I/O. I put a small car jack under flywheel and raised the motor just enough to take the load off the motor mounts. I got out the 4 wood screws that held the motor mounts to the...
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