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    Need to clear metal shavings from outdrive

    All Yesterday when I was changing my outdrive gear oil. At the end of the change I ran the drive and then pulled the dipstick to make sure the level was still correct. Then when I reinstalled dipstick and strewed it in. The threads on the female (outdrive) end stripped out. I removed the...
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    4.3 OMC temp question

    Greetings all I'm a little worried, and I am looking for guidance here. My 1997 4.3 runs at a temp of 200 when idling. Once I open up the throttle it will shoot down to 170. I replaced my impeller last season and the old one was in nice shape. So I don't think thats a issue. I am about ready to...
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    4.3 Liter with slow shift

    Greetings everyone I have a small issue this spring. My 4.3 OMC isn't shifting into forward as easily as it used to. I take the lever out of top dead center moving forward. Normally once it moves about 2 - 3 inches forward, it will shift into gear and at that point begin to apply fuel to the...
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    1997 4.3 operating temperature

    All Sorry if this is a silly question. But what is the operating temp for a 97 4.3? Mine runs at 180 but will hit 190 at a idle. When I get moving the temp will drop. I have had the boat for about 4 years. I am wondering if my impeller is going out. But I just want to make sure I don't want to...
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    Outdrive won't stay up (Tilt issue)

    Hello I seem to have a issue with my trim/tilt. It will raise and lower with no issue's battery is fully charged. But once I raise it all the way up it will slowly lower until it is sitting on the street after about a hour. I have noticed this same issue when I disconnect the battery when I...
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    Lubing the Gimble bearing

    Sorry if this has already been asked. I want to lube the gimble bearing on my OMC outdrive via the nipple on the outdrive itself. I am wondering is there a special grease I need or will any good waterproof grease work? also When I pump the grease in can I overdo it and blow a seal or something...
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    Turn the key and hear PING!! Starting issue 4.3 OMC

    Hy everyone I have a 1997 OMC 4.3 in/outboard engine. This weekend while out on the lake I "started" having a issue while starting the engine. About one out of every ten starts, instead of the engine cranking over all I hear is a loud "PING"!! I then turn the key again and it cranks over. Any...
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