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    New cables on OMC, only have reverse, help

    I have a 48spl OMC that I put new control cables on. I got the motor used. This is the first I have had it running, and upon testing it, I find that I have neutral and reverse but not forward gear.<br /><br />I am sure its just an adjustment or error in my connections, either at the motor or...
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    OMC replacement ignition question

    I ordered and rec'd my OMC (push to choke) replacement ignition switch.<br /><br />Is there an online diagram that shows the colors of the wires for the ignition switch somewhere that I can study?<br /><br />I removed the wires from my switch and now need to connect the last wire, which is...
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    ignition key broke off, OMC

    bought a used control box, no key, tried other keys in there, one snapped off. Is there an easy way to get it out, or just easier to install new ignition?<br /><br />(repeat, it is NOT coming out easily)
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    Wiring the 1988 48hp SPL into the boat

    I have a 1988 48hp SPL that I purchased second hand to put onto a 199? Spectrum that HAD a Force on it.<br /><br />Obviously I needed a new control box, cables, wiring, the whole schpeel. The control box has the red plug, the red plug plugs into the motor fine, no problems there.<br /><br />Am...
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    Long or short shaft Johnson?

    Ok...please dont write back and tell me to measure the transom, I know that part.<br /><br />What I need to find out is, how do you tell if a boat requires a long or short shaft motor? What is the formula for determining?<br /><br />For example, I have a Crestliner CR 1448 flat bottom duck...
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    What length cable does a 14 foot, 10 inch

    flatbottom 1990 Spectrum take? (steering and OMC cables). Also, what type steering cable is required?<br /><br />Have been around boats all my life and never had a Spectrum til now.
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    OMC red plug controls needed

    Needed:<br /><br />EDIT: Sorry, solicitation is not allowed here.<br /><br />Try the Wantads. http://www.iboats.com/boats/marine--1/boating_want_ads--108
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    Mounting an OMC 48SPL on a Spectrum flatbottom

    TIA for any help you can offer.<br /><br />Long time boater, running into a new problem mounting a 48 SPL Johnson on a 1993 Spectrum flatbottom. They appear to have been made to specifically handle Force, as thats what was on it.<br /><br />My problem lies in the transom, which has a raised...
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