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  1. Gary H NC

    Help! 1968 33 HP Evinrude

    After spending a ton on parts to rebuild the lower gear case I got it back together tonight. I replaced the brass bushing,gasket and rubber o-ring on the shift rod and it leaks like crazy! I even used the tool made for this job to drive the bushing out and install the new one. Used aviation...
  2. Gary H NC

    Anyone heard of Mystic gear oil?

    A buddy of mine give me 4 bottles of it. It is blue like the OMC oil and says compatible with OMC,Mercury and all outboards. It says Mystic JT4 on the bottle..... He brought it down when he moved from Wisconsin.
  3. Gary H NC

    OK check list time for a parked boat for 7 years.

    Due to my last job I did not get to use it and it has been covered since. Uncovered and washed last fall and new cover put on. See if I'm missing anything... New battery Drain fuel Clean carbs Service gear case Impeller change pull prop and grease everything. Checked all lights and gauges and...
  4. Gary H NC

    Dual cable rotary steering

    Looking to replace the cables but can not find them in a set for the rotary system. Have not taken apart at the helm yet because boat is covered for the Winter but the original dual setup from 1981 is gotten stiff to turn. I know hydraulic is expensive but wondering why nobody lists a dual set?
  5. Gary H NC

    Bought a house on the lake! Got to get the old boat up and running.

    My Johnson 175 has been out of the water for about 7 years! I'm hoping just drain the fuel,clean carbs and replace impeller! Come on Spring!
  6. Gary H NC

    1968 33 HP Evinrude.

    I took on rebuilding one that had been taken apart by the owner because the gear case was leaking... Never again!...LOL! Ready to assemble the gear case and it is missing 1 roller from the input shaft bearing... I tracked down the complete bearing for 150 bucks just to get one part of it...
  7. Gary H NC

    Hi everyone!

    Back after years....I lost my computer and login info...ugh! I wish a Mod could find my old info!
  8. Gary H NC

    Sig Help

    sig pic test....
  9. Gary H NC

    It has been a long time!

    Hi guys! It has been a long time since I was on the forums....Changes in career and life just got away from me. But,Just wanted to say hello to the Mods and any of the old gang who might still be around!
  10. Gary H NC

    Mr Don please? UPDATE,Thanks Don!

    On this freshwater cooled Merc i posted about in the other thread. I pulled the end covers off the heat exchanger....no water. I got looking under the engine and noticed a large through hull fitting with a ball valve handle. This is plumbed directly to the engine mounted raw water pump.Then the...
  11. Gary H NC

    Draining a 99 Mecruiser 5.0 closed loop?

    A buddy of mine bought this boat and asked what needs drained for lay up. I assume the exhaust manifolds and PS cooler? Anything else? He said he thought nothing needs drained but i'm sure the exhaust does as well as the PS cooler and water intake hose.. Don't see many closed loop systems...
  12. Gary H NC

    Best internet for travel?

    I have a Verizon phone but will be doing a ton of travel. Any suggestions on the best internet plan for my laptop? Verizon looked expensive!
  13. Gary H NC

    Starting a new job.....again!(MAYBE NOT!!)

    After my temp to perm job did not ever go perm,then they didn't hire anyone for that spot i had to go job hunting again! Found a small family owned company after filling out more applications than i could remember.:rolleyes: They offered me a full time driving job with benefits. So,going to...
  14. Gary H NC

    Question for GM Techs on Chevy Tahoe

    My 99 Tahoe 4WD has started to have a slight slip when taking off from a dead stop. I had this problem back a few years ago while it was still under warranty and the dealer said the problem was in the rear differential. They changed the gear oil and added some "special" additive to the rear end...
  15. Gary H NC

    What is with the attitude lately?

    Some members are just getting a little over the top. I thought Iboats was here to help other boaters and not to have people bite your head off in some posts. Is it because the boating season is nearing an end in some areas and people are getting depressed? It has me ready to not ever visit this...
  16. Gary H NC

    Another funny Craigslist ad....

    http://charlotte.craigslist.org/boa/1937829718.html Small problem....the sterndrive is torn off and hanging by the steering cables? No big deal huh?.....:eek:
  17. Gary H NC

    Any GM Techs for a 2007 Saturn 3.5?

    I have a coolant leak that looks like it is coming from the water pump. What is the best method to get to the pump? By looking at it either remove the right front tire and inner fender well or take off the air box and try to get to it from the top. Anyone done one of these? This is a 2007 Aura...
  18. Gary H NC

    Question for the pros! 2003 4 stroke 150 Yamaha

    I have a surging at idle problem that happens on the muffs and in the water. Also sometimes it just dies at idle too. At higher rpms it runs like a top. All filters have been replaced,injectors sent off and cleaned,spark plugs replaced,ect.. Could this be a sensor problem of some type?
  19. Gary H NC

    Ritchie Navigation...great service!

    Well my huge 30 year old Ritchie compass leaked half the fluid out over the winter. I called Ritchie Navigation in Mass. and those folks are super nice! They are sending me the new diaphram and seals for 9 bucks shipped. That is standing behind a 30 year old part! He told me as long as i do...
  20. Gary H NC

    Soft spot in fiberglass....mmmmm?

    Cleaned up the ChrisCraft yesterday after her long winter nap and work has kept me too busy until now to take the covers off. I noticed a small area about a foot square where the floor flexes. This is a glass floor and no wood or carpet.Self bailing deck. It is the spot on the port side that is...
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